The Pig Who Went up a Hill and Came Down a Mountain

Mostly because I like the symbolism in Ivor Monger's 1995 film, I've chosen to name this post according. It's about working to make great things. As promised my sketches and illustrations from the SCBWI intensive this weekend. The spread I chose to illustrate from "The Favorite Place."

I decided to make the characters piggies because... well .... pigs are easier to draw, and I felt like I need some more animals in my portfolio.

Finally, the finished piece. I need to work on her hair a little bit and darken up the bookshelves in the back a tad but this pig's ready for her close up: