Beautiful Colors - Story book illustration

For this project, I was commissioned by Dar Al Banan to illustrate the children’s book Beautiful Colours. The artwork is protected under NDA, so only process information can be shared.

The objective was to develop a warm, engaging visual language that would support early-age reading while reinforcing the story’s theme of discovery through colour. I worked closely with the editorial direction to ensure that each illustration functioned narratively as well as pedagogically guiding the reader’s attention, clarifying emotions, and enhancing comprehension through visual cues.

All illustrations were created in Procreate, allowing for a flexible workflow that combined the sensibility of traditional painting with the precision of digital production. I began with exploratory sketches to establish character softness, readable silhouettes, and balanced compositions suitable for young audiences. After approval of the visual direction, I refined linework and built colour using layered digital brushes designed to emulate natural media, ensuring a tactile and approachable feel.

Particular attention was given to:

Colour harmony and contrast to support the book’s educational theme.

Expressive yet simple forms to maintain clarity at small print sizes.

Consistent visual rhythm across spreads to guide page-to-page storytelling.

Print-conscious detailing, ensuring textures and saturation translated well to physical publishing.

This project reflects my approach to children’s illustration: combining storytelling, developmental sensitivity, and production-aware execution to create imagery that is both expressive and functional within the book format.