My First Trip To The Gambia
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Makaylah Sketch
Early pencil sketch of the main character Makaylah, taken from a photograph.
Makaylah Sketch
This is a full body pencil sketch of Makaylah standing with the Gambian flag around her. This will be used for the front cover and promotional material for the book.
Makaylah Sketch
Pencil sketches to show Makaylah's facial features and body structure. Notes have been added to follow up on.
Makaylah Sketch
Pencil sketch of the selfie scene with Makaylah in the front.
Makaylah Selfie
Final selfie scene with added colours and tones. A border has been added to make it look as though it's in a scrap book.
Father Model Sheet
Father's model sheet showing the difference in clothing between the UK and Gambia locations. Jumpers, pullovers, jeans, canvas shorts and foot wear are shown. Number's 3 and 5 were used.
Makaylah Model Sheet
Early model sheet designs for Makaylah, showing kente cloth, pink croc shoes, shorts and T-shirts.
Makaylah Model Sheet 2
This is the final model sheet for Makaylah's character. Showing the different UK and Gambian location designs. T-shirts and shorts have been changed to leggings, jeans a dress and jumpers. Number's 2 and 3 were chosen.
Makaylah And Crocodile
Makaylah is stroking a friendly crocodile. Gigantic sunflowers and foliage are in the background.
Makaylah And Father
In the hotel room, getting ready by packing their luggage. Notice they are wearing the right warmer clothes as laid out in the model sheets.
Makaylah On The Lake
This image is to show lots of fun on the boat and on the lake. A lot of humour was added with the lion sitting in a ring to the bottom left with phone. Bright blue skies, seagulls and jumping fish are all added to create the overall image.
Book Cover Design
All the components needed on the front cover have been added. Makaylah stands in the middle surrounded by the text with the animals from the storybook. We needed the front cover to stand out and grab the attention of people. It worked brilliantly!!
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