lynnette novak
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The Treasure in the Forest - Picture Book
Story:
Written as a contemporary origin myth of colors, The Treasure in the Forest appeals to lovers of books like The Legend of the Bluebonnet and The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, with their emphasis on both bold aesthetics, and the elements of fable.
When a young girl named Dara ventures into the forest, she discovers that to solve problems, she has to find a new way of looking at things, and with each act of creativity, she releases a new color into her black and white world.
Below you will find the manuscript, concept art, and book dummy, showing how earlier illustrations will be in black and white, and with each part of Dara’s journey, a new color will be added until the final pictures are fully saturated:
About Me:
I am a professional artist, dealing in the intricate ink drawings you see here that draw people in with the hidden words and images I work into the detailing. I am also a novelist who has been a member of a small writing and critique group for nine years, and a member of the DFW Writers' Workshop for three. Thank you for your time.
