Day 19- Illustrator Tour with Dawn Phillips

There's nothing like a sweet game of basketball amongst the sweet smell of flowers.

What do you think of when you hear the word "Balance"?
If you said it compares the right and left side of the composition to it's visual weight then you're correct.

What do you think it means as an illustrator?
It's components such as position, color, how they contribute to the balance.

Here's the two options of balance "Symmetrical" or "Asymmetrical".

This illustration allows you to divide the image in half and each side is equal composition and pulls the eyes to the center means it's "Symmetrical".

Day 18- 365 Day Illustrator Tour with Dawn Phillips

What's missing in this illustration? I'm going to let it be a surprise in the final illustration. Quack! Quack!

Here's another lesson in story-boarding. What is the beginning? It's where the author and illustrator sets up the character, location, and the conflict.

Dynamic stories grabs the audiences attention with a hook.
Can you guess what the hook is in this illustration? Does it leave you asking questions?

Remember visuals are important to hook the audience. Where they want to know what happens next in the story.

"Oh Boy, Little Brother, You Endured a lot with Two Older Sisters!!"

Would you believe I've actually wrote a children's story??

"Roggie's Pet Froggie"

No, I'm not ready to share many details of the story, yet. But, rest assured it's full of laughter, adventure and action.

Here's a sneak peak of what the poor little brother has to endure with his older sisters. What little brother has not been forced to play dress up, especially, if your the only boy?

“Oh, No! It’s Friday night,” Roggie panicked, and it’s too late to hide. “Girls...girls...girls...I’m sick of girls!” All of his sister’s friends have arrived for a slumber party. Roggie dreaded Friday nights where his older sister and her friends dressed him in dresses, in hairpieces, and in lipstick.

As an Illustrator, I've captured the moment .

Do you have a story to tell? About, a younger brother or sister? I'd love to hear about it.

What R & D Children's Books has a Logo Design?

Time flies when your busy! There's so much news to share.

Yes, I've designed a "Business Logo" which captures my personality of being a kid at heart which includes a heart on my shirt. The Mickey Mouse Ears represent my love for Disney and dreams of one day my illustrations will be animated by Disney. A day without caffeine, yikes, so there's my cup of coffee steaming up the magic. Stars twinkle and shine my illustration services for Books, Covers and Logo Creations. - Believe in the magic of my creations.

What else is new? My website, it offers many more illustration services and options. Not to mention, an expanded art gallery, merchandise store, and reference page.

If I've provided you with a service, feel free to contact me with a reference.

Always love to hear your comments.