Hansel and Gretel CHILDREN’S Book
Book Illustration Process, 2020
Go through my process of creating my own version of this classic tale.
Started with some basic sketches
From the beginning, I knew I wanted my version of Hansel and Gretel to be set in a cold, spa-like environment. I also knew I wanted the with to have some birdlike, features, and she would fly over the water. Taking inspiration from images I found of fishing villages across the world, as well as some inspiration from apparel worn by Mongolian people in the cold winter, and the Native tribes of Alaska, I did some simple sketches to get my idea out.
Experimented with my characters
Next, I took time to flush out my characters, doing a ton of quick versions of the witch, Hansel, and Gretel to see what worked the best. I specifically experimented with their shapes and clothing the most.
Worked on movement and expression
Once I chose the final versions of my characters, I practiced their movement and expressions. I also experimented with their color profiles and continued to develop the characters.
Page Layout sketches
Once I was done with my character designs, I sketched out some page layouts, considering the flow of the story.
Final Page Layout Illustrations
Finally, I illustrated the final page layouts. each illustration is meant to spread across two pages.
