My Children's Book

I've decided to give it a go. I'm talking about making my own children's book of course.

Daunting, I know.

However, it must be done!

I'm also going to try the self-publishing route. I've done some research and I believe I've found a good place to do business with.

The title of my book is Poppy. I might change it later on...we'll see!
My story is about a 6 year old girl who loves plants, insects, all nature basically. During a family picnic she encounters strange plant like creatures. These creatures, she later realizes, are not in the know it all plant encyclopedia, Plant Pro. What are they? Who are they? Are they friendly, or mischievous?

That is the basis of my story. I'm really living this project right now. I'm constantly thinking of layout ideas, dialog, character concepts, you name it! Ah, the joys of being an illustrator.

The drawing above is the first spread of my book. This is Poppy's room. I decided not to introduce her until the second spread. I thought it would be interesting and fun to meet the character through her belongings first instead of a illustration of her. Also, each spread is going to be a full illustration, this gives me more room to add as much detail as possible.

Hope I can finish it by the end of the year!