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Book Illustration

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Young Yogi  Book Illustration

Young Yogi

Young Yogi and the Mind Monsters is a set of illustrations created for a children's picture book about the classic Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The illustrations present ancient yoga philosophy through a child's eye, with vivid colors and simple compositions inspired by Indian folk art. Dreamlike scenes show how the mind shapes reality and how perception can change. Each drawing was made in pencil on paper and then colored with digital software. The printed book measures 205 by 205 millimeters and contains 101 pages.

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Prince John Book Illustration

Prince John

It is made with paints on the toned paper, the final touch – on the graphic tablet. The designer combined figural imagery which illustrates the part of the text with frise compositions on the top and at the bottom, which details are psychologically connected with a figural image and make the illustration more expressive. Ornaments accentuate the horizontal rhythm of the illustration and bring to life the medieval atmosphere. The original text and fragments of other illustrations are below.

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