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Metaphor is central to my research question and I have used non-verbal metaphor througout my book to convey different messages about time. The background images are also representing the inner world of the characters and work particulary well to give a sense of inside being outside in spread 10.

1. Clocks are used in the backgrounds to convey a sense of urgency, particularly in spreads where Mum is rushing. Mum wears a watch and there are clocks on the wall in the sewing shop.

2. Shadows appear subtley at first like in the spread where they are entering the shop, shadows from the trees are begining to creep over the hill. They get longer and more scary as indigo becomes more anxious about time running out. This is also connected to the sun going down and the day coming to an end in reference to ‘end of life’.

3. Buttons are used as a metaphor for money, as though indigo violet is imagining the buttons are coins she is saving in her jar. trying to ‘save’ so she can ‘spend’ more time with Mum.

4. Leaves represent the passing of time and are used to represent a more natural and gentle sense of time passing slowly and calmly.

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Sometimes words seem so inadequate #lostforwords #childrensbookillustration #picturesbyalice #sketchbook #alicecullinane #artist https://www.instagram.com/p/BQkQ6DWFVPP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1navy2zvgmvt8

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It felt like time was running out... #childrensbookillustration #picturesbyalice #uclan #alicecullinane https://www.instagram.com/p/BavoL45FnG4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1h5zcfbse4dny

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Also ended up with an outline I can print in any colour #linocut #picturesbyalice #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #columbianpress #uclan

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3 colour #linocut #picturesbyalice #uclan #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration

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Love this one #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #columbianpress #uclan #picturesbyalice #linocut

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Very happy with the progress I made in the print studio today #linocut #picturesbyalice #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart

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Day 28. Red haired Nana for Abz 🌈🦋#picturesbyalice #elders #childrensbookillustration #dailydrawing #drawingchallenge

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Day 28. A unicorn and a fairy for Eve 🦄💛🌈 #unicorn #mythology #picturesbyalice #artist #illustrations #fairytale

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Day 26. For my colleague's at @theeggfactoryhb who gave me the words openness, collaboration, accessibility and community. #coworking #picturesbyalice #illustration

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Day 25. A sparkling pony for my Sister Jen, and our friends Eleanor and Seonaid 🐴❤️ #drawingchallange #mylittlepony #magical

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Day 24. A fictitious Figian tiple with notes of palm and hibiscus for my tropical friend Niki 🌴🌺#draweveryday #picturesbyalice #fridaynight #cocktails

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Day 23. A midwife drawing for my midwife friends Jennie May, Abbie Zia and Lola Wild. You do an amazing job! #midwife #pinard #palpate #naturalbirth #mother

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Day 22. A rainbow snail for Shellie #draweveryday #snailmail #picturesbyalice #artist

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Day 21. Dancing Moon for my dear friend Lola (em plumb hope you like this one too!) #moon #night #dailydrawing #picturesbyalice #artist

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Day 20. A group of friends walking into the sunset for Matt, sky on fire! #sunset #friendship #draweveryday #picturesbyalice

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Day 19. A mermaid for Kim🐚🐬🐠 not sure which I prefer the original or the mirror image! #mermaid #mythical #childrensbookillustration #draweveryday #picturesbyalice