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Adaptation of the illustrated tale 'Where the Wild Things Are' by Maurice Sendak

The project aims to explore the dual worlds inhabited by Max, the central character who often envisions himself as a wolf. Real-life scenes, reflecting the contemporary Spanish reality of an only child with a modest sleeping space, are meticulously hand-drawn with coloured pencils. Complementing these depictions are digital illustrations portraying Max's fantastical world, delicately printed on transparent sheets. Notably, Max is consistently depicted in the same position in both realities, enabling viewers to see the kid through the wolf when both artworks are viewed together. Moreover, the colours of Max's imaginary world fluctuate in accordance with his mood, offering viewers a deeper insight into his emotional landscape. By skillfully overlaying these elements, viewers are invited to peer into Max's imaginative landscapes, where reality seamlessly intertwines with his vibrant dreams.
This project, an adaptation of the illustrated tale 'Where the Wild Things Are' by Maurice Sendak, has been completed as part of a school assignment. It is important to note that this work has been produced solely for educational purposes and not for any form of financial gain.

The adaptation's first page: In the first image, Max pretends to be a wolf with just a belt for a tail. Next, Max is the wolf. The final image overlays both.

The adaptation's first page: In the first image, Max pretends to be a wolf with just a belt for a tail. Next, Max is the wolf. The final image overlays both.

Third page of the book: Max, a child, playfully howls at the moon from his bedroom. Then, as a whimsical wolf, he howls in his imaginary forest. The final image shows Max in both worlds, where reality subtly shines through his vivid imagination.

Third page of the book: Max, a child, playfully howls at the moon from his bedroom. Then, as a whimsical wolf, he howls in his imaginary forest. The final image shows Max in both worlds, where reality subtly shines through his vivid imagination.

On this page, Max begins playing with various animals, only to reveal he's actually playing with his pillow.

On this page, Max begins playing with various animals, only to reveal he's actually playing with his pillow.

Max sleeps alone, traversing both the real and imaginary worlds.

Max sleeps alone, traversing both the real and imaginary worlds.

In the final three pages, the aroma of Max's dinner interrupts his imaginary world, bringing him back to reality.

In the final three pages, the aroma of Max's dinner interrupts his imaginary world, bringing him back to reality.

Colour shifts reflect Max's changing moods throughout each scene, adding depth and emotion to the narrative

Colour shifts reflect Max's changing moods throughout each scene, adding depth and emotion to the narrative

The text serves as a visual protagonist, enhancing the story's meaning and infusing it with playful energy.

The text serves as a visual protagonist, enhancing the story's meaning and infusing it with playful energy.

In the entire process, I seamlessly transition between traditional and digital art, employing diverse techniques and software tools like coloured pencils, art pens, Blender, Procreate, Photoshop, and InDesign.

In the entire process, I seamlessly transition between traditional and digital art, employing diverse techniques and software tools like coloured pencils, art pens, Blender, Procreate, Photoshop, and InDesign.