Daisy Goes to Town
A children's book I illustrated about a cow named Daisy escaping the farm and saving the day along the way!
Behind the book
Filled with heart, wonder, and bravery, the story of Daisy’s first adventure written by Chad Townsend will introduce children to the many characters which inhabit the small town. Join in as Daisy learns about new friends and uses her positive attitude to change the entire town. 13% of the proceeds from every book sold are being donated to First Responder Mental Health Awareness Charities: The Shane Brintlinger Memorial Fund and The Code Green Campaign.
Character Design
Every great children’s book begins with a great story. It’s the illustrator’s job to visualize that story, often beginning with the main character. With Daisy, the goal was to create a simple, appealing, and distinct cow character easy on the eyes but with a bit of whimsy.
Storyboard
Once the character designs are finalized, it’s time to start creating the book’s pictures! This storyboard phase allows the illustrator and author to quickly visualize and iterate to bring the story to life, seeing how each spread leads into the other and carries the story along.
Production
The storyboards are turned into full color illustrations and the text is designed and put in place. The book is ready to be sent to the printer!