'We Be of One Blood'
Illustration for Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Books
This piece is inspired by a phrase used in the novels; "We be of one blood, thou and I". It is used as a greeting amongst the different tribes of animals, and captures the spirit of interdependency and respect between them.
We Be of One Blood
Watercolor, waterproof india ink and gold gel ink on bristol paper.
12" x 9"
Finished piece
Book layout
Lineart. Inking done by dip pen with a Nikko G nib.
A work in progress shot of sketches and layouts.
List of characters from the book. Other than an enjoyable read of the novel, research was done on the species of animals mentioned in the book, their habitats and their comparative sizes.
