To Imagination and Beyond
Discover unconventional sources for your picture book ideas.
The Fan Brothers discuss their unique path into picture books
and talk about some of the unconventional sources for their story ideas. The
Earth, when viewed from space, doesn’t have any borders or divisions.
Similarly, the world of creativity doesn’t have any boundaries or divisions
either. Stories can hop from one place to another: from a t-shirt design that
eventually became
The Night Gardener, or a careless doodle
from thirty years ago that grew into
Lizzy and the Cloud. Join Eric
and Terry as they reveal how your next story may be waiting in the most
unlikely place.
Your purchase includes lifetime access to the 1-hour video, a handout, and a transcript of the full presentation!
"This is the most unique presentation I've seen or heard at any conference or program. I can't wait to watch the replay."
- Christy Matthes
Your Instructor
ERIC FAN
Eric Fan received his formal art training at the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto. His work is a blend of traditional and contemporary techniques, using graphite mixed with digital.
TERRY FAN
Terry Fan received his formal art training at Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto, Canada. Before he could talk, he used to doodle airplanes on the walls. As a grown-up, he spends his days (and nights) dreaming up stories and creating magical paintings, portraits and prints. Born in Illinois, he now lives in Toronto, near the shores of Lake Ontario, which he likes to imagine is the sea.
Course Curriculum
Frequently Asked Questions
"I appreciate the encouragement for writers who are not
illustrators to explore images for their stories."
- Susan Weaver Jones
"I'm incredibly thrilled to see your process and 'how' you
write and illustrate your books. Your presentation just unlocked a piece I was
working on prompted by an image. Thank you for your insight! And keep making
such amazing books!"
- Nadia Reddy