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DESIGN DETAILS |
DESIGN NAME: Young Yogi and the Mind Monsters
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Book Illustration
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.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: "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.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: 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.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: 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.
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION 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.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: 205mm x 205mm 101 pages book
TAGS: illustration, book illustration, children book, picture book, Yoga Sutras, philosophy, spiritual illustration, japanese artist, kaori hamura long,
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: 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.
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.
ADDED DATE: 2020-06-22 04:25:16
TEAM MEMBERS (4) : Illustrator: Kaori Hamura Long, Writer: Sonja Radvila , Executive Editor at Atmosphere Press: Nick Courtright and
IMAGE CREDITS: Illustrator : Kaori Hamura Long
Author : Sonja Radvila
Publisher: Atmosphere Press
PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: © Kaori Hamura Long
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Visit the following page to learn more: http://kaorihamura.com/ |
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CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS |
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NAME: Atmosphere Press, Sonja Radvila
PROFILE: Atmosphere Press: Atmosphere Press is an independent, full-service publisher for books in genres ranging from nonfiction to fiction to poetry, with a special emphasis on being an author-friendly approach to the challenges of getting a book into the world.
Sonja Radvila (Author and Yoga Teacher)
Originally from Colorado, Sonja Radvila has been exploring life through the path of yoga since 1999, where she learned her first sun salutation while studying dance in Chennai, India. By 2004, she committed to daily practice in Ashtanga yoga and has been sharing the practice internationally for over 11 years. Inspired by the culmination of creativity, consciousness, ancient traditions, self-study, and a yearning to understand, this is her first book.
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COMMENTS |
Giulia Esposito |
Comment #12109 on December 27, 2022, 6:53 am |
I'm absolutely mesmerized by the illustrations of "Young Yogi and the Mind Monsters"! They are vibrant and captivating, and the attention to detail is incredible. The creative concept behind the work is ingenious and the execution is simply beautiful. I'm so impressed by the level of skill and craftsmanship that went into creating this masterpiece. It's no wonder this work has been recognized with an A' Design Award - it truly deserves the recognition! Congratulations to Kaori Hamura Long for this amazing accomplishment!
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Mark Allen |
Comment #85934 on January 4, 2023, 12:19 pm |
This award-winning work is truly inspiring and a great example of how traditional philosophy can be combined with modern art. The combination of vivid illustrations and profound questions make this book a captivating and fun experience for readers. Congratulations to the designer of this work for their creativity and dedication in bringing this project to life!
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Elisabeth Clark |
Comment #87345 on January 4, 2023, 1:30 pm |
I am absolutely in awe of Kaori Hamura Long's work, "Young Yogi and the Mind Monsters". Through her research of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and study of Yoga philosophy and Indian culture and art, she has used her creativity and talent to bring to life an enchanting story filled with whimsical visuals and thought-provoking questions. Her illustrations are wonderfully vivid and capture the emotion and beauty of the story. It is clear that Kaori has put a great amount of dedication, passion and skill into this work and it is no surprise that it has been recognised with an A' Design Award. I commend her for her tremendous effort and am truly inspired by her work.
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