Ghost stories are very common across the world and in Goa, the coastal state from Western India. One such story illustrated here is called " Devachar in a Bottle ".
Client
Self
Date/Duration
2021
Concept
Devachars are spirit creatures. known across the West Indian coast they are seen shape-shifting and are notorious for creating a nuisance for people. This was one of the oldest stories passed down from people to encourage kids to stay home after dark.
Its a story about a Devachar who overhears the quarrel between a mother and a daughter over a marriage. Thinking of taking advantage of the situation the ghost offers to marry the daughter. The mother-daughter then outwits the ghost ,traps him in a bottle, and tosses him never to be seen again.
The art style of the series was inspired by a fellow artist "A B Varaham "
Process
I was inspired by AB Vraham's art style and chose to create the cover in that way.
The initial story was illustrated with thumbnails, followed by an illustration of one of the best story beats.
The initial story was illustrated with thumbnails, followed by an illustration of one of the best story beats.
Final Illustrations
Conclusion
Illustration of any sort are flow of time and storytelling. The entire process through the thumbnailing through the color and light everything along with the reading of coastal stories on the side made it fun.