Hey Diddle Diddle Sketches

Here are the sketches for my book, "Hey Diddle Diddle."

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Mary had a little lamb sketches

I still have 2 more double page spreads to finish. Then I'm done with all of the sketches for the three books. And I can finally begin painting.

Humpty Dumpty sketches

Here are the sketches for the Humpty Dumpty book. It is very simple- cover, and 5 double page spreads inside. 7 inches tall by 14 inches wide when open. Bear in mind that these are sketches- and 80% of the book is going to be color, pattern and texture. These sketches just serve as compositions, and to show character gestures and expressions. That said, My editor loved them, and there are only a few minor changes to be made. I will post the finishes when they are done. But first I have to do the sketches for the other 2 books.

My editor wanted me to flop the images so that Humpty is on the right- that way the last image with the duck is on the very last page. I think that is a very good idea. She also wants me to make the eyes more crescent shaped on all the characters, like Humpty. And to zoom out of the "All the kings horses" image a bit so that you can see the top of the wall. Then I can add some critters in there- birds or something. I like that idea as well. I'm still not sure about showing the chick's feet on humpty yet- or giving him slippers, and having the duck be a surprise. I'll leave that up to the editors.

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