2024 | Longlist | Children's Publishing
- Why did you create this work?
I received this proposal from writer Cristina Calvino to illustrate her new silent book.
The synopsis: The protagonist of this story cannot accept the fact that her city is so polluted. One day, on the way to school, an idea comes to her. As soon as she returns home, she starts working on her project. So I really liked the project and moved forward with the illustrations. It's a 40-page book. - How were your illustrations used?
As the book is a silent book and relies heavily on illustrations, the illustrations are quite cinematic and detailed for better understanding by the reader. At this stage we still only have a finished and colored model and we are looking for a publisher to publish the book. - What materials and techniques did you use?
The materials and techniques used are those that I usually use in my work. Analog collage vs digital collage, colored xerox textures and patterns in digital,... In the end I have files with many layers in Photoshop. - Was this project commissioned?
Commissioned - Commissioner Name
Cristina Calvino - Commissioner Company
Cristina Calvino - Who was the work commissioned for?
Writer Cristina Calvino. - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
barbara-r.eu
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@barbara_r_illustration - Biography
Bárbara R. is a portuguese graphic designer and illustrator.
Has a degree in Communication Design from ESAD Matosinhos, Erasmus in Lorient (France). Professional Photography course at IPF Porto and Masters in Illustration at ESAG.
She worked in some companies in Portugal, France and Canada. She participates in several solo and group exhibitions as well as various workshops, markets and festivals. - Where are you currently based?
Portugal
