The most important question illustrators need to answer

February 1, 2013By Alice Ratterree
The most important question illustrators need to answer

My fascination with Alice continues, this time in her encounter with the caterpillar. He asks her the famous question, “Who are you?” I believe this question is the very heart of Lewis Carroll‘s brilliance. It is his confrontation with Alice’s escapism, as if holding up a mirror to his own character. (Is it a coincidence … Read More

SCBWI Carolinas Pen & Palette Interview

October 3, 2012By Alice Ratterree
SCBWI Carolinas Pen & Palette Interview

Here are some excepts from my interview in Pen & Palette as SCBWI Carolinas First Place winner for the 2012 Art Contest. Congratulations to Brenda Gilliam and Jennifer Noel Bower who were also recognized for their work. Rather than focus on a single illustrator, this issue showcases the top three winners of the 3rdAnnual SCBWI … Read More