The Velveteen Rabbit - 50's Style

The final Spare Parts Puppet Theatre design gig for the year,
And it's the delightful book by Margery Williams. It inspired Toy Story y'know!

And although it was written in the 1920's, the set is very vintage 50's. So I illustrated the artwork to reflect the old 1950's posters. Block colours, peachy and sky blue.

I was waiting for the final design to be approved and whilst I waited I designed more toys to scatter around the artwork. Sometimes clients do get bonuses when they least expect it.

With a moment of unpressured time, I feel like adding more magical bits to my design. And for some reason I believe that more design features will sell more tickets?
"If I just move that jack a couple pixels to the right then the viewer will be so inspired they'll buy tickets for their neighbours too."
"If I make the shadow on the car of correct alignment (to match the other toys) then the show will be a sell out!!"

Or maybe I just do it to satisfy myself...

[current mood] Being sung and strung to: 'Forever Young' & Millet Porridge

Comments

[John Milferd]

This is really brilliant design very artistic.Thanks for sharing your wonderful work Ms.Natalija.Great blogs!!!