Based on the poem "Without Children", I created this editorial illustration with the intent of conveying the physical and emotional pain brought on by a couple's inability to have children. This piece was done in watercolor, gouache and black India ink on Arches paper.
First set of thumbnails
Second set of thumbnails
Third set of thumbnails
A sample of reference images, both lit and unlit
The physical piece, done on an Arches watercolor block
Detail of portrait
The final piece
Without Children
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Without Children

Based on the poem "Without Children", I created this editorial illustration with the intent of conveying the physical and emotional pain brought Read More

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