Dedi for my Student by rayburg
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Todays's pic is dedicated to one of my student from 26 years ago. His name is Tony DiTerlizzi. If you're a parent of kids between the ages of 5 thru 18, you might already have some of Tony's work. I had Tony in 5th grade back in 1979. He was into drawing dinosaurs back then. I encouraged his art as did many of his other teachers and friends. Well today he is one of the top story illustrators and children's books authors. He started off illustrating for Dungeons and Dragons and Magic the Gathering. He also illustrated many other games and magazines. He wrote and illustrated his first children's book JIMMY ZANGWOW'S OUT OF THIS WORLD MOON PIE ADVENTURE. The character in my pic today reminds me of Jimmy Zangwow. Tony next wrote and illustrated a kids book called TED and then won a Caldecott award for the book SPIDER AND THE FLY. His biggest and probably best know work is a series called THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES. A story of how three kids deal with fairies, elves, goblins etc...most elementary and middle school kids are probably familiar with this series. click herefor Tony's website. There, you will find everything there is to know about Tony. It's success stories like this that made my teaching career worth while. If you're a parent of young readers, check Tony's books out. They are truly wonderful, you and your kids will enjoy them.
Thanks for viewing,,,,Ray
ENJOY TODAY
Comments (26)
tibet2004uk
My, what a story!!! This is fabulous!!! And what a great image too!! I just love that one!! So wonderfully done!!! Thx for the link dear, gonna check it out! ;)
jocko500
what a story. I happy to know that you and anyone can help people along in life. this is very good image
zulaan
Love the work of Toni ( I am DM in Dungeons and Dragons game since nine years) ;)
evielouise
Great story great all around
PumaSue
I love the vibrant colorization you added onto the statue! The whole composition is fantastic. This should be in a children's book! You should be very proud of your influence on Tony. Congratulations, Ray. (I will bookmark Tony's website.)
sharky_
It is very satisfying that one of your students would make it big under your guidance. Congrats for a good job. Excellent image for a dedi to Tony. Aloha
ana-maria
Interesting story and fantastic image. Excellent work!!!
Digimon
You must be very proud! I wish i could thank all the teachers that made a difference for me! I'd like to slug a few too ; ) Excellent dedi!
PeeWee05
coo, dedi
dragonfly2000
Good for you Ray - the best reward from teaching! Good tribute, and again, very well done composite.
Zacko
Wow!!! What a fascinating story....so...pssst...when i can i sign up for your class? Me wanna learn stuff too you know...and go on and become successful. Me probably should work on me english first huh? LOL. Wonderful composition Ray...as always!!!! Please oh please work RR!!! Hitting Submit-button now! AAAARGGGGHHHHHHH!!!! Why does RR die on me? CONSTANTLY!!! Hasnt worked for 2 days now...only 2 minutes each 12th hour....SIGH!!!!!!!! Hope your day is better than mine. #:O)
kenmo
WOW...nice dedication to a past student...V
TwoPynts
You know Tony? Wow. He went to the Art Institute, a few years before I was there. I was a big kid, and remember enjoying his work for D&D and for various gaming card games. I have not read his children's books, though I looked through the Spider and the Fly at B&N. Congrats to you for helping to nurture this talent that has touched so many. =]
SoulSearcherr
awesome story..encouraging..and good to know there are teachers who care ..S
marybelgium
great story and a wonderful dedi ! very well done !
logiloglu
a wonderful story and dedication. you are a great friend,Ray. !!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!
watapki66
A wonderful image of your style and a beautiful story to go along with it, you should be very proud!
morin3000
Truths delivers history! Excellent composition!!!!
Hidinthesierras
My art teacher was my favorite, gee, I don't know why! She was very inspirational to me and helped very much in creating the artist I am today! Love this creation, and what a terrific story! 8-)
Margana
Sure I know Spiderwick!Brilliant work,that.And he was your pupil?You must be so proud.We have all had teachers who killed a passion of ours,I know I did.Its indicative of your teaching ability that he went on to become so successful.Yay for you and yay for him!-M :) Great image btw.Sorry, I got sidetracked,lol.
KiwiMiss
Wow you must indeed be proud! Excellent dedi for Tony and I too will check out the link :)
kimariehere
wonderful work and dedi sorry i am late i couldnt get in for 3 days!! this is so heartwarming and oh what a great teacher you are to modivate!! i would have loved to be your student ( and the teachers pet wink )
maggiemai
I just love the fun in this one Ray!! I hope Tony saw it! Excellent...so perfectly clean as always! Very interesting story about your student as well. I did enjoy reading about his success and he has an awesome website! :-) Thank you for the link and congrats on this success story of just one of your students. I'm sure there are many, many more. :-) VOTE
tizjezzme
I think I've commented on this 3 times .. but still I dont see my comment here... (back during the crash here ) ... this is a fabulous dedi to your student. A real work of art here ..
cynlee
wonderfully fun & joy of youth.. cool how you used the clouds for the backgd & well done flip of the page.. must feel great to have such a student succeed & do so well in something he loves, that you both love.. he had some great inspiration.. cheers!!! :]
sossy
cool and fantastic dedi! love the delightful and artistic feel of it! ;o)