Final

Rational:
Upon reading the veldt I was instantly attracted to the children’s storyline, rather than the parents. So I decided to interoperate this story from the sons perspective. As I developed a narrative, with storyboarding, I soon realised that a change in setting and other elements would help. At this point the story became a symbolic take off Peters and his non existent parental figures. Other symbolic feature include Peters cart (materialism), the doorway, the bridge, the raven. He takes a journey in which he has to make a decision, to keep on hanging on; or to leave them behind. I chose black and white, and other (and practical) elements to simplify the aesthetic, and highlighting the narrative. As well as this black and white help sets a gloomy tone. The text is a large part of this book, it’s expressive which add’s movement to the still images.

Printed on a textured 120gm matte paper stock and saddle-stitched.

Print test:
Testing on 120gsm textured paper

 

 

 

Not including cover.
Now realise theres a few mistakes but hindsights a wonderful thing.
Didn’t give enough of hand in week to this class.
Got certain bits of feedback but didn’t write down then forgot.

Final:

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Still waiting on print

Parents visual Background / Era

 

846-02797287 © ClassicStock / Masterfile Model Release: Yes Property Release: No 1950s 3 4 LENGTH PORTRAIT SMILING MAN SALESMAN BUSINESSMAN HOLDING BRIEFCASE WEARING HAT

846-02797225 © ClassicStock / Masterfile Model Release: Yes Property Release: No 1950s SURPRISED BUSINESSMAN HOLDING BRIEFCASE TAKING A STEP FORWARD LOOKING BACK

846-02797192 © ClassicStock / Masterfile Model Release: Yes Property Release: No 1950s YOUNG MAN IN SUIT AND STRIPED TIE WEARING HAT HOLDING COAT OVER HIS ARM GLOVES BUSINESSMAN PORTRAIT FASHION

More ink.

New Character… Again!

Finally feel like he has enough character. Included a slouch and unique hair to give a strong silhouette. Plus changed the spread where Peter crosses the threshold.

Character update

Still looking very loose but heading in the right direction

Updated works.

Been fine tuning the images, adding more and more detail, more symbols and more layers.

Here is the work to date.

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The character needs a lot of work, basically re vamping. He is missing from some spreads. As well as this the type needs adjusting in spots.

Testing prints – sizes. A5 – A4 and A4 Width x a4 width

 

Testing textures

Was originally using a texture overlay that I found online that I liked but knew I would have to replace. I want to incorporate a grunge feel so will do this with a texture and a textured paper stock. I took photos of cardboard, walls, dust and textures around the house to test out and here is what I got.

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Digital + Ink (still semi rough)

Here are similar works to my previous story boards, except they are gradually including more and more physical works and more refinements. I have tried adding text to these to see how they look and this is what I got. A lot of this is experimentation and needs further refinement. 

Ink.

Here is the stuff I did in ink, and has been scanned in. Still need to fine tune and redo some illustrations.

Psychiatrist

I have settled on a crow. The psychiatrist will be symbolised by a crow. This is because a crow symbolises – bad luck, death, insight, wisdom, magic and changes. All of these I find fitting; the psychiatrist basically sits up in a tall tree and watches others, bringing about changes and watches the ‘bad luck’ that follows. This bird also symbolises the changes that Peter is going through.

The role the crow will play in the illustration, is mainly an over-watcher. The story here shows the struggle between the parents and Peter, the crow does not intervene here, he simply watches. The crow may’ve been more likely to be a central character if the story line carries on earlier, or follows the parents more. The crow also fits in with the desolate world that will be depicted, seeming quite at home; but the more you read, the quicker you realise he’s everywhere and not just apart of the background. While you would thing Peter would be out of place, he is not, because he is simply looking for treasure.