Livi Llama's Pink Glasses
Here's a look at a recent children's picture book commission project that was completed with full-spread artwork, despite a relatively modest budget.
The story features Livi, a young girl who happens to be a Llama, coming to terms with having to wear glasses. Her wise grandma gives her a bit of advice that is the spark that helps Livi feel special.
I worked with the author to design an artwork approach that offers readers an immersive experience, without exceeding her budget. Rather than execute 19 individual illustrations, I proposed 14 spreads. That approach offered me efficiency and the ability to achieve a lavish, colorful look within a tight budget.
One of the initial challenges was character design. I wanted to create anthropomorphic llamas that could project complex emotion, without looking like that other popular picture book series.
Livi Llama's Pink Glasses Gallery
Here are a few spreads from this fun story.
Customer Testimonial:
"Bill’s work exceeded my expectations in every sense. He provided consistent and clear communication throughout the process. The way he encouraged feedback made this feel like a truly collaborative process. Bill’s attention to the small details brought my story to life in such a beautiful way. I could not be happier with the outcome."
-- Angie Bohannon
