Yrbe the Octopus
Fantasy

by

Bill O'Neil

Yrbe the Octopus
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Yrbe the Octopus
This illustration was inspired by the avant garde Soviet constructionist style of children's books from the 1920's and 1930's. Although this illustration was intended to be a little more playful and optimistic! I remember loving woodblock prints in children's fairy tales more than the stories themselves – the chaos, the subtle hidden elements, the mystery and action. How every time I would look at them I would find something new.
SandraCohen
SandraCohen ::
April 22, 2008
I like it a lot.