THE PROJECT
To create cover and interior illustrations for April's issue of The Curbside Chronicle. The main theme and story was adapted from U.K.'s leading street paper, The Big Issue, and titled "Letter To My Younger Self". In this column - mainly using the medium of letter writing - they ask celebrities and notable activists to reflect on who they were growing up and how they became the person we know today. Dolly Parton wrote one of the five letters featured, and was chosen for the cover due to her contributions to vaccine research and ultimately her drive for progress as we reflect on the past year. Featured is a young and current Dolly and the section-opening illustration is an homage to M.C. Escher's, all to bring the theme of reflection home.
ABOUT THE CLIENT
The Curbside Chronicle, a program of The Homeless Alliance, is Oklahoma’s street paper created to provide both a voice and employment opportunities for people who are experiencing and at risk of homelessness. In addition to providing a source of income, the Curbside Chronicle works with vendors to break down barriers to traditional employment and develop time management, money management and social skills. Their magazine are brought to life by contributions from local artists, writers and photographers monthly.
A timelapse of the cover illustration in Procreate.
