This is from a little book I made for my youngest son over 10 years ago. He was obsessed with hammers and carried one around wherever he went. In the story this boy hammers his whole house down but then he discovers he can also make things with a hammer and not just break things (a bit of moralising here). So he proceeds to build an entire city singlehandedly including apartment buildings, supermarkets and bridges. Well anyway he liked it and I told it over and over and over again. This is cut paper and felt tip pen which I put into Photoshop today to clean up. My very first TV show I ever remember seeing was Gerald McBoing-Boing.
12 comments:
great composition and colors!
i love the story, and the history behind this illustration. great colour and contrast.
I love the style of the illustration, even if you think it is "moralising". It is very inspiring.
This is great - fab retro style but totally appealing still. And I think my 3 yr old son may need that book....
Great story for a book,and as always I'm loving your style!
what a beautiful and charming illo!! Great concept!
I wonder what it is your son was doing with hammers that inspired you to write this for him? ; - D
I agree with Musko. Put the whole thing up! We'd love to see!
Really nice. Your son was very fortunate to have books written and illustrated just for him. More than just clever... inspired!
What is your son doing today;-)?
Perhaps an architect? nice picture..would be fun to see some more of the book!
Excellent interpretation of the topic:> I love the simple sahpes and colors...great composition!
Cute story...and very retro. How wonderful you wrote and illustrated stories just for your son!!
Loved it...it has this futuristic look~!..great composition and all!!!
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