Dear friend,
Thank you so much for your comments on my last posts. It makes me so happy to hear from you, your positive energy is already making me feel so much better :).
Today I want to celebrate a very special event that's taking place between this side of the world (my studio to give you the exact location) and the headquarters of Editions Auzou in France. There was a little visual clue on this post. I'm talking about one of the the books that I want to make while I'm still moving around here on Planet Earth. A beautiful book for children and sensitive adults made out of my papercut designs.
It will be hard work. I will be totally immersed in this project starting right now with this post, and ending in the middle of May. But I don't want to make of this process an isolating experience. I'm looking forward to sharing the journey if you have the patience to read my updates. Your feedback will be highly appreciated because I know that it will keep me inspired, energetic and excited. Let's make a deal: I show you what it takes to create a book like this from the beginning to the end and you send me your good energy and feedback to keep me going. Deal?
Let me start right now by saying that the man behind my inspiration for this book is Jean de La Fontaine. He passed away on a day like today, April 13th, but in the year of 1695. We never met because I wasn't even born when he was alive, not even my grandma was born back then, or my grandma's grandma. But I'm totally sure that I would have loved meeting him in person. Don't worry about his big hair or pointy nose. Let's not judge a person by his appearance. This man was highly gifted. His work was done many years ago, but it has passed from generation to generation up to this day and I'm pretty sure that it's going to stay alive forever.
Dear friend, welcome to the exciting and wonderful process that I know it will be illustrating Fables de La Fontaine by truly yours (little sparkly fireworks here). I am really looking forward to this journey!.
Have a great day!
Elsita :)
Hooray! How cool! Thank you for sharing your process, Elsita!
Posted by: Matlayne | April 13, 2011 at 11:29 AM
You're so welcome Matlayne!
I'm off to the art store right now. I will be getting a couple of blank books
to document the whole process.
More coming soon!
Posted by: Elsita :) | April 13, 2011 at 11:34 AM
You are such an inspiration, Elsa. I'm sure you'll make old Jean very proud indeed!
Posted by: Irit | April 13, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Yaaaay, sounds fascinating Elsita, looking forward to seeing more! :0) xxx
Posted by: Lois Collins | April 13, 2011 at 11:36 AM
It's a wonderful news. Auzu edition is much loved by mothers and children here, will certainly be a success. The stories of La Fontaine are world famous and have been enlightened thousands of times, but I think your work highlighted the delicacy that is in the way of La Fontaine to tell stories to children while being moralistic. Bon Travail!
Posted by: Bluescocuyo | April 13, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Sending you positive energy!! Can't wait to see the process.
Posted by: mariella :) | April 13, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Sending positive vibes all the way from Australia.
You are MY inspiration.
Posted by: Eleanor | April 13, 2011 at 12:57 PM
Awesome! How very exciting!!!
I'm grateful and delighted that you will be sharing the process right here! :D I'll be checking up for updates often :) (like twice a day! :giggles:)
Posted by: Claudia Liliana/rasamalai | April 13, 2011 at 02:00 PM
Oh Elsa! I'm SOOOO excited for this project, I can't stop smiling! And the fact that you're going to share your creative journey with us is thrilling. Thank-You so much!! I'm glad you're feeling better, too.
Posted by: Colleen (bcharmer) | April 13, 2011 at 02:08 PM
Hi Elsa! DEAL!!!
I so look forward to seeing the process!
Posted by: unlikely nomad | April 13, 2011 at 02:15 PM
Oh my goodness! You are terrific to allow all of us to share this amazing journey. Can't wait for the next chapter......
Posted by: Gina Purlia Johnson | April 13, 2011 at 02:19 PM
How exciting! Thanks for sharing your journey here!
Posted by: Rose | April 13, 2011 at 03:24 PM
This is so exciting and I know you will do a wonderful job! Can't wait to see your progress and cheer you on!
Posted by: Donna | April 13, 2011 at 04:41 PM
you've got yourself a deal! how totally cool to have a peek at this process! :)
Posted by: Tamara | April 13, 2011 at 09:21 PM
Fantastic Elsa! I'm so thrilled to follow the project and later on purchase the book...with I
hope a "dedicace" of the illustrator, yes please!
What a wonderfull job! Congrats Elsa!
Posted by: nadia | April 13, 2011 at 11:10 PM
Oh, I can't wait to see how this project will develope itself. There must be something in the air since I also chose to work on a project in the form of a book about a man who is totally inspiring. But unlike you I chose to do it by myself and even stopped blogging for it. I must be crazy.
Have fun dear Elsita and I'm holding my fingers crossed for you.
Posted by: elizabeth | April 13, 2011 at 11:29 PM
Can we pre pre order copies of your book now!!!!!!
I am so very excited for you and the little birdies that live in the pink box in my camera bag are flapping their little paper wings with joy.
we are all behind you!!!
Posted by: margie oomen | April 14, 2011 at 03:57 AM
I'm so happy for you! And can't wait to see and hear more about your new venture. Sending lots of love and good wishes your way!
Posted by: Lori | April 14, 2011 at 05:05 AM
Omigoodness--another treasure from one of my favorite treasures!
Posted by: Betty | April 14, 2011 at 05:29 AM
Wohhooooo I can't wait Elsita! Everything you do... you do with such a dedication and love that I know the end result will be very special. You always put a smile in my face and inspire me to nurture my creativity. Saludos desde Houston!!!
Posted by: Selene | April 14, 2011 at 07:25 AM
It is going to be wonderful to follow what you will be sharing during this process! I'll be cheering you on!
Posted by: diana | April 14, 2011 at 08:29 AM
Hooray that you will embark on the wonderful journey of writing and sharing to many individuals on the planet Earth. I have been writing for over 35 years and write textbooks to help people get jobs as medical assistants or insurance billers or coders. I always encourage those I meet to write to share to others because I learned that lesson in 1970. You will experience many benefits and it is such a worthwhile endeavor. Keep creating and keep sharing. With my best wishes.
Posted by: Winkie Fordney | April 14, 2011 at 09:00 AM
hello elsita
i found you on flickr, i believe, and was immediately smitten with your work!
i'm looking forward to reading up on your take on de la fontaine illustrated.
your work inspires me so, it makes me happy too.
n♥
Posted by: woolf | April 15, 2011 at 07:07 PM
Bonjour chère Elsa, la française que je suis est très heureuse. Vos merveilleuses illustrations seront parfaites pour les fables.
En 2007 est sortie le film Jean de la Fontaine, le défi, avec l'excellent acteur français Lorent Deutch peut-être le trouverez-vous en Amérique.
http://crdp.ac-paris.fr/seanceplus/lafontaine/index.htm
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1si9d_jean-de-la-fontaine-le-defi_shortfilms
Posted by: Marie-Christine | April 16, 2011 at 01:30 PM
THIS IS SOOOO nice, Elsa
I wish I could have a signed one from you...
we are planning to gpo to California on october
who knows?
congrats!!!
lots of love and energy to you
from Rio
Maria Marcos Paula Luis
Posted by: Maria H | April 18, 2011 at 12:09 PM
What a wonderful event! I too am looking forward to sharing the process with you.
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A lot of things is not as easy as it seems, only can do is original himself.
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Posted by: hollister clothing | May 12, 2011 at 11:26 PM
thanks for giving a peek at the wonderful work you're doing on the book.
I am constantly amazed with your talent and the qualities you have as a person.
love you
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Thanks allot you inspired me
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