Hi Roberta. I'd say this is less an illustration series than a set of alternative illustrations for a given purpose. But that's fine with me, and perhaps that would make an fruitful assignment some time!
I think this one is scarier than the first posted one (without just two figures in it), I think mainly because of the mood you've created here with the shadows and shading on the figures.
I can understand the idea of going 'into the darkness,' and therefore having the foreground lighter, but that said I'm confused as to whether the man in the foreground is someone who they should be afraid of, or someone who cares about them ans is worried that they are walking off into danger.
If the former, I think the darkness could envelop him as well, then the whole cover becomes dark and scary. We can see the menacing figure, but the potential victims may not even know he's there.
If he's a friend concerned about their wellbeing, then perhaps a gesture, the tail end of a wave goodbye would create contrast between the safety and security they're leaving behind and the danger lying ahead.
The girl, the woman and their surroundings are more successful. The shadows thrown across the path are a good touch, as are the branches, and highlights on their arms and legs adds to their fragility and innocence. Nice gradation in the purple sky. Now I'll look at the cover with the shoes.
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I think this one is scarier than the first posted one (without just two figures in it), I think mainly because of the mood you've created here with the shadows and shading on the figures.
I can understand the idea of going 'into the darkness,' and therefore having the foreground lighter, but that said I'm confused as to whether the man in the foreground is someone who they should be afraid of, or someone who cares about them ans is worried that they are walking off into danger.
If the former, I think the darkness could envelop him as well, then the whole cover becomes dark and scary. We can see the menacing figure, but the potential victims may not even know he's there.
If he's a friend concerned about their wellbeing, then perhaps a gesture, the tail end of a wave goodbye would create contrast between the safety and security they're leaving behind and the danger lying ahead.
The girl, the woman and their surroundings are more successful. The shadows thrown across the path are a good touch, as are the branches, and highlights on their arms and legs adds to their fragility and innocence. Nice gradation in the purple sky. Now I'll look at the cover with the shoes.