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My process for creating an abstract children’s book with one shape.

I only wanted to use rectangles. No characters, no circles, just rectangles. My children’s book titled Stairs accomplished exactly this. You need to create a story in your mind – one that pushes boundaries.

It’s common to have animals or humans or something living in a book.

Not with Stairs.

The story focuses on you, the reader, and helps you dig deeper into your life and the direction you go.

Perhaps I wanted to create an unselfish book – one where you matter more than a character.

After all, you matter most to me.

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Trevart

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My most unique modern art experiment.

I want to break the boundaries of storytelling by creating picture books and stories for those who want to stand out. Trevart, conceived during a transit commute, pushes the boundaries of what we know about art today. By showcasing over 60 of my drawings in a portfolio accessible by all, I’m able to share art with the masses. From abstract to minimalist, there is inspiration for everyone within this wonderfully curated collection.

How the art was born.

While commuting for three hours every day, I needed an outlet to explore my thoughts and emotions. I began rapidly unleashing ideas on-screen, drawing everything that came to mind while using just my laptop and hands. Serious art fans will appreciate the work that went into this modern creative odyssey.

It’s not like anything I’ve ever done or seen. It’s a piece of art for consumers. Consumers who want a piece of my unique mind.

Experiments in art are necessary to stand out. Books can be art too.

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How To Write and Illustrate a Children’s Book in 8 Hours

My idea for Two Giraffes came to me after a long fight with my girlfriend. I told her I wanted to meet her parents. She insisted it was a bad idea. I persisted for several days until she finally told them about me.

During my frustrations with never meeting my girlfriend’s family, I decided to channel my energy into developing a children’s book. After 8 hours, I looked at my computer screen and realized I had written and illustrated my first digital children’s story.

What are you most frustrated by? What problems are you trying to solve? Ask these questions and you’ll find inspiration for your next creative story.

Tools do not need to be fancy. All I had was a computer with no prior digital experience. With passion, you can use the resources at your disposal.

What I found most effective was to write out the text of the story first. Then rough sketches. Then full color pages. All you need is 30 pages and you’ve got a story. You can even break boundaries and create children’s stories that are one page or hundreds. You are only limited by your imagination.

Develop a process for your next story and before you know it, you’ll have created something special.

Also, I think anyone can create a story. Children can do it. Adults can do it. It’s the doing it part that we all need to achieve.

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