My evaluation and thoughts

At the end of my project, I looked back through my book with fresh eyes, I have enjoyed challenging my self and letting my self become stressed. I believe it was a good choice, as I have tested my limits and pushed boundaries, forcing myself out of my comfort zone.

I think I tackled the book in an interesting way, that has paid off, not strictly focusing on the pornographic side of things, having looked at scenes that weren't just about the sex, which is the sole reason why people read the book. I think I have illustrated it in a competent manor and my illustrations work well beside and with the book. Not focusing on faces was a good choice in my opinion because it has reverted the book to its original state, full of mystery,letting people imagine mr grey in their own mind, without this image of Jamie Dorman hanging over their heads, or Dakota Johnson. Because of focusing on hands I have been able to show both sides of the book effectively, letting people make  their own mind up about the story. I have sat on the fence- is it a raunchy love story or is it a harrowing tale of sexual and domestic abuse? You decide.


I am glad I strayed away from what I know and tackled an adult book, I feel like I could do this again now I have found my footing within adult illustration.