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Making Books is a Team Sport – On Becoming a Author

Kirbi Fagan

The submission process for writing illustrators isn’t a linear path. Today, I thought I’d outline the process on becoming an author-illustrator while sharing a bit of my own experience of emerging from the slush pile. Submitting Solo Most illustrators will relate to pitching their artwork to an art director. I walked that path standing in line or paying for portfolio reviews to get my work seen for many years. Mailing or emailing an art director…

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Conversations with Artists: Christopher Remmers

Lisa Cyr

October 15, 2025 - [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1630"] Annicha by Christopher Remmers[/caption] Conversations with Artists is an ongoing series that I am doing for Muddy Colors. This month, I was able to have an insightful conversation with classically trained oil painter, educator and entrepreneur Christopher Remmers. We talked about his unique approach to ideation and development, creating preparatory studies, painting on an epic scale and storytelling through personal myth and immersive experiences. Check out our conversation and studio visit below: [embed]https://youtu.be/ChFKi4P3-5E?feature=shared[/embed]     [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1594"] Sentinel by Christopher Remmers[/caption]   [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2500"] Light Within by Christopher Remmers[/caption]   [embed]https://youtu.be/-Va0Y-IxNvI?feature=shared[/embed] Resource Links (as mentioned in the interview): Animas Valley Institute (founded in 1980 by Bill Plotkin) offers journeys into the mysteries of nature and the psyche. Artefex Oil Panels: custom ACM panels for artists Conscious Creativity:…

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