Where's Moony?
Canadian Illustrator, Marlaina Dauncey 's first children's book "Where's Moony" features the charming tale of Kat, and Owlie as they set off on a thrilling adventure to find Moony, who has disappeared from the sky after a frightening storm swept over their home in the hills of Ireland.
Marlaina's illustration style features soft charcoal brush strokes, and playful animal expressiveness. With this, she is able to soften the intense journey overseas, traversing dark night scenes, and frightful witches while maintaining a childlike wonder and calm to a rather exciting story!
A Peak Inside "Where's Moony?"
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Animal Expressiveness
Kat and Owlie team up to find Moony and return them to their Sky.
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Adding Levity to Dark Scenes
A witch entices Kat and Owlie with some fresh mouse pie as she casts a spell on Moony, turning him into a chandelier!
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Depicting Childlike fear
Moony, afraid, shrinks down small to hide in a cave. A fox friend finds them and gives Moony courage.
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Scenes of calm and wonder
Fairies prepare Kat and Owlie for their journey to rescue Moony and bring them back safe.
Skater Dawgs
He was a boy, they were a dog, could it get any more obvious? A young skateboarding prodigy discovers his dog's tricks go beyond sit, stay, and shake as he teaches them the art of skateboarding!
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Development of “Skater Dawgs”
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Character Design
Developing posing and movement of the pair.
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Expression and look
Finding the right face and consistancy in expressions.
The Tryouts
A story about practice, perseverance, and cooperation. Little Tori practices for the girl’s hockey team tryouts but her teammate, Deke the Husky, doesn’t want give up the puck!
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Development of “The Tryouts”
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Character Design
Exploring the look of Tori and Deke
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Medium and Style
Brushwork is a combination of watercolour and graphite techniques.
