Telling Stories With Tomie DePaola

In this episode Tomie shows us around his studio table. Guest storytellers: Mary Sue Milliken and Sue Feniger.

Tomie tells us about his idea drawer. Guest storyteller: J.T. Steiny

Tomie offers two drawing -  a beginning and an ending. Guest storyteller: Ed Eyth.

Tomie shows us his sketchbook, a visual journal. Guest storyteller: Alexandra Nichita.

Tomie fries up his famous “Popeye.” Guest storyteller: Mary Ann Esposito.

Tomie shows how a collection of souvenirs tells a story. Guest storyteller: Charlotte Bird.

Tomie suggests ways to get started. Guest storyteller: Art Clokey.

Tomie shows how visual traits help to define a character. Guest storyteller: Bill Barretta.

Tomie discusses how changing the setting  changes the story. Guest storyteller: John Iacovelli.

Tomie takes a look at perspective. Guest storyteller: John E. Barrett.

Tomie talks about assuming a character’s voice & mannerisms. Guest storyteller: Martie Barylick.

Tomie talks about the story behind one of his paintings. Guest storyteller: Lotus Do Brooks.

Tomie encourages kids to draw or make up stories to deal with emotions. Guest storyteller: Jane Yolen.

Tomie tells and shows the origins of his first chapter book. Guest storyteller: Frank Oz.

Tomie explains the comedy “rule of 3.” Guest storyteller: Bill Larkin.

Tomie shows how different techniques can create a scary scene. Guest storyteller: David Barrington-Holt.

Tomie shows how a few lines can change the mood of a face. Guest storyteller: Natalie McMaster.

Tomie explains what a time capsule is. Guest storyteller: Victor Finkel.

Gabe plays guitar riffs for Tomie that correspond to different moods. Guest storyteller: Dave Kinnoin.

Tomie is doodling. Guest storyteller: Doug Chiang.

Tomie talks about how family photos can inspire stories. Guest storyteller: Chris Connelly.

Tomie talks about the different ways you can tell a story. Guest storyteller: Savage Steve Holland.

Tomie shows his “Cornell boxes” – using a different technique of art to tell a story. Guest storyteller: Sule Greg Wilson.

Tomie talks about putting warmth, feeling and emotion into a story. Guests: Kermit the Frog & Rizzo the Rat.

Tomie talks about collaboration. Guest storytellers: Stephen Holman and Josephine Huang.