Friday Fan Art!
I have been putting off my commentary on the wonderful, strange feelings that go through my mind on the realization that Spiderwick will be a feature film released across the world in a couple of months. I can tell you that recently I attended a screening for all the folks at Simon & Schuster who work on the books, and they really enjoyed it - which is a good sign to me.
I was thirteen years old In 1982 when I saw Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal. That movie blew my imagination wide open and I immediately began drawing the many muppet denizens that I saw on the screen.
It is exciting, and somewhat dreamlike, to be on the other end of the equation. When I recieve drawings of my characters rendered by imaginative young artists, like Anna here, I am truly touched.
I get giddy thinking that my visuals, and the fantastic world Hol and I created, will perhaps inspire and ignite the next generation of imaginologists…what an awesome Christmas present!
Happy Holidays!
December 21st, 2007 at 1:36 pm
Greetings from Malaysia! I simply love your work, I may be 31 years old and can’t draw as well as I’d like, but your work inspires me to do greater things. I have no doubt kids all over the world are going to have that ‘magic moment’ when they see the Spiderwick movie, just like they did with the books. Plus, those who haven’t already discovered the book - will! Also, I really enjoy your blog and the fan work you share. I wish you even greater success!
December 22nd, 2007 at 12:14 pm
I love the Dark Crystal! Such an amazing movie!
Your drawings from back then are awesome too!
December 27th, 2007 at 5:56 pm
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February 8th, 2008 at 12:58 am
Hello
your art is great and beautiful i wish i could draw like you! ^^
my name is Holy and i’m from israel so..my english is not the best, I hope you’ll understand me. My friends and I really really love your drawing it’s amazing! i draw too but not like you
and i want to read the book “beyond the spiderwick - The nixie’s song” but i cant find it in israel :/
anyway…dont stop drawing
Holy
February 18th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Hi Mr. DiTerlizzi!
I wanted to let you know that you are my artistic idol. I’m an aspiring artist at 13 years old and I have LOVED Spiderwick for quite a while now. When I first saw your artwork, I was awestruck. It’s incredible!!! I’ve seen quite a few fan arts posted up here, but I can’t find out how to send art in! Can you help me? I would love so much to send fan art in to you…
Thank you sooo much
Audrey
August 12th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
I know this commet is a little late seeing as it was posted last year but I LOVE your landstrider!!!!