This illustration shows an intimate and dreamy scene of a boy completely absorbed in his book. Sitting in a classic armchair, placed in the middle of a lush garden full of blooming flowers, he exudes a serene calm. The soft summer colours - the green of the leaves, the orange and white of the flowers, the blue of the sky - reinforce the feeling of a warm and carefree day. The light falls filtered through the trees, giving the scene an almost timeless, fairytale feel.
The boy himself is focused and calm, as if completely absorbed in the world unfolding between the pages. His simple clothes - an orange shirt and jeans - make him recognisable and mundane, while the surroundings seem almost magical. The chair, stately and homely at the same time, is a striking contrast to the wild nature around him and emphasises the special setting: a place where fantasy and reality meet.
The whole thing exudes an atmosphere of childlike wonder, summer silence and the enchantment of reading in nature. The image seems to be an ode to the power of stories and the freedom that books can give: disappearing for a moment into another world, while the flowers, trees and silence of the garden remain patiently around you.
I am Natascha, illustrator and storyteller, inspired by nature, animals and life in Swedish Lapland. In my work, I combine soft watercolour and gouache colours with a touch of magic. Foxes by a lake, misty forests and atmospheric cottages often feature in my illustrations. With.. Read more…
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany