Each poster I illustrated for the Orlando Shakes this season went through an evolution from initial concept sketches to final tweaks and refinements.
My initial concepts simply used sketches I had done at past performances. There is a big difference between a loose spontaneous sketch done in a dark theater and a final illustration, but it was a way to start getting ideas out.
I then went on to an illustration of the ghost of Christmas past in front of the raging fireplace. My thought was that we could all use some semblance of joy after more than 20 months of living with a pandemic.
Ultimately however I settled on Scrooge’s conversion on Christmas day as he holds up Tiny Tim. That visually expressed the joy I wanted without the visage of ghosts. It also helped to put a large chorus in the scene. There were other refinements to the poster involving refining chorus members, but I will not get into that minutia.
A Christmas Carol runs through December 24, 2021. The show features your favorite carols and awe-inspiring special effects, this delightful rendition tells the iconic tale of one man’s chance to change for the better. Gather together to witness the holiday magic and create a tradition for the whole family.