2024 | Longlist | Children's Publishing
- Why did you create this work?
This is a 40 page Picturebook for one of my MA modules. Inspired by children's vivid imagination, I created a story about a girl who has anxiety on her trip to the pool and eventually finds bravery to confront her fears. It is a wordless story, reflecting how it can be hard for children to verbally describe their fears. Colour is used to convey shifts in emotion throughout the narrative. - How were your illustrations used?
This is a university project within my portfolio. I have made this work inspired by my own personal experiences of anxiety. I want to show children that trying new things isn't always as scary as it initially seems. - What materials and techniques did you use?
I used a mixture of gouache paint, pencils and wax pastels which were then edited digitally. - Was this project commissioned?
Un-commissioned - College / University
Falmouth University - Course and graduation date
Illustration Masters Degree. Graduating August 2024. - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
louisejenkinsillustration.com
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@louisejenkins_illustration - Biography
Louise is from Chelmsford, UK. After 11 years as a Graphic Designer at a branding agency in London, she is now a freelance illustrator. She is about to graduate with a distinction in MA Illustration at Falmouth University and loves storytelling through images inspired by daily observations of life and the imagination of children. - Where are you currently based?
United Kingdom (UK)
