The Beach Clean
A self-initiated illustration, thinking about altruism and kindness within the community and how children could feel inspired to be a part of that to combat negative news of climate change. So I came up with the idea of a beach clean-up club. I was also really inspired by beautiful Welsh landscapes after a visit there earlier this year!
![BryonyCrane-BeachClean23Smallish Peruvian Potato Farmer Illustration](https://i0.wp.com/bryonycrane.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BryonyCrane-BeachClean23Smallish.jpg?resize=1080%2C663&ssl=1)
![BryonyCrane-BeachClean23Detail Marge in Charge Cover Illustration Detail Crop](https://i0.wp.com/bryonycrane.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BryonyCrane-BeachClean23Detail.jpg?resize=502%2C502&ssl=1)
![BryonyCrane-BeachCleanDetail4 Marge in Charge Cover Illustration Detail Crop](https://i0.wp.com/bryonycrane.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BryonyCrane-BeachCleanDetail4.jpg?resize=502%2C502&ssl=1)
![BryonyCrane-BeachClean23Detail3 Marge in Charge Cover Illustration Detail Crop](https://i0.wp.com/bryonycrane.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BryonyCrane-BeachClean23Detail3.jpg?resize=502%2C502&ssl=1)
![BryonyCrane-BeachClean23Detail2 Marge in Charge Cover Illustration Detail Crop](https://i0.wp.com/bryonycrane.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BryonyCrane-BeachClean23Detail2.jpg?resize=502%2C502&ssl=1)
![BryonyCrane-BeachClean23Detail1 Marge in Charge Cover Illustration Detail Crop](https://i0.wp.com/bryonycrane.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BryonyCrane-BeachClean23Detail1.jpg?resize=502%2C502&ssl=1)
Here’s a little insight into my illustration process. First, I did a fast ideation session working out some different concepts and doing quick thumbnail roughs – these are a couple of my favourites including the beach clean idea, which I then flipped so that the composition would lead the eye from left to right. I then draw up the final linework, which I like to get as tight as possible (and approved by a client) before the colouring stage.
After I’ve nailed down the sketch, I digitally paint some colour roughs in Procreate to experiment with different palette ideas and how they work with the feel of the project and what direction I want to go in. Once I’ve selected my (/the client’s) favourite, which in this case was the bottom centre colour scheme, I move on to the final artwork!
![BryonyCrane-BeachCleanThumbs.jpg](https://i0.wp.com/bryonycrane.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BryonyCrane-BeachCleanThumbs.jpg.jpeg?resize=480%2C339&ssl=1)
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![BryonyCrane-BeachCleanDrawingSmall](https://i0.wp.com/bryonycrane.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/BryonyCrane-BeachCleanDrawingSmall.jpg?resize=1000%2C707&ssl=1)