Robert Valley !

You are not dreaming ! Robert Valley will be soon part of the Sketchbook. Visit his website : www.robertvalley.com
and discover his unique dynamic style !
Vous ne rêvez pas, Robert Valley participera bientôt au carnet. Visitez son site : www.robertvalley.com
et découvrez son style dynamique unique !

Chris Appelhans !!

Who is the great artist joining us today ? you already probably know his work very well, his name is Chris Appelhans. He is from Idaho. If you don't know him yet , check : http://www.froghatstudios.com and prepare yourself for a wonderful visual experience !
Quel est l'artiste du jour ? Vous connaissez probablement son travail, son nom est Chris Appelhans. Originaire de l'Idaho. Si vous ne le connaissez pas déjà, visitez : http://www.froghatstudios.com et préparez vous pour une merveilleuse expérience visuelle.

Enrique Fernandez will draw in the sketchbook !

Enrique Fernandez, amazing comic book autor (Oz magician) from Barcelona, Spain, just confirmed me a few minutes ago he joins us in the Sketchtravel challenge ! Visit his wonderful blog : http://enriquefernandez0.blogspot.com waiting for his part in the sketchbook !

Sketches-Exclusive !

visit http://sketchtravel.blogspot.com/ or click on "see the sketches" on the official website www.sketchtravel.com and discover sketches already drawn (or painted) by the artists !
I show them on a different place because talking about "news" and "backstage"is different ;-)

And so Benoit Lepennec met Andrea Blasich (part2)

As usual, it can be dangerous to put a french artist and an italian sculptor on the same playground. Here you can see Andrea's method while Benoit is still fairplay, not using any Zinedine Zidane touch.

And so Benoit Lepennec met Andrea Blasich (part1)

Benoit Lepennec (www.outofpicture.com) has drawn his sketch in Alexandra's studio during Thanksgiving and then he gave the sketchbook to...Andrea Blasich (http://andreablasich.blogspot.com). Andrea is Alexandra's husband. Andrea will bring the sketchbook to Daisuke Tsutsumi in New-York in a few days.
Visit Andrea's blog at :
http://andreablasich.blogspot.com/
Andrea and Benoit used to work together at Bluesky studios in White plains, on Ice Age Movie.

Alexandra Boiger met Benoit Lepennec

Americans had a long weekend (Thanksgiving) and were able to get some things done. Benoit Lepennec (from www.outofpicture.com collective) came to visit Alexandra Boiger and Andrea Blasich, so Alexandra gave the sketchbook to him
(Andrea hadn't started yet) and he already made his sketch and has passed the Sketchbook now officially on to Andrea.
Alexandra sent me some pictures from them while they are exchanging the book. They had some fun...as you can imagine when a german, a french and an italian play together !

TADAHIRO UESUGI !!!!

I have the privilege to announce you officially the amazing japanese artist : TADAHIRO UESUGI will draw in the Sketchbook soon.
Daisuke Tsutsumi (www.simplestroke.com) will bring the sketchbook to him in Japan at the end of the year.
Till then, visit his wonderful website : http://www10.big.or.jp/~tuesugi/
J'ai le privilège de vous annoncer officiellement que l'incroyable TADAHIRO UESUGI dessinera bientôt dans le Carnet de Sketchtravel. Daisuke Tsutsumi (www.simplestroke.com) lui apportera le carnet au Japon à la fin de l'année.
En attendant, visitez son magnifique site : http://www10.big.or.jp/~tuesugi/

CATSUKA parle de SKETCHTRAVEL

L'inénarable TSUKA sur son site/mine d'or www.catsuka.com parle de SKETCHTRAVEL.
Merci TSUKA !

Rebecca Dautremer drawing in a hotel room.

Rebecca Dautremer has just came back last wednesday from her trip in USA. She sent me this very nice picture of her working on the sketchbook in her hotel room in San Francisco.
Don't forget her brand new chidren book is now available on amazon and all bookstores : "La Tortue Géante des Galapagos"".
Rebecca Dautremer est rentrée mercredi dernier de son voyage aux Etats-Unis. Elle m'a envoyé cette magnifique photo d'elle en train de dessiner sur le carnet dans sa chambre d'hotel à San Francisco. N'oubliez pas que son dernier album vient de sortir dans toutes les bonnes librairies : La Tortue Géante des Galapagos"

Muchas Gracias Senor Carlos Nine !!

Ladies and gentlemen, I am glad to announce officially that the great Carlos NINE (http://www.carlosnine.com/) will draw in the Sketchbook in 2007. Till then, visit his website and read his wonderful books : "Fantagas", "Pampa" , "Meutres et chatiments" etc. He will represent ARGENTINA. And no doubt his contribution will be some event !
Muchas gracias Senor Nine !!

GREG COUCH said YES !

The incredible Greg COUCH who works at Blue Sky studios and who is a member of the "Out of Picture" team (www.outofpicture.com) is officially part of the Sketchtravel challenge ! He is also known for his awesome children books : "Halloween" , "Wild Child", etc you can find on amazon (another great idea for X-mas presents !)
Welcome on board GREG !

