Why did I choose this as my illustration example? I love the intricacy and attention to detail this illustrator used in this piece. I also love the story this is from, and how this image fit so seamlessly into its corresponding text.
What kind of illustration is this? This is a narrative illustration, created to be paired with a story.
What is the purpose of the illustration? To portray a scene in a story and augment it's partnered text.
What was this context in which the illustration appeared? This illustration is from the book The Sleeper and the Spindle, which was written by Neil Gaiman and is a retelling of the fairy tale "The Sleeping Beauty."
What is the message of the illustration? The message of the illustration is to convey the tone of imminent peril present in the scene.
Who is the intended audience of the illustrated message? The readers of the story, for whom the telling will be all the richer for the presence of such complex and well executed illustration.
What is the communication objective of the illustration? The objective of the illustration is to elevate the text by enhancing the readers experience of the text.
What medium was the illustration created in? This illustration was created using ink and pen.
Who is the illustrator? Where do they live? Where do they work? The illustrator is Chris Riddell. He lives and works in Brighton and Norfolk England.
