It took a while to actually complete but I think the result is okay. What I really struggled with was translating my gestural, line-driven drawings into plain, flat forms, while still wanting to preserve their character.
What I think it successful about this design is the use of fluid, curved forms. I tried to stay away from using too many straight lines, or 'default shapes'. I think the wonky angles provide a strange and warped appearance. The twisted figures of the witches sit well against the sloping plains of the caves.
Another aspect I found difficult was adding small details without cluttering the space. Making illustrations that are minimal is challenging, because you have to be decisive and know how much is enough.
Although I quite like the naive and non-representational way I've chosen to depict these scenes and characters, I do worry incase I looks like I just didn't try or that I can't do vectors (which is partially true). I guess the personality I wanted to go for was weirdly funny, strange and a little playful. Not sure if that's apparent but 👍
I do like some parts of this finished postcard (the shapes, the colours) however I'm not overly pleased with it. I don't think it looks like it was worth the amount of time I spent making it.
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