Wizard of Oz Illustration

This is my final piece for Unit 3 of A-level Graphics. I decided to look at illustration as this was an area of Graphic Design which I had not explored and I wanted to create a more hands-on piece. The brief was to create a series of illustrations for The Wizard of Oz to promote the re-release and rebranding of the book. I used a map as a basis for the background as this reflects the physical and metaphorical journey that Dorothy takes through Oz. The paint textures were added to prevent the bold colours in the map distracting from the drawings. The line is precisely drawn yet the variation in thickness gives it energy. However the texture of the paint contrasts the line and gives the overall illustration more spontineity. The paint also introduces colour which makes them more appealing to children who is the primary target market. The drawings were tranferred onto the backing using acrylic gel and the writing with acetone. This gives the text and illustrations a more unique and personal feel. The quotes were included to give the illustrations more direct context with the theme.