Forest Getaway
Digital Comics Illustrations
Description
Forest Getaway is a 7-page short story that's whimsical, magical, and full of heart. Created for my university comics class, it follows Faye and her mom on a simple dog park trip that takes a surreal turn — talking animals, a forest goddess, and an unexpected adventure inspired by mythology and imagination.
Creative Challenges
Demonstrate a strong grasp of comic language while crafting an engaging and original short story. Apply the theories and practices discussed in Scott McCloud’s Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art, such as panel transitions, closure, and visual storytelling.
Creative Solution
Create a 7-page comic short using my artistic ability to illustrate the characters and background as well as my graphic design skills to design the panel layout and text.
Course: Communicating with Comics
My Roles
Writer, Illustrator, & Designer.
Inspiration
Studio Ghibli, Graphic Novels, 2010s Cartoons, Fairy tale, Mythology.
Tools
Photoshop, Google Docs.
Target Audience
Preteens to Young Adults (Ages 13 - 18+), Children's Media & Publishing Companies, Animation Studios, Entertainment Platforms.
Process
Sketches / Early Concepts
Lineart
Full Renders
Final Deliverables w/ Text Bubbles
Bonus: Cover Illustration Process
Applications
Credits
Even though this project was extremely challenging, I still enjoyed crafting a story with my own original characters and creativity. Huge thanks to Bea and Fipary for helping me refine my comic's storyline. Mock-up template credits go to MediaModifier, Mr.Mockup and Unblast.
