Illustrator Study by Katy Gladden David Shannon http

Illustrator Study by Katy Gladden David Shannon http: //kdigan 2340. files. wordpress. com/20 09/05/dshannon. jpg A Children’s Author and Illustrator Who Was Inspired by His Mother

Biography • Mr. Shannon was born on October 5, 1960 in Spokane, Washington. • He attended and received his B. A. from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. • Currently, Mr. Shannon lives with his wife, Heidi, and their daughter, Emma, in Los Angeles, California.

Interesting Facts • He often conducts research for his books at the bookstore. • He began drawing in a sketchbook at an early age. • David Shannon is not only an accomplished writer but a very talented artist as well.

Interesting Facts • The author captivatingly depicts his characters in a loveable manner and often times infuses their portrayal with humor. http: //www. barnesandnoble. com/w/its-christmas-davidshannon/1020759284? ean=9780545143110&itm=3&usri=david%2 bshannon

More Interesting Facts http: //www. barnesandnoble. com/ s/The-Bad-Case-of. Stripes? page=results&domain=sea rch&pos=&box=&store=book&key word=The+Bad+Case+of+Stripes • In the book, A Bad Case of the Stripes, the author envisioned someone coming down with the stripes instead of chickenpox. • David Shannon became an illustrator before becoming an author. http: //www. barnesandnoble. com/ s/The-Bad-Case-of. Stripes? page=results&domain=sea rch&pos=&box=&store=book&key word=The+Bad+Case+of+Stripes

Quote http: //www. morguefile. com/archive/displa y/189444 http: //www. morguefile. com/archive/display /189444 • ”The first few children's books I illustrated were fairly serious. They wouldn't be what you'd describe as funny books, " Shannon said, noting that his style two decades ago was more realistic, less colorful and less playful than what he's known for today. • http: //www. latimes. com/entertainment/news/la-et-david-shannon-20101209, 0, 3717243. story

Illustrator’s Style Changes with Subject of Book Throughout Mr. Shannon’s career as an illustrator of children’s literature, he has changed his style of illustration to complement the story of the book. This fact can be seen in the following books entitled David Goes to School, No, David! by David Shannon, The Encounter by Jane Yolen, and How Many Spots Does a Leopard Have? by Asaac Asimov.

Artistic Style • The author’s artistic style varies according to the tone of the story and when the story was written. • In his more recent work, his illustrations can be child -like and feature bright colors as in David Goes to School (1999) to portray the persona of a five year old boy. http: //www. barnesandnoble. com/w/david-goes-to-schooldavidshannon/1005981915? ean=9780590480871&itm=1&usri=davi d%2 bgoes%2 bto%2 bschool

Quote • ‘A few years ago, my mother sent me a book I made when I was a little boy. It was called No, David, and it was illustrated with drawings of David doing all sorts of things he wasn’t supposed to do. The text consisted entirely of the words “no” and “David. ” (They were the only words I knew how to spell. )’ This quote is from the inside flap of the book called No, David! (http: //www. amazon. com/No-David-Shannon/dp/0590930028/ref=sr_1_1? s=books&ie=UTF 8&qid=1311012432&sr=11#reader_0590930028)

Artistic Style Coincides with Age of Audience In his more recent books for younger children, Mr. Shannon likes to use: 1. Bright primary colors. 2. Child-like illustrations using simple geometric shapes (circle, triangle) to create boy of David. (1998) 3. Cartoon-like simplicity utilizing dots for eyes and jagged triangles for teeth. http: //shop. scholastic. com/ webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ Search. Endeca. Cmd

Artistic Style Coincides with Era of Story in Earlier Work In this earlier illustration (1992), Mr. Shannon chose to use an oil painting as the front cover illustration. The painting is designed to reflect the Spanish style of art painted during the era of Christopher Columbus. This story explores the first meeting between Christopher Columbus and the Taino Indians of San Salvador in 1492. http: //www. barnesandnoble. com/w/encounterjaneyolen/1000164904? ean=9780152013899&itm=1&u sri=the%2 bencounter%2 bby%2 bjane%2 byolen

Artistic Style Coincides with Setting of Story Mr. Shannon illustrated this story (1994) recounting a Collection of both African and Jewish folktales. With richly painted detail and utilizing warm colors, the cover illustration depicts a leopard poised to drink from a river deep in the heart of the African jungle. http: //search. barnesandnoble. com/booksearch/imageviewer. asp? ean=97805 90419727&im. Id=

Why We Are Drawn to His Books • As an illustrator, David Shannon uses diverse visual artistic techniques to represent the elements of the storyline. • Through the use of detail, color, vivid images, and dramatic effect, the author is able attract readers and promote understanding of the story.

