Ok, I’ve picked Dracula, mostly because I’ve never read it, and even though it fascinates me, in an odd way, I actually don’t like horror as a genre - [my favorite vampire movie is What We Do in the Shadows] so wanted to put myself [in a controlled environment] in a situation where client approaches me with an interesting project, that I would like to work at, but the theme is not what I would have picked otherwise) and I started with choosing chapter 7, page 107 [I just fancy number 7 today] luckily it is not a bloodbath, but close enough 😂 right at the edge - perfect ) So I copied the text to my art board, where eventually I’m planning to throw in references and my sketches, but for now - sticking with a trusty pencil (2b) - the first photo (with text) is just the first thing I’ve pictured while reading. - second - moved to kinda elaborate. Process of thought: -the only experience I’ve had with boats lately: is playing “dredge” - awesome game, recommend to everyone, somewhat naturally I’ve picked a boat similar to one you get there So I’ve decided to make a few icons and sketches without any research what so ever, to see how that will work out *mysterious voice* “blood on beads, wheel and instrument panel, ship approaching the docks of some unknown land .. “ But later it accrued to me - to find a description of the location somewhere in previous chapters… aaaand it’s a sailing boat 🎉😂 Which renders all of these sketches to be.. a mood board I guess) So until Friday, I will dive back in, to do some research, look at ships, find a description of the port that they are approaching, and of course - make a lot more icons, contextualized icons and boxes😁 and we will see)

Progress on thumbnails - The Hound of the Baskervilles