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The Magic of Portland’s Independent Publishing Resource Center

By Erica Wright

May 28, 2021 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

The Magic of Portland’s Independent Publishing Resource Center

For authors and artists who don’t have access to publishing technology or spaces to create, print, and publish their work, there are distinct barriers to doing what they love. However, there is an incredible nonprofit organization right here in Portland that seeks to break down these barriers and make publishing affordable and accessible to all.

Filed Under: Oregon Authors, Publishing Tagged With: accessibility, affordability, Art, artists, Authors, books, community, Creative Writing, Independent Publishing Resource Center, Indie Publishing, letterpress, media, Oregon, Portland, Printmaking, resources, risograph printing, screen printing, self publishing, workshops

A Brief Guide to Children’s Book Design

By Jennifer Ladwig

June 19, 2020 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

A Brief Guide to Children’s Book Design

Picture books have evolved over time to serve different agendas, from educational, such as teaching the alphabet, to more “edgy” topics in recent years, such as tackling what it’s like to be a child of divorce. With every change, however, one thing remains consistent: the design of a children’s book must keep a child interested and entice them to turn the page.

Filed Under: Design Tagged With: Art, children's books, Children's literature, Design, illustration, illustrations, picture, Picture book, young readers

The Art of Editing Graphic Novels

By Anastacia Ferry @anastacialace

June 17, 2020 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

The Art of Editing Graphic Novels

In a previous blog post, we discussed how editors in the comic book industry have their work cut out for them. While they’re certainly not the only type of editor who deals with multimedia editing, comics and graphic novel editors face unique challenges compared to those who deal with more traditional texts like children’s books or even textbooks. One of the key differences in this type of editing is that graphic novels utilize sequential art to tell the story. While other editors still have to look at whatever images they’re using, comics editors need to pay equal or even greater attention to the art.

Filed Under: Editing Tagged With: Art, artist, comic book, comics, Editing, graphic novel, graphic novels, Scott Mccloud, Tim Sale

Wait, There’s a Difference? Book Designers vs. Illustrators

By Jenny Kimura

September 23, 2019 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

Wait, There’s a Difference? Book Designers vs. Illustrators

Whereas fine art (such as illustration) looks inward by asking the viewer to see the artist behind the art, graphic design looks outward by asking the viewer to see the art and go do something because of it. While these two concepts overlap in places, the purpose of each is very different.

Filed Under: Design, Manager Monday Tagged With: Art, artist, book covers, book design, book interiors, Design, designer, graphic design, graphic designer, illustration, Illustrator

Brief Art Lesson on the Bookstagram

By Sadie Verville @sadieverville

October 10, 2018 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

Brief Art Lesson on the Bookstagram

Keeping a consistent brand, no matter how personal the account, is so important. People want to follow accounts that they can trust will post fairly similar art, because they like that art. You wouldn’t commission an artist who gave out a different-styled piece every time someone requested their services; in a similar way, people will not give you that follow if you remain inconsistent and unpredictable.

Filed Under: Marketing Tagged With: Art, Authors, blogging, books, bookstagram, colors, community, Design, frequency, history, indiepress, instagram, Marketing, photography, pictures, PNW, Portland, press, publicity, smallauthors, Social Media, strategy, YA

Rehousing History: Finding a New Home for Our 1885 Chandler & Price Letterpress

By Elizabeth Hughes @elizabig

March 19, 2018 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

Rehousing History: Finding a New Home for Our 1885 Chandler & Price Letterpress

Last term, boxes were meticulously packed and labeled for either our temporary office or deep storage. Some supplies even lived in managers’ cars during the winter break. There was one item, however, that needed special attention: our 1885 Chandler & Price letterpress.

Filed Under: Manager Monday Tagged With: Art, artist, c3:initiative, Chandler & Price, Design, historical, history, letterpress, non-profit, Ooligan, portland state university, print, Printing, restored, type, typesetting, Vintage

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