This was originally created for the 2016 Children's Book Week
Australia: Story Country
One of the most exciting steps in illustrating picture books is creating little worlds! I love finding little clues in the authors text to where each book or page could be set. The background landscape is what gives a picture a sense of place.
Next I use images of background objects as a reference for sketching.
I put retro chairs in the house because Grandma's often have older things .... and I just wanted to draw what I had seen at a 50s exhibition.
I really enjoy when I get to add things to the worlds like, designing jetties and boat sails.