Jouney
An illustration done for personal work and study.
This piece captures a solitary moment in the journey of a young girl, walking alone through a golden, dreamlike forest. Her tattered cloak and guarded posture hint at a long path already taken, while the quiet companionship of a bird suggests she's never truly alone.
The warm autumn tones and dappled light contrast with her somber expression, creating a sense of both comfort and melancholy. I wanted to convey the feeling of quiet resilience—a character small in a vast world, but never lost within it.
This painting was an exploration of mood, atmosphere, and narrative design, where world-building and character storytelling unfold through subtle visual cues.
