During the Easter holidays I really struggled with the style of illustrations of my book. I wanted a Shaun Tan type of style with my book, but I grew tired of the illustrations I tried to draft. I wanted more of a simplistic look for it. After stressing a lot over it, I came across with a book I bought last year - The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. It's a book that was aimed at children, but is also a huge hit with adults. I love the simplistic effect of the illustrations, and how they interact with the page. I wanted to have a similar idea with my book.
So, I drew up the illustrations (which I don't hate, whoop), and started to put it in InDesign.
I yet have to adjust the layout and possibly colouring of the book, based on feedback I'll receive tomorrow, which will be super helpful. Based on this feedback, I could keep going with my original Tan idea, or the new adjusted target audience with a Saint-Exupery inspiration.
Who knows?
I will. Tomorrow. And I'll update you.
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