Meanwhile in Paris, with Pierre Alary

Waiting for the return of the holy sketchbook, I visited Pierre Alary's Studio yesterday evening. Pierre didn't draw in the sketchbook yet but be sure that he's dying to bring his french touch in it as soon as possible. He showed me his incredible personal bookcase (at this level I call that a library). Specialists will recognize easily the "christmas carol" children book by Carter Goodrich and personaly signed by the illustrator (one of the most talented genious on earth) in the picture. He shares his place with some funny sculptures and original comics pages offered by his friends (Guarnido,Marini...) Pierre is living in the east of Paris and has the privilege to get a wonderful overview of the city of light (11th floor). He's currently working on the 3th album of Belladone. Visit his blog at http://pierrealary.blogspot.com/, waiting for his contribution in the sketchbook. He signed one copy for me and I can confirm the way he draws is simply amazing :fast, elegant and dynamic with a watercolour subtle touch. It's christmas soon, and if you don't know what offering to your family and friends, I highly recommend "Belladone".

Benoit Lepennec

Benoit Lepennec, who used to work at Blue Sky studios and who is a member of the "Out of Picture" team (www.outofpicture.com) is officially part of the Sketchtravel challenge !
Welcome on board Benoit !

Rebecca Dautremer met Alexandra Boiger in San Francisco !

The french illustrator Rebecca Dautremer met Alexandra Boiger (www.alexandraboiger.com born and raised in Germany) the 9th of november in San Francisco. What an inspiring evening. Visit Alexandra's website, her work is simply awesome and very sensitive. No doubt she will draw (or paint) a masterpiece in the book. The SKETCHBOOK is now in her hands. The next one will be Andrea Blasich (http://andreablasich.blogspot.com) and then Daisuke Tsutsumi "Dice" (www.simplestroke.com) in New York december 6th.
Who said there were no beautiful women in illustration world ?

SANG JUN LEE joins US !

Ladies and gentlemen, I am glad to introduce you to the great SANG JUN LEE (http://www.sangjunart.com/) who used to work at ILM on STAR WARS will draw in the Sketchbook very soon. Till then, visit his website waiting to discover the wonderful character designs he did on "Hortons hears a who", the next Bluesky Studios movie.
He will represent KOREA. And no doubt his contribution will be some event !

DRAWN !!

That's such a great Honor today. The famous illustration website www.drawn.ca posted a very nice article about Sketchtravel
Thank you very much to his contributors !

WWW.CARTOONBREW.COM !!!!

Amid Amidi from famous www.cartoonbrew.com has just posted a very nice article about our project. It is such an honor. Personally I read it every day (and I am not saying that because Amid talks about us ;-) If you don't have it yet, you should buy his incredible book : "Cartoon Modern" available on amazon. Thank you very much Amid.

The List (updated)

I have the great pleasure to announce officially Daisuke Tsutsumi, Michael Knapp, Peter de Sève, Vincent Di N'Guyen,
Robert MacKenzie, Daniel Lopez Munoz, Alexandra Boiger, Andrea Blasich and Nash Dunnigan will be next artists
drawing in the sketchbook !
I'm dying to discover what they're going to create ! Are not you ?

The Webdesigner : "Designmood" created a special Icon.

Our good friend JC Tabary from www.designmood.com created this nice icon of the sketchbook. We will post it on the official website soon. Thank You for your support JC !

Rebecca 's schedule in San Francisco

Sofinotsofar designed and launched the Official website

Sophie Menu Guerlais (www.sofinotsofar.com) designed and launched the official website :www.sketchtravel.com You will find all information about this project on it. The blog is for daily news.Do not feel bad to tell us what you think about this website.Thank you so much Sophie ! (I support her naturally, especially since I married her...)

4-Rebecca DAUTREMER

Rebecca DAUTREMER ("Princesses","L'Amoureux","Babayaga" "Cyrano",etc) is one of the most talented french women illustrators.
It's easy to find her books anywhere in France. One of her book "the Lover" is available in Japan and you'll find some in the United States soon. You can find her books on amazon anyway. I gave her the Sketchbook today. Thanks to her nice nine years old daughter Mona for the picture !
Rebecca will land in San Francisco on tomorrow morning. She will also visit Los Angeles and New-York. She has been invited by the French consulate to show her work around in some art schools. She will be our best ambassador and bring the Sketchbook to our american friends ! Have a nice trip Rebecca and thank you so much for joining this dream team !

Name found, logo created !

Here we are, after several "brainstormings" the official name of this World Traveler book project is SKETCHTRAVEL. I have designed the logo on the sketchbook (black ink/pencil) I have also registered www.sketchtravel.com

3- Claude William TREBUTIEN 3 His studio.

3- Claude William TREBUTIEN 2 HE DID IT !

Claude William Trebutien added his art in the sketchbook and believe me,you can recognize his hilarious cartoon touch with a wink at his famous "Burning Safari" short movie and at Ice Age.
Meeting him again was an opportunity to discover his funny studio : a Kind of Toy shop dedicated to cartoons. His girlfriend, Stephanie, is a photographer and took this very nice picture of Claude William drawing. We'll use this shot in the Official Website soon. Keep an eye on her too, she's very talented. Have a look on www.burningsafari.com if you haven't watched it yet ! Claude William will work soon in Luxembourg on a Tim Burton production called "PLAN 9". Next Artist ? The most famous french woman illustrator : Rebecca Dautremer .