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Here is the finished postcard as promised (click here if you'd like to see the previous posts). I decided to simplify and kept only three characters on the boat. My initial idea had two more kids but I realized they would be lost in the format of a postcard and felt too crowded.
I like how it turned out. It's an adventure and certainly raises questions. Why are they on a boat? An elephant is with them, maybe they come from far away places... and that little penguin, where is he going? Why is he packed? He looks very determined doesn't he? Like he has a plan.
Hmm.. maybe he does... ;o)
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The truth is I don't have an answer to all those questions since this is not a story I wrote but more like an image that popped in my head. But I don't think it matters for a postcard. The idea is that it feels like a whole story, sparks an interest and makes you want to know more, well at least I think it does.
Kids' minds are like this. There are no rules or explanations. Everything goes..
That's one of my favorite things about this field.. anything can happen in children's books! :o)
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6 comments:
Such a beautiful postcard... I love the image and the colours, and the flip side is a nice contrast :o)
I hope it brings you lots of lovely clients.
Beautiful and cute !!!
Utterly charming and fun!
Beautiful postcard, Alicia!! Let us know how it goes and what kind of reaction you get! I'm working on mine too. My agent said to wait until after Labor Day to send it so that all the art directors will be back from their vacations to see it. :)
Alicia, your art is amazing!
Thank you all so much!! :o)
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