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Explore the imagination of world-renowned illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger
To the casual observer, it might seem easier to create an illustrated book than a complex adult novel. The truth, however, is quite different. The best illustrated books are much more than just literary texts; they are works of art, filled with stunning images designed to stimulate our imaginations and immerse us in new and fantastical worlds.
For this reason, the best illustrators do not simply draw images from stories; they bring the tales to life. They create beautiful drawings that allow us to connect with stories in a way that is both unique and entrancing.
Few illustrators in the world can help people connect to a story in the way that celebrated Austrian artist Lisbeth Zwerger can. Her remarkable illustrations, which have captivated people of all ages for many years, open a bridge that allows us to enter the world of the story.
Zwerger has been awarded most of the top honors that an illustrator can be given, including the most prestigious award of all: the Hans Christian Andersen Medal. She has also received special recognition at the Bologna Children's Book Fair, while three of her works — "Noah's Ark," "Little Red Cap" and "The Wizard of Oz" — were selected by The New York Times as the "Best Illustrated Book of the Year."
Now this remarkable artist's drawings and illustrations are on display in Taipei at an exhibition of her work called "The World of Imagination." Ahead of the opening of her extraordinary exhibition, Zwerger came to Taipei with her publisher and friend Michael Neugebauer. During their visit, the pair sat down with Guide Post to discuss the exhibition and the methods Zwerger uses to create her world-renowned illustrations.
Q: Do you use computers when you are drawing?
Zwerger: Well, this is a tricky question. Actually, I am worried that I might offend some people who will be disappointed to learn that I have recently started working on a computer as well as drawing on paper. I think that drawing on a computer is absolutely wonderful. I really enjoy it. The problem, however, is that I don't have any sketches I have done on computer that I can exhibit. But, to be honest, I find that drawing on a computer is far better than drawing on paper. You can draw illustrations beautifully and finely because the surfaces of the modern tablets you can use are totally smooth.
Q: What comes first, the story or the pictures?
Zwerger: I am not a writer, so I usually select a fairy tale to illustrate — mostly romantic ones. Then I do some sketches, and after that I start working with the colors. The good thing with computers is that I can try different colors, and then get into perfecting the details. On paper, if I make a mistake, I have to change my whole plan and start over.
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