OVERVIEW
The initial idea was to create an illustration that would recall the moment of bedtime, however I did not want to use obvious imagery. I went a bit deeper and tried to think more like a child again.
Do you remember your bedtime when you were a kid? I do.
No way I would go to bed or want to sleep!
No way I would go to bed or want to sleep!
I have worked with children for some time during summer camps, as nanny and Au Pair as well, so this experience (in addition to my own childhood) has led me to a conclusion for this brief:
"Bedtime has to feel magical."
I thought of the dim light on our bedroom corner, the moment you get to pick what story you will read at the end of your day, or what voice that will be reading to you as you fall asleep.
The book cover illustrates a child who is drawn to a lamp light, next to her a pile of books.
It represents that last spark of the day, that bit of excitement left before we get cosy under the blankets after a long day in school. That light, such a simple light bulb, is what separates the end of one day to the beginning of another one.
There is no background except darkness, to enhance the feeling of transition from day to night.
It represents that last spark of the day, that bit of excitement left before we get cosy under the blankets after a long day in school. That light, such a simple light bulb, is what separates the end of one day to the beginning of another one.
There is no background except darkness, to enhance the feeling of transition from day to night.
SKETCHBOOK WORK
First sketches - Shapes and forms
Adding details
Tracing by pen and lineart
Initially, I wanted to test the drawing as vector on Illustrator, I was curious to compare this version to the final one painted on Photoshop. This step was useful to test color palette and see how the character looked based on color choices I made.
PAINTING TECHNIQUE:
The image has been first created by hand on a sketchbook, then rendered digitally.
I have used a different painting technique on Photoshop, which gives the drawing more depth compared to how I usually draw (more flat and cartoony).
I have used a different painting technique on Photoshop, which gives the drawing more depth compared to how I usually draw (more flat and cartoony).
Sometimes changing style works out best based on the feeling you want to convey.
I believed this was more appropriate for the type of vibe I wanted to achieve.
I believed this was more appropriate for the type of vibe I wanted to achieve.
