Illustrator John Howe speaks about the difference between drawing and writing and why he chose to illustrate fantasy Moses Znaimer's ideaCity10 Ideas Change the World

[lemonpartyhellyeah]

this is so relaxing

[mydogspet]

John, that's a fantastic teaching. Thanks so much for sharing.

[campbpar]

9:07 Listen to that loiny, 'frisco, hero moment he gave hisself.

Power overwhelming, John.

[PizzaguylolXD]

Both he and Alan Lee are really soft spoken guys. Listen to the Designer Commentaries on the Extended DVD's to see what I mean.

[MacJaxonManOfAction]

@PizzaguylolXD Yes, Alan Lee in particular has a soothing voice. If the art thing doesn't work out he could do books on tape ;-)

[NigelCartoon]

woah he did the covers for the lifeship traders series?

[klas101]

the explanation for 'why he doesn't draw something current, relevant, or useful' is right on. you sir, are an inspiration.

[SammyRaiGuy]

i know exactly what u mean. the sound of that calm voice just puts me straight to sleep. its weird how him AND alan lee have that same kind of calm, soothing, comforting voice.

[campbpar]

2:45 Falling asleep here, John.

[campbpar]

Listen to how calm his voice sounds. Transfer that calm, confidence and grace onto paper and you get what you see.

[Silnius]

this is awsome. just to watch him draw, would put alot of smiles of anyones eyes in such a Drab world

[ghassemfarhany]

awesome i just bought 2 of his books pure awesomeness.

[kauseraliarts]

what a marvelous man.  the way he speaks about drawing, he truly understands his craft. bravo John!