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| The context of the Illustration is a narrative one. This illustration is probably for a book or a short story. The sender of this illustration is the story, and its intended audience of the message is the reader of the story. The reader can be an adult or a child. The message and the purpose of the illustration is to communicate the fear of the dark that some children experience. This illustration was done digitally but it looks like it is painted in watercolors. Making the illustration look like a watercolor gives the image a soft look and makes the message more light-hearted than actually scary. Also, the somewhat “naïve” style of the illustrator influences the message and reinforces the light-heartedness of the illustration. The style of the illustration meets the audiences’ and the illustrator’s needs by showing that even though the child is scared, it is not a serious fear. The style lends to the cute, and funny message of childhood fears. The style also makes the story and message accessible to all ages in the audience. |
