I've always been a
big fan of fully illustrated pages, bursting with colour. For my last project I
wrote and illustrated my own children's book. It had all double page spreads
which were completely covered in art. I find it attractive, eye catching and immersing,
particularly for the younger audience. So I am going to keep this animation
along the same lines, full of colour that the viewer can immerse themselves in
when watching it. This bodes particularly well with themes of fantasy, as I can
really explore colour combinations and create something that pushes the boundaries.
This is the work of
Mathew Robertson. He combines hand rendered, collaged and digital work to
create these wonderfully appealing illustrations for children’s books. I hope
to use a similar style, combining digital line and base drawings with hand
rendered textures and washes, which can be scanned in and used in the background
and for the characters.
This illustration is from
the children’s book Mr Clockman, illustrated by Eberhard Binder. This particular
double page spread is full of life and colour, engaging with the audience and
bringing them into the narrative. Books that are “created with integrity, both
artistically and in relation to the needs of the child, can lead to picture
books that will continue to enchant through the generations.”[1]
[1] Salisbury, M. (2004).
Illustrating Children’s Books, creating
pictures for publication. London. Quarto Publishing.
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