One year ago I had the chance to explore behind-the-scenes with an intimate small-group backstage tour of the Metropolitan Opera in New York!
The occasion to visit areas not usually seen by the general public and to discover a wonderful world of sumptuously decorated sets and costumes, musical instruments, colorful wigs... Busy bees everywhere in the workshops, the rehearsal spaces... a very unique atmosphere.
It gave me an idea for a children's story, a young boy all by himself in this beautiful and mysterious opera backstage during the night... but not so alone :)
It gave me an idea for a children's story, a young boy all by himself in this beautiful and mysterious opera backstage during the night... but not so alone :)
I worked on three final illustrations of this book, to set up the color palette and the mood...
Big Fright
It is just Us
Sketches and Progress
Busy Bee
