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The Lord Mayor of London's Office

I was commissioned to illustrate a children's book by the Lord Mayor of London's office, 'The Curious Cat and the Lord Mayor's Show' by Christy White-Spunner.

Project details
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Project details
 

The brief, my process and final delivery of artwork.
  • Briefed to illustrate a full 24 page picture book plus a cover design, in full colour

  • Character design and set of 12 spreads, delivered as roughs, colour roughs and finals

  • I also designed the book, working directly with an independent publisher to optimise page turns, text placement and layout

  • Tight turnaround on artwork (three months), with two feedback rounds included.

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Project outcomes

Project release, reception & feedback

  • The book was gifted to all primary age school children within the City of London, to promote literacy and creativity

  • Excellent feedback from the client, schools and children.

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Carys Wright is a London-based writer and illustrator working in children's books, live illustration and for corporate clients. She runs an online shop with printed illustrated goods, and creates custom portraits.

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