Final Linework- Spreadsheets

Here is the final line work for my spreadsheets. After lots of revisions, they are done.  I will be adding tone hopefully.  The next stages of my project will be: creating color keys, finishing the activities pages for the spreadsheets, and finishing working on my demo scene.  I am getting excited! :) I won't be revealing the text for creative purposes, until the book is released.

 Main Menu

Options that will include ( Read to Me, Read it Myself, and Activities)

 Activity Menu (The activities will include: coloring pages, hide and seek, and a pin the tail game)

Here is the spreadsheets for the actual story:

Medium Thoughts...

I had a friend send this to me, today on facebook. I love this illustration and the medium is very appealing to me. For my project, I am thinking along the lines of these few pictures. But, we will have to see. Here's the photo she sent me and two others that I've found.

 

The next two are some mediums that I am liking. I also thought about colored pencil.

 

 

Although, this is an interesting style also...

I enjoy the simplicity of the watercolor. As far as mediums go, I am most familiar with colored pencils, simple style coloring, and watercolor pencils. Just a thought...

 

 

Inspirational Photos

Here are some inspirational photos that inspired me in making this project. It all started out with the blue footed booby bird. When I saw that I instantly knew he would make a cute goofy bird character. After that, I came up with a flamingo as his sidekick.  After that, I saw some beautiful and visually cute illustrations after doing research. Here are some photos that spurred my thinking and helped me shape it thus far.  

                                                   I fell in love with these little weird birds they are
                                                   called blue footed booby birds.

                                                          After seeing the blue footed booby birds,
                                                           I thought he would need another odd buddy one
                                                           who was different in shape.

                                                  The next three background pieces are excellent in color
                                                   I loved the warmth and the fun energy they
                                                   brought to the scene.

 

 

I started exploring and researching animal character designs. 

I started drawing my sketches and they were kind of complicated for puppet design. 

So, I decided to research more simplistic approaches. I loved the designs below. They had 

a special charm and yet, they were simplistic and effective for puppet design. The one 

directly beneath is an example of how I would love the film to look. Simple in style and also using bright colors. The characters are also simple and I would love to go for that style and type of color.  

   

 

 

                                                 I loved the simplistic style of these eyes on the picture right above.