Daily Zoo Vol. 1: Keeping the Doctor at Bay with a Drawing a Day

Ayers, Chris

ISBN 10: 1624650600 / ISBN 13: 9781624650604

Published by Design Studio Press, 2021

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Daily Zoo Vol. 1: Keeping the Doctor at Bay with a Drawing a Day
• Publisher: Design Studio Press
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1624650600
• ISBN 13: 9781624650604
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

In the spring of 2005 Chris Ayers was busy working as a concept artist in the Hollywood film industry. That came to a crashing halt when he was diagnosed with leukemia on April first. After a year-long period of treatment and recovery he started a sketchbook called The Daily Zoo on the anniversary of his diagnosis. Over the next 365 days he would draw one animal each day, challenging both his self-discipline and imagination. Most importantly it would allow him the focused opportunity to celebrate the gift of each healthy day. The pages of The Daily Zoo: Volume One are chock-filled with 365 distinct critters, ranging from curious pandas to sinister hyenas, athletic aardvarks to zealous zebras, and his choice of artistic styles are as diverse as his subject matter. Alongside the images Ayers, whose big screen credits include Men in Black II, X-Men 3, and the Alien vs. Predator films, ties in commentary about his cancer experience, the sources of his artistic inspiration and his creative methods. Whether you're a beginning artist or a seasoned pro, this book will leave you inspired to grab the nearest pencil, pen, brush or crayon and start drawing!

About the Author

Jeffrey Jacob Abrams (born June 27, 1966)[1] is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for his work in the genres of action, drama, and science fiction. Abrams wrote or produced such films as Regarding Henry (1991), Forever Young (1992), Armageddon (1998), Cloverfield (2008), Star Trek (2009), Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Abrams has created numerous television series, including Felicity (co-creator, 1998-2002), Alias (creator, 2001-2006), Lost (co-creator, 2004-2010), and Fringe (co-creator, 2008-2013). He won two Emmy Awards for Lost - Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series.