Vivian Hadding Visual Storyteller

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Quick panel for Meeting in the Forest scene from my Songs for the Dragon King using Painter to sketch digitally. Done in about twenty minutes before I have to get ready for work.

About Me

Name: Vivian

Location: Florida, United States

I've created this blog for several reasons, not the least of which is that I've yet to learn HTML. Consider this a place where you can check out some of my work, my methods and madness alike. Here lies a glimpse of my personal search, as I delve into the heart of myths and memories. This a virtual record, a testament to Self.....my voyage as I face my present, as well as my past. Here you will find a view to my studio. The way I work when writing and illustrating the stories of my heart, the struggle to vanquish my fear to fall down. Fall down you say? Well, yes, but that's the beginning of my journey, getting up time and again is my true quest. So hang on dear friends, try not to be too overwhelmed by the clutter of my studio and my life. Vivian Grace Hadding Please note: All artworks, images, stories, characters, posts, poems and illustrations are copyright protected . They are the sole property of Vivian Hadding and may not be copied, or used in any form without her written consent.

Favorite Books On Writing

Crafting Stories For Children, by Nancy Lamb

Picture Writing, by Anastasia Suen

Live Writing, by Ralph Fletcher

Writing for Children and Teens, by Lee Wyndham

The Idiot’s Guide to Creating a Graphic Novel, by Gertler and Lieber

Alan Moore’s Writing for Comics…Note, this is a short, but excellent read.

Stephen King On Writing

Characters and Viewpoint, by Orson Scott Card

How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy, by Orson Scott Card…Note Mr. Card is a genius, I wish he could have been one of my teachers. Perhaps, in another lifetime.

Touch Magic, by Jane Yolen…Note, another treasure.

The First Five Pages, by Noah Lukeman

The Plot Thickens, by Noah Lukeman

Fiction Writer’s Workshop, by Josip Novakovich

Making a Good Script Great: A Creative Workbook for Screenwriters, by Linda Seger

Take Joy: A book for Writers, by Jane Yolen. Note, I love this women, I love the way she thinks and I love the way she writes…an awesome storyteller.

Writing Past Dark, by Bonnie Friedman

Writing Down the Bones, by Natalie Goldberg

Favorite Books On Illustrating Picture Books and Sequential Art

First Lessons in Drawing and Painting, by Jack Hamm

The Head & Figure, by Jack Hamm

Drawing Scenery: Landscapes and Seascapes, by Jack Hamm

How to Draw Animals, by Jack Hamm

Force: The Key to Capturing Life Through Drawing, by Michael D. Matessi

Dynamic Figure Drawing, by Burne Hogarth

Drawing & Painting Fantasy Figures: From the Imagination to the Page, by Finlay Cowan

Anatomy for Fantasy Artists, by Glenn Fabry

Drawing the Living Figure, by Joseph Sheppard

Exploring Drawing for Animation, by Hedgpeth & Missal

The Animator’s Survival Kit, by Richard Williams

The Art of Storyboard, by Don Bluth…Note, if I could have only one book on visual storytelling and illustrating I would probably choose this one. I love the way Don Bluth writes, his whole approach and philosophy about illustrating.

Understanding Comics, by Scott McCloud

Graphic Storytelling & Visual Narrative, by Will Eisner

Comics and Sequential Art, by Will Eisner

Visual Storytelling: The Art and Technique, by Tony C. Caputo

99 Ways to Tell a Story: Exercises in Style, by Mat Madden

Panel Discussions: Design in Sequencial Art Storytelling, from TwoMorrows

Writing and Illustrating the Graphic Novel, by Mike Chinn

The Idiot’s Guide to Creating a Graphic Novel, by Gertler and Lieber

Writing With Pictures, by Uri Shulevitz

Writing and Illustrating Children’s Books: Creating Pictures for Publication, by Martin Salisbury

Ten Steps to Publishing Children’s Books, by Amoss and Suben

Writing and Illustrating Children’s Books for Publication, by Amoss and Suben

A Few Graphic Novels I‘ve Read…Mostly Listed by Title and Author

Stardust, by Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess…Note, almost anything by Vess and Gaiman is a treasure, although some of Gaiman’s work (not this) is rather dark, so be warned.

The Sand Man, by Neil Gaiman…Note, many volumes in this series. Some dark content.

The Book of Ballads, by Charles Vess

Maus, by Art Spiegelman

Age of Bronze: A Thousand Ships, by Eric Shanower…Note, some mature content.

Age of Bronze: Sacrifice, by Eric Shanower…Note, some mature content.

The Ring of the Nibelung: The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, by P. Craig Russell

The Ring of the Nibelung Siegdried and Gotterdammerung: The Twilight of the Gods, by P. Craig Russell

The Hammer of God: Mortal Enemy, by Michael Avon

Blankets, by Craig Thompson…Note, some mature content.

City of Glass, by Paul Aster…Note, some mature content.

The Crow, by J. O’Barr

Volegein: Clockwork Faerie, by Jane Irwin

The Hedge Knight, by George R. R. Martin

Electric Girl, by Michael Brenna

Fathom, by Michael Tuner…Note, I could only get my hands on Volume I. However, I’m hooked! If I had the chance I would pick up as many more volumes as I could find.

Batman: Night Cries, by Archie Goodwin and Scott Hampton

Marvel 1602, by Neil Gaiman

Tellos: Kindred Spirits, by Todd Dezago…Note, I have only listed volume one. There are more volumes in this series.

Scion: Conflict of Conscience, by Ron Marz…Note, I have only listed volume one. There are more volumes in this series.

Astro City: A Tarnished Angel, by Kurt Busiek…Note, this is volume 4 and the only one I’ve gotten my hands on, but, I’m blown away by the quality of the illustrations.

The Essential Wolverine Volume III, by Larry Hama

Black Beauty: The Graphic Novel, by Ann Sewell

Graphic Classics: Lair of the Worm and More Tales of Terror, by Bram Stoker…Note, some dark content.

The Pulcker an Illustrated Novel, by Brom…Note, some dark and mature, suggestive content.

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, by Andy Soto…all volumes, or as many as you can afford. I’m hooked on this series.

Mai: The Psychic Girl, by Kazuya Kudo…all volumes. I have three so far, love the story premise...good clear graphics.