violet_sky Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) And the illustration on the page, it's by Yasmine, who thought it'd be a nice idea if one of us designed something for the next article. So if you want your design to appear in next month's XL, send an email to feedback@xelle.it (Subject: Illustrazione Mika) by May 13th and they will then choose the best one! Any details? Will it have to be line art like in the previous articles? What format? Which size will it have on the print? And ... Erm... What is the TOPIC? Illustration is about visualizing a certain thought or a story or a topic (I thought) LOL Edited May 2, 2011 by violet_sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) Any details? Will it have to be line art like in the previous articles? What format? Which size will it have on the print? And ... Erm... What is the TOPIC? Illustration is about visualizing a certain thought or a story or a topic (I thought) LOL Maybe he is looking for any story or theme to get inspired by for the next album....() PS: I'm so glad we are back to the normal way of events when fans are asked to create an artwork to express themselves rather than to earn points with. Edited May 2, 2011 by suzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertina Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 Any details? Will it have to be line art like in the previous articles? What format? Which size will it have on the print? And ... Erm... What is the TOPIC? Illustration is about visualizing a certain thought or a story or a topic (I thought) LOL it's Mika...Mika you know? you should have learnt by now no rules, and if rules are, let's them be chaotic! hi you, btw Maybe he is looking for any story or theme to get inspired by for the next album....() PS: I'm so glad we are back to the normal way of events when fans are asked to create an artwork to express themselves rather than to earn points with. me too, random as it might be, it's for free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop_monkey Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Any details? Will it have to be line art like in the previous articles? What format? Which size will it have on the print? And ... Erm... What is the TOPIC? Illustration is about visualizing a certain thought or a story or a topic (I thought) LOL Silly Violet! There are no guidelines in Mikaland! Someone should send in some stained glass artwork. Or maybe a sculpture. it's Mika...Mika you know? you should have learnt by now no rules, and if rules are, let's them be chaotic! Exactly. Robi's got it figured out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violet_sky Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 You're right. I've been lost in RL for too long, I've forgotten everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corkie63 Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Could someone post the link to this article - I seem never to be able to find it. Thanks - the original version would be nice and the English if it out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeiRe Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Could someone post the link to this article - I seem never to be able to find it. Thanks - the original version would be nice and the English if it out yet. The article on the Italian magazine is here, thanks to Robertina: http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3451580&postcount=2603 The original version in English is not out yet, that I know of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertina Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 The article on the Italian magazine is here, thanks to Robertina: http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3451580&postcount=2603 The original version in English is not out yet, that I know of. thaks! I never updated first post, now I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Silly Violet! There are no guidelines in Mikaland! Someone should send in some stained glass artwork. Or maybe a sculpture. Exactly. Robi's got it figured out. OMG. Your avatar = WIN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabine64 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 No English original text until now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FralovesMika Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Nope I can try to ask them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathouzouf Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 just uploaded on Mikasounds http://www.mikasounds.com/blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Loved the column! One of the things that made me like Mika in the first place was the way he included the illustrations in his work, the characters he created, etc. and it's nice to know a bit more about how he got into it and his influences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 just uploaded on Mikasoundshttp://www.mikasounds.com/blog Thanks, Cath! "I often kept this addiction secret from my friends, embarrassed of some of the risks I was taking. It seems I was by no means alone." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naectegale Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Thanks, Cath! "I often kept this addiction secret from my friends, embarrassed of some of the risks I was taking. It seems I was by no means alone." Why does that line mean so much to Mika fans, I wonder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleCat Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 High quality version of the Italian column uploaded by Mikasounds here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucrezia Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 just uploaded on Mikasoundshttp://www.mikasounds.com/blog High quality version of the Italian column uploaded by Mikasounds here. Thanks very much!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marianne84 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I only just read Mika's article and I already know what kind of an illustration I'm doing for his next no-subject-known article! Prepare yourself for an ass-kicking picture, Mika! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeiRe Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 High quality version of the Italian column uploaded by Mikasounds here. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy_Queen Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Googled for all those guys he mentioned. Mika is a good teacher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeiRe Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) Googled for all those guys he mentioned. Mika is a good teacher. Definitely. I think we ALL have learnt anything thanks to his blogs/tweets/columns. I have. Edited May 6, 2011 by LeiRe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basicamenteyo Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I learnt a lot about bees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greta Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 .. curious about the mfcrs illustrations...would you like to share here your unleashed creativity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 .. curious about the mfcrs illustrations...would you like to share here your unleashed creativity? Ha! You just want to steal my brilliant idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleCat Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I wonder why there are always so many untranslated sentences from the original article in the Italian column Some of them: I was nervous, not only because I was the one doing the driving (I am a terrible driver), but because this felt more like a pilgrimage than a meeting. After getting lost... ...the same way Norman Rockwell reinvented the art of marketing illustration. He lives with his female assistant and friend. With visitors he is generous with his thoughts and time but prefers to work and listen to Schubert. In pop songs, melodies and lyrics have to be direct. often with a raised voice (the publishers made sure of that) Disney’s first full length film. I got my first job at eleven Somehow, all these emotions are still communicated and crystal clear. My Frank picture cost me $300, a fortune at the time. I often kept this addiction secret from my friends, embarrassed of some of the risks I was taking. Not to mention the inaccurate translations... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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