Bronze Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design · 2019
It's a Tiny Little World Kids Illustration
- A' Design Award 2019 Bronze Winner in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
- Awarded April 15, 2019
- CLIENT: Nathanna Érica
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 10,928
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About It's a Tiny Little World Kids Illustration
One of the things that served as the main inspiration behind the making of these designs is the variety of patterns, textures, and colors found in many different cultures around the world, as well as the wildlife usually found in these nations. It is a project that will allow the artist to continue expanding it for years to come, adding more and more nations. This project focuses on the importance of teaching children about cultural awareness. The use of vibrant colors and different shapes and patterns were essential to achieving the goal of paying homage to these nations and their traditions.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- This set of illustrations was made using a mixture of paper-cutting techniques and some final touches of digital media, which makes it distinctive from other illustrations. The paper pieces were hand-painted with gouache and the use of vibrant colors and different shapes were essential to achieving the goal of paying homage to these cultures and their traditions. The use of mixed media, especially paper, gives the illustration a sense of it being 3D, because of the shadows created by the many layers with which the artwork is made.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The original artwork measures about 1180 mm X 250 mm.
- Tags
- World Culture, Kids Illustration, Cartoon, Cartooning, Paper Art
- Production Technology
- This illustration was made with paper-cutting techniques and hand-painted with gouache. They were cut with nothing more than a pair of scissors. It's made of different kinds and brands of paper. It started with reference research before the initial sketches. The second part was sketching some ideas and then copying the graphite sketch to the papers used for the creation of the artwork. After that, it is necessary to put the pieces together, like a puzzle, in order to create the 3D effect of these illustrations. Once the art is finished, it is ready to be photographed and printed.
- Design Challenge
- The main creative challenge encountered during the creation of these illustrations was the need to be respectful to the nations depicted and to accurately represent their traditions, their symbols and patterns without making them look stereotypical.
- Project Duration
- The project was developed between the years of 2017 and 2018, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It started in July 2017 and finished in February 2018.
- Operation Flow
- This design will be used on products of The Art of Nathanna Erica brand, like clothing and accessories. It was designed to be used in a variety of products, as a way to raise awareness to the importance of celebrating the many beautiful cultures and nations around the world.
- Research
- The type of research was descriptive and it focused on the many different kinds of patterns found in Latin, African and Oriental cultures and the particularly intricate craftsmanship of the cloths, mosaics, woodwork, ceramics and overall architecture of these societies, which was the inspiration for the artwork. The methodology used was observation and the study of many pictures compiled for reference.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration behind these paper pieces is the variety of patterns, textures, and colors found in different cultures around the world. Each scene depicts the wildlife found in these nations. Having been born in a very colorful and diverse country, Nathanna is fascinated by the craftsmanship of items from countries like Morocco, India, China, Peru, and the many nations of the African continent. All this made her want to try her hand at creating art that celebrates diversity. It is a tiny little world indeed.
- Image Credits
- Illustrator: Nathanna Érica
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Nathanna Érica, 2018.
Colors of It's a Tiny Little World Kids Illustration
Design Interview about It's a Tiny Little World Kids Illustration
The inspiration behind these paper pieces was the variety of patterns, textures, and colors found in different cultures around the world. I was born in a very colorful and diverse country, and I was always fascinated by the craftsmanship of the clothing and pottery from countries like Morocco, India, China, Peru, and the many nations of the African continent. All this made me want to create art that celebrates diversity. The idea for this project was the original “It’s a Small World” design by Mary Blair.
This work was designed to be used in a variety of products, as a way to raise awareness to the importance of celebrating the many beautiful cultures and nations around the world.
I plan on using this design on products of The Art of Nathanna Érica brand, like clothing and accessories.
It took me about two or three months. I didn’t work on it exclusively, so the pauses account for that extended period of time.
I designed this concept in pursuit of an inspiration. I always loved drawing animals and this idea allowed me to explore my fascination with other cultures even further.
At the moment, I’m producing the work myself.
This was an idea that I had some time ago and because I love working with paper cutting, I decided it was the moment to dive right into it!
Mary Blair was without a doubt the main inspiration behind this project.
I would say children of all ages, but really, this design was made to everyone whose inner child still is very much alive!
I would say children of all ages, but really, this design was made to everyone whose inner child still is very much alive!
The name “It’s a Tiny Little World” is an allusion and homage to the works of Mary Blair when she designed the “It’s a Small World” attraction at Disneyland, which opened on May 28, 1966. I wanted to capture her initial idea that no matter the country/society/culture you come from, we all live together in a small world.
This illustration was made with paper-cutting techniques and hand-painted with gouache. They were cut with nothing more than a pair of scissors. It's made of different kinds and brands of paper.
This set of illustrations was made using a mixture of paper-cutting techniques and some final touches of digital media, which makes it distinctive from other illustrations. The paper pieces were hand-painted with gouache and the use of vibrant colors and different shapes were essential to achieving the goal of paying homage to these cultures and their traditions. The use of mixed media, especially paper, gives the illustration a sense of it being 3D, because of the shadows created by the many layers with which the artwork is made.
I created the design but the digital photograph of the final artwork was captured by RCS Arte Digital, a Brazilian studio specialized in the digital reproduction of rare books and works of art.
Technology was used during the final stages of the process, to help me adjust the color and enhance its 3D looking qualities.
The type of research was descriptive and it focused on the many different kinds of patterns found in Latin, African and Oriental cultures and the particularly intricate craftsmanship of the cloths, mosaics, woodwork, ceramics and overall architecture of these societies, which was the inspiration for the artwork. The methodology used was observation and the study of many pictures compiled for reference.
The main creative challenge encountered during the creation of these illustrations was the need to be respectful to the nations depicted and to accurately represent their traditions, their symbols and patterns without making them look stereotypical.
It was such a surprise to receive an email from A’ Design, suggesting that my now winner design should be submitted! Prior to that initial contact, I didn’t know anything about these design competitions and trying to learn everything surely was challenging but it was such a great experience in the end!
I had to research the patterns and traditional clothing style of other cultures, and I learned a lot from that, which certainly helped me improve my drawing and painting skills.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all for judging my work worthy of winning such a very important award! It humbles me and makes me proud at the same time! Thank you for the honor!