Illustration process
Every illustration tells a story of hand and heart
A look at the patient, handcrafted process behind Dana’s atmospheric visual worlds.
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A glimpse into a magical world
Atmospheric illustrations filled with gentle characters and fantasy worlds, where even the smallest unspoken details find their place.
Character design
Character design and storyboard
Behind every story lies a careful study of atmosphere, movement and character.
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Storyboard
From storyboard to illustration
From the first composition sketch to a refined illustration brought to life on paper.
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Process
From first sketch to a world that feels alive
An illustration grows step by step. Mood and characters are explored first, before composition and story take shape on paper. Pencil, watercolour and fine details complete an image with much left to discover.
- 01Explore
Mood, nature and characters find their first direction.
- 02Sketch
Character design, composition and storyboard grow on paper.
- 03Refine
Colour, light and tiny discoveries bring the illustration to life.
Books
Where illustrations become stories
Discover the published books, read about each story and explore the interior illustrations.
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