The College of Wooster Department of Art Student Independent Study

It Started With A Blank Piece Of Paper:

The Making Of a Children's Picture Book

I chose to create a children’s picture book in which I could capture the playfulness, simplicity and curiosity present in childhood. I sought to have pictures that are enjoyable to look at, yet open enough for interpretation in order to have a reader put the narrative into their own words. Entitled, How to Fly…with a Cape, the book follows the adventures of a curious, cape-wearing piece of paper through a world of new experiences. It is my hope that I can share some of the joy and comfort that picture books can bring to readers of all ages. Please feel free to sit and read.

Joyce Lee '16

Advisor: Marina Mangubi

How to Fly…with a Cape. Published book. 7” x 7”. 2016.

How to Fly…with a Cape. Installation. Metal rods, bull dog clips, water color crayon, colored pencil, blender marker, pen, ink, water color paper. 2015-16.

How to Fly…with a Cape (pg. 3). Water color crayon, colored pencil, blender marker, pen, ink, water color paper, Photoshop. 12” x 12”. 2016.

How to Fly…with a Cape (pg. 4). Water color crayon, colored pencil, blender marker, pen, ink, water color paper, Photoshop. 12” x 12”. 2016.

How to Fly…with a Cape (pg. 5-6). Water color crayon, colored pencil, blender marker, pen, ink, water color paper, Photoshop. 12” x 12”. 2016.

How to Fly…with a Cape (pg. 13). Water color crayon, colored pencil, blender marker, pen, ink, water color paper, Photoshop. 12” x 12”. 2016.