When creating a scene for a picture book I take a good amount of time developing convincing and well-thought-out environments. 
Images from Knight Owl
In many ways, I see the “world” that my characters live in as playing a supporting role. The illustration here is doing a good amount of the storytelling through the signage put up on the castle's bulletin board. There are flyers warning of Dragon sightings, the call to arms poster, and of course, many flyers for Squires Pizza. All of these things play an important part in the story. Less obvious, and perhaps not as effective as it could have been, was the looming porticos at the top of the frame. I wanted to build in an underlying tension and possible danger to what seems to be a sunny day. I thought it might also be fun to foreshadow the massive teeth of the dragon.
I understand that most of this sort of thing will be missed by many readers but it makes it fun for me!
Have a great Monday!
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