Page 2

For Page 2, I want to set the scene/environment of the book that the journey takes place in, so I am going to do a full page illustration of the forest...

I will use my forest sketches (above) as a starting point to create a new image on which I can paint on....

 

 

 

 

Below, is my finished illustration for Page 2!

I've used various shades of red, orange, brown, and yellow to create a strong Autumnal feel to the painting. I've also added some perspective to the image to draw the reader in by plotting trees in at various depths, and adding a lighter coloured 'path' for your eye to follow onto the next page in the bottom right hand corner of the page...