Book no.03
"Little Painters" written by Cheryl Rao.
As a story teller I have been always curious for different cultures. This next project allowed me to soak into the rich and colorful culture of Ladakh. A kingdom of mountain pass and peaceful people. Where people live in the utmost conditions. But not only they have survived but thrived. I felt immense sense of joy and gratitude to be a part of this project.
My job as a Designer and story teller is to re-imagine the story and re-visualize it from the perspective of Ladakhi culture, Even though the target audience of this children book is Ladakhi children. Instead of exaggerating the illustration. I tried to justify the project by realistic visualization approach.
The reason was simple "Ladakh is Wonderful"
Initial illustration by Ajit Narayan. Translated in English by Manisha Chaudhry
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