Sam discovers a shivering little mouse in the snow. She helps the mouse to create a new and warm home in the greenhouse.
A new friendship is born.
This is a story visually narrated for the “Once Upon a Winter” challenge in 2023.
Book Cover Illustration • Sam and the Mouse
A story visually narrated for the "Once Upon a Winter" challenge.
Materials: Watercolor, acrylic gouache, pencil, and some digital enhancements.
Copyright © 2024 Brigit Hoogenberk Illustration All rights reserved.
The Guest • Sam and the Mouse
Sam discovers a shivering little mouse in the snow, sparking a new friendship. The first spread for the "Once Upon a Winter" challenge.
Materials: Watercolor, acrylic gouache, and pencil.
Copyright © 2023 Brigit Hoogenberk Illustration All rights reserved.
The Key • Sam and the Mouse
Sam searches for a key, envisioning the perfect home for the mouse. The third spread for the "Once Upon a Winter" challenge.
Materials: Watercolor, acrylic gouache, and pencil.
Copyright © 2023 Brigit Hoogenberk Illustration All rights reserved.
The Glasshouse • Sam and the Mouse
The Glasshouse • Sam and the Mouse
The mouse's new home is an enchanting glasshouse! The fourth spread for the "Once Upon a Winter" challenge.
Materials: Watercolor, acrylic gouache, and pencil.
Copyright © 2023 Brigit Hoogenberk Illustration All rights reserved.
Song • Sam and the Mouse
While singing, Sam and the mouse decorate the new mouse-house. The fifth spread for the "Once Upon a Winter" challenge.
Materials: Watercolor, acrylic gouache, and pencil.
Copyright © 2023 Brigit Hoogenberk Illustration All rights reserved.
Comet • Sam and the Mouse
Sam and the mouse gaze at the stars, celebrating their friendship. The final, sixth spread for the "Once Upon a Winter" challenge.
Materials: Watercolor, acrylic gouache, and pencil.
Copyright © 2023 Brigit Hoogenberk Illustration All rights reserved.
Book Cover Illustration • Sam and the Mouse
A story visually narrated for the "Once Upon a Winter" challenge.
Materials: Watercolor, acrylic gouache, pencil, and some digital enhancements.
Copyright © 2024 Brigit Hoogenberk Illustration All rights reserved.