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Character design of 'Rosaura'.
[English]
I'm currently working on illustrating a classic in Spanish literature called 'La vida es sueño (Life is a dream)'. As a kid I a was very impressed by the beautifully written verses in this story, as well as for its philosophical themes. It reflects on the nature of reality; whether we live in a dream or not. It also thinks about the meaning of freedom, vengeance, doing good...
Above, a character study of mighty Rosaura who travels to Poland dressed as a man to get her revenge as she was betrayed by her lover. And a spread where Rosaura and her companion find Segismundo who has been living all his life in that tower.
I am now illustrating this story as a personal project but it would be great that someday a version of it will be published as an adapted and illustrated tale for kids.
*I will be posting more about this project as I develop it. More sketches below.
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[Castellano]
En este momento estoy creando unas ilustraciones para el clásico 'La vida es sueño'. Es un historia que cómo niña ya me fascinó por sus versos exquisitos y su temática filosófica. Reflexiona sobre la naturaleza de la vida; si lo que vivimos es un sueño o es realidad. También habla sobre la libertad, la venganza, hacer el bien...
Arriba, estudio de personaje de la valiente Rosaura que viaja a Polonia vestida como hombre para vengarse de su amante que la abandonó.
Ahora como adulta, estoy ilustrando esta historia, y sueño con qué algún día se publique una versión adaptada e ilustrada para niños.
*A medida que vaya desarrollando el proyecto, iré mostrándolo aquí.
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Sketch for the cover illustration.
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2-page spread sketch.
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2-page spread sketch.
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2-page spread sketch.