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It’s All About the Artists
February 14, 2008
By Barbara Elliott Martin, Executive Editor
 Yes, I know
parents never reveal their favorite child, but our annual Artists’ Studios issue
always holds a special place in my heart. Although the hectic pace of pulling
the holiday issue together is over, this doesn’t mean our energy has peaked as
we move into a new year. How perfect for a magazine dedicated to art and artists
to kick off 2008 by visiting the studios of some of American’s most intriguing
talents. A review of our past excursions would be a roll call of inspiring
creatives: Emma Bridgewater, Eric Carle, Milton Glaser, Mary Grandpre, Hable
Construction, Cath Kidston, Hilary Knight, Sarah Lugg, J. Otto Siebold, Lane
Smith, and Jay Strongwater.
My
first visit to Bill Joyce’s Shreveport home was in October, 1995, when we were
designing our very first issue. Bill and his wife, Elizabeth, were preparing for
their annual Halloween house party, a gothic extravaganza.
  
Now, 13 years later, the whole world has fallen
in love with A Day with Wilbur Robinson, Santa Calls,
Rolie Polie Olie, and the classic Dinosaur Bob and His Adventures with the
Family Lazardo.
   
It was such a comfortable day at Bill’s studio in March ‘07, when
most of the photography was shot. He was in and out preparing for the gallery
opening for Meet the Robinsons. Trish Farnsworth-Smith, managing
director of Bill’s company, howdy ink, LLC, was there to help us with anything
we wanted, but we really had free reign. It was impossible not to be mesmerized
by all the notes and drawings tacked to his inspirational walls. Hope you feel
spellbound by your visit, too.
   
Websites:
http://www.rif.org/art/illustrators/joyce.mspx
http://disney.go.com/disneyvideos/animatedfilms/meettherobinsons
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Thanks for sharing!!! These pics are off-the-
wall AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michelle
Posted By: www.mosaicqueen.typepad.com
My favorite issue every year is the artist
studio tours in February. It is so wonderful
to get a glimpse into these artists' lairs. I
love seeing glimpses of sketches of works in
progress.
Posted By: http://shessewpretty.typepad.com/
How lucky you were to be there in person!
I'm emailing this to my college student son
who aspires to be a graphic artist!!!
Posted By: Kelly carithers
I remember the October '95 issue, the
pictures of their home were ones I've never
forgotten! How fun now to see inside his
studio. What I've learned is that we DO
NEED a WHOLE wall for our inspirational
scraps of paper and art! I love that
glimpse!
*Heidi* (Everyday Cookies)
Posted By: Heidi Woodruff
I loved the Joyce's halloween decorating in
95. Each year I get that issue out and get
inspired for Halloween. And now to see all
of his art, is so inspiring. Thanks!
Posted By: Lori MacKenzie
Barbara, You forgot our favorite Bill book of
all time, The Leaf Men and the Brave Good
Bugs. I never tire of reading this tale about
the doodle bugs thwarting the evil Spider
P.S. How do I score an invite to the Joyce's
Goth Halloween Party?
Posted By: Kim Ratcliff
I am sooo jealous that you got to go to William Joyce's studio.
I am a huge fan and hope to follow in his footsteps of doing
books and movies. How amazing it is that you get to see all
of their amazing places. Hopefully one day I will get to have
my studio in your magazine!
Posted By: http://ellencrimitrent.typepad.com
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