Abigail Watson
Foundation
Final year project
Children's Story Book - 'Go Biking' [Read more]
Children's Storybook - 'Go Biking'
A double-page spread from the children's book I illustrated, I wanted to create a dynamic feel to the book with many of the pages based on movement. I also had to leave space for text to be inserted along the trail and in the white space.
Developmental Work from Children's Story Book - 'Go Biking'
A defining part of the book involves what bike the main character has. So I had to make the bike feel like part of the character. I experimented digitally creating a wide variety of designs.
Developmental Work from the Children's Story Book - 'Go Biking'
Part of my experimental work, deciding on a style to continue with in my book.
Children's Story Book - 'Go Biking'
Another double-page spread from my children's book. This page separates the training segment of the book from the more action-based section of the book. I wanted to make the reader feel like they too were entering the event when they see this page and get a sense of atmosphere.
Abigail Watson
Looking into the fears and misconceptions associated with mountain biking, I illustrated a story inspiring young girls to get out on their bikes and get over the potential fears.
Throughout foundation, I found a real passion for visual storytelling, either through video or illustration. In my final major project, I chose to illustrate a children's storybook as it combined both my interests in mountain biking and illustrating. My younger cousin, Sofia, like me, is one of few female mountain bikers in her club. My book approaches potential hurdles a girl could encounter when mountain biking showing they can be beaten. Through much experimentation on character design, background design and page composition, I have managed to visually communicate my message. I look forward to my next few years studying graphic design and learning more and preparing myself for future industry work.
Final year project
Children's Story Book - 'Go Biking'
Awards
I recently was involved in two exhibitions one of which was in collaboration with Joshibi University of Art and Design in Japan. In the Connections project, in collaboration with Joshibi University, we designed postcards showing what connections meant to us personally. The exhibition can be found through this link: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/schools/sdca/connections/
I was also involved with a plastics exhibition showing the effects plastic has on the environment. Working on this project was especially eye-opening and I have changed certain aspects of my life due to the research that I was involved in. The exhibition can be found on this link :
www.lboro.ac.uk/schools/sdca/plastics2021