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Topic: Question For Illustrators
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| gettin by | Posted – 8/17/2007 2:40:13 PM | show profile Hi all, I am in the process of writing a book that needs a very particular illustration. My publisher hired an illustrator to do the work but it really wasn't what I had in mind. A friend of mine, who is an expert in the field and a decent artist, drew up some sketches for me so that I could show the publisher, and I really love the work he did. They are exactly what I want in the book. The publisher liked them too and told me to get my friend to ger her "final art" as soon as possible. So here's my question...what exactly does she mean by "final art?" The illustration is basically pen and paper, do I just scan that in to the computer after it has been finalized or does it need to be cleaned up in a particular program? What format should I save it in? (I know I could ask my publisher some of this stuff, but she is out of town for the week and I'd love to have this done when she gets back) BTW I must add that I deeply respect the work of professional illustrators and the other artwork in my book is done by professionals. But this drawing is very specific and so I needed it to be done by an expert in this field. Thanks for your help! |
| mad fingers | Posted – 8/18/2007 11:36:09 AM | show profile Ask the publisher (or get the name of someone from their art department) to get you their specs on finished art. |
| flight risk | Posted – 8/18/2007 3:47:49 PM | show profile Is the final supposed to be pen and ink? Is it a technical drawing? Is it painted, shaded, colored in any way? Digital? Is the artwork 1-color, 2-color, 4-color, 6-color? Does it require very specific colors (i.e. spot colors) or do you mind if the color shifts when it is converted to process printing colors (CYMK). Final art is finished art that's signed off on by the art director. You'll then have to either have the art work drum scanned or send the final art to the publisher for them to shoot or scan it. |
| gettin by | Posted – 8/19/2007 8:47:24 PM | show profile Thanks! Thanks for your responses. Now I know who and what to ask! |
