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My project for course: Children's Book Illustration: A story in a moment

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Bull grew scared as the cobble stones became slippery.
Bull grew scared as the cobble stones became slippery.
The storyboarding aspect was the most valuable lesson I've learned in this course.
The storyboarding aspect was the most valuable lesson I've learned in this course.
At this point I was pretty happy with my composition...
At this point I was pretty happy with my composition...
...executing my ideas in gouache proved to be another matter altogether!
...executing my ideas in gouache proved to be another matter altogether!
This seemed to be heading in the right direction...
This seemed to be heading in the right direction...
...then I went down another path entirely!
...then I went down another path entirely!
I salvaged what I could with pencil detail and have ended up reasonably happy with the results.
I salvaged what I could with pencil detail and have ended up reasonably happy with the results.

The composition proved to be more challenging than I anticipated - I know there are some obvious issues, especially regarding the scale of the ant and bull!

The theme of the piece was fear. I had to confront many of my own fears while I worked. I think I've finally begun to understand a bit about colour and by practicing the nuances of gouache, I'm not scared to paint anymore.

The course has stretched me in so many ways... From the valuable lessons in storyboarding multiple times, to the practice of a new (and difficult) medium, not to mention the brilliance of showing the 'before, during and after,' on each spread!

I don't believe I have mastered any of the techniques yet and I think I have a LONG way to go, however, I am EXCITED to continue my creative career with these new tools in my kitbag. Thank you!

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