From pages to a book....

in #art6 years ago

Ok I think I finally got all the arts into the computer and got a rough draft saved. Got to just go thru and tweak a few things, been really thinking about the cover font, and @steemitadventure had a great suggestion for some added flair so I have to try that out for sure. Other than that i'm not sure what else I can say at this point..... I'm sure there is more to do though hahahahaha

cover.jpg

Intro page.jpg

pier with txt.jpg

Kelp forest final.jpg

gyre.jpg

Pilot shark page.jpg

bat rays.jpg

coral reef 1.jpg

coral reef part2.jpg

last page.jpg

Apendix page.jpg

Apendix page2.jpg

Apendix page3.jpg

Back cover.jpg

Thanks for coming along on this art journey. Is this something you would buy for your kid? Is there to much going on in the pages? Let me know what you think...

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I like looking at all these illustrations. I think you painted them very well. It is certainly good looking enough to illustrate for a book. Good luck with your endeavor, I wish you lots of success :).            
                     
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Thanks a lot, it's definitely a labor of love :)

Hi @gotmeens,

Such a great overall concept. Love the art, the story, all of it! Amazing work.

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It's definitely great work, and yes I would buy something like this for the grandkids now. I could easily see this in a scholastic book fair.
One thing I would probably look at changing since it is meant for a younger reader, I would think about looking for a slightly less decorated font for the words.
Another thing I could see kids enjoying this as a short narrated cartoon as well. Doesn't really have to be super animated it could be just a page-turner on YouTube or something. Like an audiobook with pictures.

Thanks so much for the feedback.... I have really been looking at the font as well and am thinking about finding a bit simpler one.... and I think a motion comic would be so cool :)

I really like the motion comic, I have seen several of them done that way before. I did find this resource for a reference when you get ready...
https://bizfluent.com/how-7316023-submit-book-scholastic.html

Oh what a fantastic work :-) I love this little fishies and colorful paintings. Haha and well described this fish names in picture 11-13 👌 so sweet 😀!
Keep on with the painting and lovely greetings from Germany to you ✌️

Thanks for checking out the art, and I'm glad you liked those last pages.. that was a last minute add on to help round the whole book out... really glad you enjoyed it :)

Parents would also love that not only kids.
I would of course love to have that.
Can you send me some? LOL

Thanks a lot man :) I'm working hard on trying to get it printed now.

That's so great!
Take your time. I'm too far from you.
Maybe I could print it here on my sister's printer.
Thank you very much for the time spent talking to me.

Hello that is very pretty for child or not:) i don't think the page is to full but what age group are you targetting?i really like the atmosphere that you create in you art it looks lovely.

Thank you.... I didn't have such a set age range really, but probably kids like eight years and younger probably.... and hopefully their parents can enjoy it along with them so possibly all ages :)

This is beautiful. My daughter would love it.

Thanks for stopping by :)

Oh I love these so much and my sons REALLY love them! Yes I absolutely think you have a very marketable result here!!! Wonderful job!

Thank you, really glad to hear it's hitting that mark :)

Is this something you would buy for your kid?

I can only speak for myself but this is definitely something I would buy not only for my kids, but also for grown ups. It's perfect both from artistic and educational points of view. Those watercolors are absolutely amazing and naming the fish is an excellent idea. The cover and the back are my favorite and if I would have to choose a favorite I'd say the green sea turtle, the red snapper and the lion fish.
Excellent job and good luck!

Thank you so much.... I really love to paint and wanted to see if I could capture what I had been putting on canvas, and playing cards, and pottery.... pretty much if it's close to me I paint on it haha, and throw it in a book that would read and not get to cluttered or busy. Thanks again :)

The pleasure is all mine, keep up the good work! Now I'm going to check out your work :)

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