Illustrated Books Sacred Places by Jane Yolen (1996) The Bunyans by Audrey Wood (1996) African Folktales by Roger Culbertson (1995) The Acrobat and the Angel by Mark Shannon (1999) Gawain and the Green Knight by Mark Shannon (1994) The Boy Who Lived with the Seals by Rafe Martin (1993) • Ballad of the Pirate Queens by Jane Yolen (1995) • • • http: //www. barnesandnoble. com/s/The-Ballad-of-the-Pirate-Queen/The-Ballad-of-the-Pirate. Queen? page=results&domain=search&pos=&box=&store=book&keyword=The+Ballad+of+the+Pirate+Que en

Authored Books • How Georgie Radbourn Saved Baseball (1994) New York Times Best Illustrated Book 1994 http: //www. scholastic. com/titles/nodavid/davidshannon. htm

Authored Books • The Amazing Christmas Extravaganza (1995) • No, David! (1998) - Caldecott Honor Award Winner http: //www. barnesandnoble. com/s/David-Shannon/David. Shannon? page=results&domain=search&pos=&box=&store=book&keywo rd=David+Shannon • A Bad Case of the Stripes (1998) • David Goes to School (1999)

Authored Books • The Rain Came Down (2000) received the Golden Kite Award http: //www. barnesandnoble. com/w/the-rain-came-down-davidshannon/1004000227? ean=2000003684649&itm=3&usri=the%2 brain%2 bcame%2 bd own • David Gets in Trouble (2002) • Duck on a Bike (2002) • Alice the Fairy (2004)

Illustrated Books How Many Spots Does a Leopard Have? And Other Tales by Julius Lester (1989) http: //www. barnesandnoble. com/w/how-many-spots-does-a-leopard-have-and-other-tales-juliuslester/1001916596? ean=9780590419727&itm=2&usri=how%2 bmany%2 bspots%2 bdoes%2 ba%2 bleop ard%2 bhave

Illustrated Books • Creative Education by Asaac Asimov (1989) • All the Troubles of the World by Asaac Asimov (1989) • The Rough Faced Girl by Rafe Martin (1992) • Encounter by Jane Yolen (1992) • The Boy Who Lived with the Seals (1993) • Gawain and the Green Knight (1994 • The Ballad of the Pirate Queens (1995) • African Folktales (1995) • Sacred Places (1996) http: //www. barnesandnoble. com/w/sacred-places-janeyolen/1000211521? ean=9780152699536&itm=1&usri=sacred%2 bplaces

Illustrated Books • How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long (2003) – Booksense Best Picture Book (2004) http: //www. barnesandnoble. com/s /how-i-became-apirate? store=book • • The Shark God by Arthur A. Levine (2001) The Acrobat and the Angel by Mark Shannon(1999) Nicholas Pipe by Robert D. San Souci (1997) The Boy Who Lived with Seals (1996)

Works Cited • Bolle, Sonia. "David Shannon: A Merry Prankster. " Publishers Weekly 246. 29 (1999): 168. Literary Reference Center. EBSCO. Web. 2 July 2011. • Carpenter, Susan. "At 51, David Shannon stays in touch with his inner child latimes. com. " Los Angeles Times - California, national and world news latimes. com. N. p. , n. d. Web. 3 July 2011. <http: //www. latimes. com/ entertainment/news/la-et-david-shannon-20101209, 0, 3717243. story>. • Dale Raben, et al. "Oh, David!: A Diaper David Book/Oops!: A Diaper David Book. " School Library Journal 51. 3 (n. d. ): 188. Literary Reference Center. EBSCO. Web. 3 July 2011. • Mathis, Janelle B. , and Nance S. Wilson. "SHANNON, David. " Continuum Encyclopedia of Children's Literature (2003): 712. Literary Reference Center. EBSCO. Web. 2 July 2011. • Smith, Robin. "David Gets in Trouble. " Horn Book Magazine 79. 1 (2003): 61 -62. Literary Reference Center. EBSCO. Web. 2 July 2011.