Joy Stone illustration 1 - Princess Sighing Dove

This is the 1st illustration spec for the Joy Stone children's book. The picture is of Princess Sighing Dove who is the main character in the story. She is very sad because she grew up without her mother and has never known true happiness. I was going to use watercolors but decided to go with colored pencils.

The Joy Stone sketches part 1

Just started a new fun little project illustrating a children's book called the Joy Stone by Reta Allen. The book is a about an indian princess that goes on a journey with animal friends in search of happiness. The first sketch is just a quick sketch of Princess Sighing Dove. The second sketch is of the Princess having a conversation with a turtle. I'm doing 3 to 4 specs for the book before it goes to the publisher.