Narrative Book Cover Illustration "Five More Minutes" ( Character Design, Visual Development )

A story-driven book illustration centered on humor, character acting, and visual storytelling.
The challenge was to communicate an entire narrative in a single frame: a vintage convertible stranded in a roadside ditch, an elderly driver trying to solve the problem, a frightened passenger, and an unexpectedly confident goat who seems to have taken control of the situation. Every pose, facial expression, and compositional decision was refined to guide the viewer through the story while keeping the scene engaging and easy to read.

The illustration combines character design, environment art, expressive acting and lighting to create a memorable moment that feels like a snapshot from a larger adventure.
Created as a children`s book illustration through thumbnail sketches, composition studies, and a final digital painting in Adobe Photoshop.