Young Yogi and the Mind Monsters
Book Illustration for Atmosphere Press, Sonja Radvila
Kaori was inspired by Indian folk art characterized by vivid colors and naive composition. Through her illustrations, she tried to depict the story based on Patanjali's Yoga Sutra and show that people make their reality which all depends on their perceptions. So Kaori drew the dreamy and imaginary scenery based on the storyline. She remembers how things look and feel in her childhood, reality full of magic and colors. She expressed how the mind shapes reality so that kids can overcome their fear of mind monsters.
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"Young Yogi and the Mind Monster" -Patanjali's classic Yoga Sutras through a Child's Eye is written by Sonja Radvila. The mind is a monster! Patanjali's classic Yoga Sutras seen through a child's eye. Through a whimsical story, Young Yogi and the Mind Monsters are a gift for readers looking to understand Patanjali's rich, ancient, and mind-bending philosophy.
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illustration, book illustration, children book, picture book, Yoga Sutras, philosophy, spiritual illustration, japanese artist, kaori hamura long,
Production Technology
Kaori read the script and came up with sketches of all the characters with the writer's direction. When the designs were approved, the artist sketched the storyboard for each chapter. Then she created illustrations in pencils and papers and colored them in Photoshop and Illustrator.
Design Challenge
Since it was a collaboration with a writer, the artist had to imagine what the writer is imagining. But she was very open to what the artist brought to the table and worked beautifully together.
Project Duration
The writer approached the artist in 2015, and they have started working on character designs. With many backs and forth and story changes, Kaori wrapped up the illustrations in 2018. With crowdfunding, the writer found a publisher to publish the books.
Operation Flow
The writer pitched to a crowdfunding website called Publishizer, and Atmosphere Press published it. They are sold worldwide on Amazon and Barnes and Noble etc.
Research
Kaori read Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and study Yoga philosophy and Indian culture and art. She also tested her illustrations using a different medium to achieve the right feel for the story.
Inspiration
A whimsical story, "Young Yogi and the Mind Monsters," was written by Sonja Radvila to understand the rich, ancient, and mind-bending philosophy of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. The story is filled with colorful visual and profound questions about how the mind works. As an illustrator interested in Yoga Sutras' philosophy and meditation, it was easy for Kaori to imagine each scene with a clear image.
Image Credits
Illustrator : Kaori Hamura Long Author : Sonja Radvila Publisher: Atmosphere Press
Project Overview
Young Yogi and the Mind Monsters Book Illustration has been a Iron winner in the Print and Published Media Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Iron Recognition
Kaori Hamura Long was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Young Yogi and the Mind Monsters Book Illustration.
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Young Yogi and the Mind Monsters: A Whimsical Book Illustration Journey into Yoga Sutras
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