Author Visits
I love speaking at schools, stores, libraries, conferences or any kind of gathering. I can adjust my presentation to suit any age group, from Kindergarten to adults. Being a Disney animator, I draw and discuss characters from films I’ve worked on, which goes over great with kids. As an author and illustrator I like to show how you can create your own characters from your imagination. My presentations can vary from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the audience.
I enjoy drawing as well as speaking, even at the same time, occasionally while chewing gum too!
I speak about the profession of animator, author, and illustrator, and relate some of the challenges of teamwork involved in animation versus the solitude of writing and illustrating on my own. I love to teach basic character drawing, read aloud, engage the audience with ideas of character development and plot.
My three children have taught me a lot about what entertains them. Having a strong connection with your inner child is practically a prerequisite for my professions. I am very passionate about what I do, and consider myself extremely fortunate to be able to do something I love for a living.
A note to hosts: Please have an easel and large drawing pads on hand, markers or chalk, as well as a digital projector and, in the case of a large group, a microphone. Books should be pre-ordered and available on date of visit. (Hosts can arrange to share a percentage of sales with the book seller.)
I will gladly sign and do a small drawing to personalize each purchased book.
Rates and Scheduling Information
Rates include the sale of books on the date of the visit.
$500 per day for school visits.
$1,000 per day for college and university visits of multiple days, with travel, room and board arranged.
Travel events more than one hour’s drive from Glendale, CA can be negotiated.
Please Contact Frans on Facebook here or
Email fransvischer@sbcglobal.net
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