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Grendel

Arnie Fenner

One of my favorite books is John Gardner's 1971 novel Grendel, a reimagining of part of the epic poem "Beowulf" told from the perspective of its antagonist, the monster of the title. From the beginning Grendel comes off as sort of a petulent teenager who—when not attacking King Hrothgar's mead hall (where he kills and eats men, occasionally bringing one home for his mother's meal), chatting with a dragon about existential nihilism, or kidnapping Queen…

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Advice for Grads (and Anyone Else Who Needs It)

Lauren Panepinto

May 16, 2024 - It's graduation season! Over the last few weeks, I visited Ringling College of Art in Sarasota and SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) in person to do portfolio reviews and talk about book publishing and the state of the industry. I judged the Senior Illustration Show at SVA (School of Visual Arts). I've also done remote reviews for a handful of other schools, including Syracuse University. Here's some of the top pieces of advice I offered, in response to the most-repeated questions and most needed advice in portfolio reviews. Good for anyone trying to break in (or level up) in the industry. This is more aimed at artists wanting to work through commissions from Art Directors and companies, less so for folks selling direct to consumers, but some applies to both. Links to previous…

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