Craig Orback's on fire!

Local illustrator and teacher Craig Orback has two exciting things going on:

Seattle author Cameron Dokey and illustrator Craig Orback are having a book launch party and signing this Saturday at Magnolia Books in Seattle from 1-3pm for their new book, Boys Camp Book #1- Zack's Story. This is the first in a fun new middle-grade series about the adventures of a group of boys at a summer camp. Each book follows a different character from the same cabin.

Craig also wants to announce his upcoming classes:

Children's Book Illustration Classes

Local illustrator Craig Orback has some new Children's Book
Illustration classes starting soon in Bellevue and Seattle. Visit him
at his website and blog

Children's Book Illustration I
Immerse yourself in the world of children’s book illustration with
this introductory course. Through in-class assignments using a variety
of media, you'll learn basic techniques to complete illustrations for
young readers. Also learn the business side of children’s book
illustration, including what it takes to get your work seen by the
right people. Character consistency, portfolios, contracts, and other
topics are also covered. Craig Orback is an award-winning illustrator
of over 18 children's books. Basic drawing skills are helpful but not
required. Homework is required.

Bellevue Community College, Saturdays, 8 Sessions, June 29- August 24,
from 10am-12:30pm. Cost is $189. Call (425) 564-2263 or register here.


North Seattle Community College, Mondays, 8 Sessions, July 1-August 19, 6:30-9pm. Cost is $145, register here.

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