Autumn in Mushroom Hollow - 2023

Watercolor, ink, colored pencil

This children’s book is my undergraduate thesis project. Titled Autumn in Mushroom Hollow, it tells the story of best friends, Clover and Twig, as they help their community prepare for the winter. As they do this, they learn about ethical foraging and stewardship of the earth. The story ends with the Harvest Festival, and the people of Mushroom Hollow come together to share the products of their labor. Everyone celebrates, and the long winter no longer seems so scary.

The illustrations seen here are some of the final versions of a 32-page mock-up book.