Junjun Chen | United States
"Tea For Three" is a 56-page wordless picture book depicting the story of a girl chased incessantly by a monster from wilderness to forest. In a series of surprising twists, the girl and her cat friend discover that the monster, who chases them all the way, simply seeks to share a cup of tea with them. With a touch of horror, surprising twists, and a hint of humor, I aim to offer a new perspective on confronting our inner fears.
The inspiration for this book comes from my real experiences. Reflecting on the journey I have been through, I realize that fear is merely an internal imagination. When I can calmly confront my fear, it can even push me to see a bigger world. Through the journey, I have improved my abilities and gained friendships. Finally, I was able to sit down and peacefully have a cup of tea with my fear.
All the line work is done with charcoal pencil on paper, and color is completed digitally and combined with watercolor texture. The spread size is 17x11.25 inches.
Education:
School of Visual Arts
MFA in illustration as Visual Essay
Graduation: 2023