Character Design Begins: Bringing Yabbit the Rabbit to Life
After finalizing our illustrator/author agreement, Rod began the first round of Yabbit the Rabbit character sketches. Using photos of my mother and me for inspiration, we developed anthropomorphic characters that feel deeply human—and it’s incredible to see my mother’s idea finally come to life.
Meeting My Illustrator: How a Chance Connection Brought Yabbit the Rabbit to Life
When a barista introduced me to her friend, a digital artist at Cineteca Nacional de México, I had no idea that conversation would lead me to the perfect illustrator for Yabbit the Rabbit. This post shares how one meeting changed everything and why creative connections matter.
Finding the Right Illustrator for My Children’s Book: The Search Begins
The story is written, the characters are developed, and now comes one of the most exciting steps, finding an illustrator. In this post, I share where I’m looking, what I’ve learned, and how an unexpected café conversation might lead me to the perfect artist for Yabbit the Rabbit.