Here are the dummy sketches, the preparatory drawings, and the final pen & ink-and-watercolor illustrations for one spread of The Real Story. Those red splashes on the monster’s head were removed before going to print! Click on image to enlarge.
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Here are the dummy sketches, the preparatory drawings, and the final pen & ink-and-watercolor illustrations for one spread of The Real Story. Those red splashes on the monster’s head were removed before going to print! Click on image to enlarge.