From the First Spark

First sketches, character designs, environment and color study.

Red Forest Island is a visual narrative that follows Jared—a gentle bear who knits—and John, a curious rabbit with energy to spare. Their days are filled with small comforts: pinecones, sweaters, tea, long silences, and soft friendship.

Pinecone Gathering – a storyboard sequence from Red Forest Island

A walk through tall trees. A gesture of care. A pinecone, passed from one paw to another.

The memory box – a storyboard sequence from Red Forest Island

A visual meditation on how we remember

The Gift – a storyboard sequence from Red Forest Island

Six-panel sequence exploring emotional pacing through silence and ritual

From the First Spark

Early sketch capturing the origin of tone and character