Jan 04
The 2nd edition of illustrator and author Koldo Barroso‘s “Kooky Pets” is now available for the 1st time in all large online book stores.
Compiled with the collaboration of a team of erudite scientists, “Kooky Pets” is the product of an Internet and social media experience where the blog readers are the co-creators as well as protagonists. The story of this book started in June 2009, when the author invited the readers of his blog to participate in the creation of a collection of imaginary creatures with their crazy ideas. The result of this fun experiment are 40 pages of fantasy and imagination, including 19 pages of full color illustrations… and a lovely foreword by reputed Fantasy doll maker and sculptor Lorell Lehman! … Continue reading »
Cats: Children's Illustration, Editor's Choice, Fine Art, Illustration, Merchandise, Publishing, Recent News
Tags: Books, character design, fairies, fantasy art, monsters, Publishing
Jul 20
Inside all of us lives a secret creature called a “Kooky Pet” who catalyzes our most intimate dreams and wishful yearnings. This book comprises of a collection of imaginary portraits of these absurd and fun pet characters, including stories, and witness descriptions.
This is a Limited and signed Edition of 50 prints and every book includes an original pencil drawing from me. This edition is only available until the 8th of August… Continue reading »
Cats: Children's Illustration, Editor's Choice, Illustration, Merchandise, Publishing, Recent News
Tags: character design, creatures, fantasy, Limited Edition, prints, Publishing
Feb 05
As you know, last week Apple presented the new iPad with a froth of anticipation in the media. How is this going to affect the publishing industry and our careers as authors and illustrators?
iPad & The future of self publishing
Cats: Children's Illustration, Illustration, Publishing, Recent News
Tags: Illustration, Koldo Barroso, Publishing
Jan 22
I’m sharing the making of my forthcoming book at my blog. This includes every step in the process of making and self-publishing a picture book: content, design, art direction, marketing, social media, etc.
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Tags: Children's books, Children's Illustration, Koldo Barroso, Publishing
Dec 11
The new album from Kimara Sajn/+1 “Life Stories”, which features sleeve design and illustration for Koldo Barroso is out now. The whole album concept and music is focused on the childhood world. Kimara and B. Sue have self-produced and self-released numerous music works throughout the Precognitive Records label. They are most oriented to jazz rock, progressive and avant-garde music.
More info at: www.koldobarroso.com
Cats: Graphic Design, Illustration, Recent News
Tags: fantasy, Illustration, Koldo Barroso, music
Sep 04
Illustrator and storyteller Koldo Barroso has been interviewed by Essential Prose coinciding with the release of the set of illustrations for Judy Dyble’s “Talking With Strangers” CD album. Judy Dyble is known for her past as the vocalist of legendary British folk rock band Fairport Convention. Her new album features the collaboration of rock luminaries such as Robert Fripp, Ian McDonald and Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson), Celia Humphris (Trees), Jacqui McShee (Pentangle) and Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention).
Koldo answered a few important questions about the creative process in relationship with the making of “Talking With Strangers” illustrations.
Koldo Barroso talks about Talking With Strangers
Cats: Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interviews, Recent News
Tags: Entertainment_Culture, illustrator, Koldo Barroso
Jul 30
Artist and illustrator Koldo Barroso has lunched his new Magic, Mystery & Imagination web site where you can see his numerous character creations, stories and Kooky Pets.
The new web sites features a Store with limited signed editions of Giclee Prints and original work of some of his most popular characters from his illustration Workshops, such as Lady Zakharova, Woonkee Di Woonkee and Smokey Bookie.
Cats: Illustration, Recent News, Websites
Tags: artwork, characters, Illustration, Koldo Barroso, magic, mystery, prints, shop, store
