My adult class was inspired by the beautiful and happy illustrations of Magaly Ohika. See her work here. We analyzed her style, and shapes and her use of gestures to create strories about childhood innocence and friendships. We created our own unique child illustration inspired by her style. We drew in pencil, then traced in permanent fine-line marker. We used watercolores in transparent layers, and were mindful of shadow and light to create that etherial, soft look Ohika is so good at. Lastly, we added definition in colored pencil.