HONGERTOCHT 1945 A graphic NOvel
Hongertocht 1945 is a coming-of-age, adventure story based on the experiences of my aunt and her sister growing up in occupied Holland during WW2. As the story progresses, we see the relationship between the two sisters develop as they need to rely on each other to survive. It was nominated for the LDC Work in Progress Graphic Novel Competition, 2020. Still in development.
Concept art for the Cover
Sample pages from the comic before colour
Original version for the LDC Competition. fully rendered page with possible colour palette
Sample pages colour page from the comi
Sample pages from the comic before colour
Original version for the LDC Competition. grey scale version using ink and pencil to add depth and atmosphere.
Original cover design for the LDC Competition.
Concept Art for Hongertoucht, family character sketches.
My process for Hongertocht 1945 began by exploring ideas for what the all the characters who appeared in the story. Once I had drawn them It helped me develop their personalities whilst I wrote the script. Hongertocht is the first time I created a script in advance, previously I have drawn the panels and the developed the script at the same time, which helped my organisation.
Concept art for all characters appearing in the story.