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Published: 2009-03-29 23:06:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 2889; Favourites: 92; Downloads: 51
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Another piece for the portfolio of children's book illustrations I'm working on.See coloring step-by-step here: [link]
My inspiration for this picture is something I have fond memories doing when I was a kid: building forts out of chairs and draped sheets with my cousin and friends. A secret space to tell stories and do kid stuff.
I thought silhouettes through the sheet would make for an interesting picture.
You can read up on the making of this picture on my blog here:
Part 1: [link]
Part 2: [link]
Part 3: [link]
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This is adorable
I remember when I used to make bed sheet fortresses with my siblings.
I really like how you made the shadows look through the fabric.
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Lovely!
The lighting is amazing, how it's concentrated in the fort with darkness surrounding it makes me think of a beacon, like it's their special place. 
I love children's book illustrations, and this one brought back so many childhood memories! I think I need to build a fort now
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I remember doing this when I was little. 8D
'Cept I did it with the TV included and I was all by myself. ;-;
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omg... That's so cute! >w<
I can remember doing that with my little brother XD
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What a fun picture! I love how you can see their shadows on the sheets! Nice details, too! I'm enjoying this new series of yours!
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Really nice feel to this one, and an excellent piece for a children's illustration portfolio!
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I really.. I can appreciate it so much more.. the mood I mean.. from you providing a shot of their giddy little faces beneath the blanket. Like an x-ray into their hearts really. The blanket doesn't even completely cover them, it's just the sheer joy of the idea of a fort and a place just for them at that time.. a really simple, uncomplicated joy!
I'm sure we've all done this at one time or another in our lives. A wonderful touch of childhood!
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Oh man, I remember I used to do this with my friends under a colored throw rug. We used to wave flashlights around under it and yell "IT'S CHRISTMAS!!!"
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that reminds me of when I used to do it with my friends
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Sweet!! I love storybook art!! I cant wait to see more!
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its cute I do that all the time with my cousins in Brazil as well
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