These are the final images I've painted for my book. Again, I've had to take references from photos on Pinterest for certain illustrations such as the ice palace (see this post http://selinaquachfmp.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/designing-snow-queen-palace.html which explains more in detail what references I've been looking at for inspiration) and the ruined castle as I was unable to access these places.
In this image I wanted to emphasise the transitional stage from summer to autumn as Gerda is very shocked in the book to find out it has already turned autumn-time. The symbolism; the dark tree with dead leaves represents Gerda's emotions at this stage of the journey, which is contrasted by the rays of light representing hope and optimism upon the news that the Raven brings.
The trees are bare here signifying winter is coming. The Raven is the main figure in this image as he watches over Gerda's departure and emphasises the feeling of separation
This image subtly reflects back to the time when Kai was sleeping at the feet of the Snow Queen; Gerda is scared and worried sleeping with the Robber Girl and would rather be anywhere else than here.
This is meant to be the mirror opposite of The Snow Queen kissing Kai - the emotions of love is much more genuine here and is meant to emphasise the fact that the Snow Queen's kiss was in order to lure Kai and is not a true representation of love. The colours are brighter and gentler in comparison to the starker, harsher colours in Kai's scene.
The last image of the book. Kai and Gerda have returned to the roof top they spent theirs summer days at the beginning of the book. They've obviously changed and grown up but the same roof top reminds us that they are still the same people, still "children at heart". The softer pink shades in this image symbolises calm and tranquility as well as "compassion, nurturing and love. It relates to unconditional love and understanding".
The roses are drawn less closely together and isn't framing the two of them anymore; this symbolises the huge journey they have both undergone - they aren't within the safe walls of childhood and seeing things in a limited perspective anymore. They have seen both the darkness in the world as well as real beauty.
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