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Yes, I have finally been commissioned to illustrate somebody else's book!
It's a story of a Mexican boy helping his Grandma to make Tamales for a Christmas treat, and includes a recipe for making them.
Here are my initial character designs and the ingredients, plus a few other items:
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I love these. What a great assignment. Kudos, Simon.
Great stuff Simon, I'd have no idea how to go about this.
I like, this good work. Simon.
Excellent, Simon.
Thanks for the encouragement!
"Soaking the corn husks and chillies":
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"Making a Tamale":
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"Ingredients":
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Looks good Simon.
WOW.
Looks superb.
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Shredding the cooked beef
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Hug
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Making Tamales
Awesome Simon.
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Range and steamer concept
Excellent.
Came out awesome, Simon.
Those designs look very clean, modern and elegant, Simon! Great work! And congrats on your commission!
Here is a link to the finished book on Amazon (full-colour paperback):
https://www.amazon.com/What-Makes-Day-Special-Illustrated/dp/B09VDRSKCG?fbclid=IwAR0OqtvHaUE2TR8p_WjJc0sbCqgSLO l4c7zatR8kWbTQZOZTYSER7q9X_OY
WOW Kudos Simon. These are terrific.
It tells a real story, Simon. I hope it does well.