Patience The Pangolin
Patience the pangolin is the first poster in a series of posters I illustrated for a conservation organization, WildAid. The studio class I was in was tasked with illustrating A0 (33.1 in x 46.8 in) pangolin named Patience.
The character of Patience is a significant part of the campaign. WildAid strategized the character so that the animal can be easier to recognize. Illustrated posters are a way to reach people about why pangolins are essential and need to be preserved.
The character of Patience is a significant part of the campaign. WildAid strategized the character so that the animal can be easier to recognize. Illustrated posters are a way to reach people about why pangolins are essential and need to be preserved.
With this illustration, I wanted to appeal to people by having Patience have human characteristics like her pose and expression. Patience is atop a pillar holding her up against termite mounds. The termite mounds help relate visually to how she helps out by eating them (supported by the text).
The open space at the top was distributors to put type in other languages, which is why it is blank.
The open space at the top was distributors to put type in other languages, which is why it is blank.
The image above is the illustration that went to production. In this particular situation, I was only to create and prepare the poster. A member within the WildAid organization adds the text since there are multiple languages used.
WildAid sent us this picture later, showing how what we have made for them is out there in the world today. It was incredible being able to help save animals around the globe using illustration. I am very thankful to have the opportunity to do so by WildAid.
Awarded the American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards gold and silver award for illustration
