THE ADVENTURES OF THE
ELEPHANT CLOUD
ILLUSTRATING A CHILDREN'S BOOK
ABOUT
The Adventures of the Elephant Cloud tells a
story of young Yaksha's friendship with an unusual elephant in his quest for home. Together they travel across India's mountains, rivers, and villages, narrowly escaping a war, and falling asleep in the unlikeliest of places.
This story is inspired by Kalidasa's 'Meghdootam', written around 2500 years ago.
Through the lens of this unique journey, this story is also a way for children to interact with India's diverse landscapes and histories.
AUTHOR
Imran Ali Khan
ILLUSTRATOR
Yours truly
The front jacket of 'The Adventures of the Elephant Cloud.'
TYPE
Illustrator
MENTOR
Imran Ali Khan
EXPLORED
Visual Narrative Design
DURATION
4 Months
PROCESS
My process involved working closely with the author, learning about the landscapes and context within which the story lives, and experimenting with forms, textures, and mediums that create engagement for children.
Initial attempts from the early exploration stage
Early sketches / explorations
Some more glimpses into the illustrations from the book.
NOTE
This book is due to release in 2021 by Paper Moon Books.
Due to copyright restrictions, I am unable to share more details.
However, if you wish to know more about this project, please reach out at
THANK YOU!