8 Corners of the World - Illustrations for the collection

Early concepts for the main character. At this time, the team was unsure wether to use the likeness of the marathonist in real life or if an entire new character should be created. Early 2016

Early concepts for the main character. At this time, the team was unsure wether to use the likeness of the marathonist in real life or if an entire new character should be created. Early 2016

Adapted early concepts for the main character. The team decided to go for an older-looking character. Early 2016

Adapted early concepts for the main character. The team decided to go for an older-looking character. Early 2016

The final concept for the main character. In the end, it was decided that the team would just stick to a more life-like character which resembled Marcelo himself. Early 2017

The final concept for the main character. In the end, it was decided that the team would just stick to a more life-like character which resembled Marcelo himself. Early 2017

E-Hat, Marcelo's companion through his adventures.

E-Hat, Marcelo's companion through his adventures.

Cover variants for the books.

Cover variants for the books.

Illustration from Book 1

Illustration from Book 1

Illustration from Book 1

Illustration from Book 1

Illustration from Book 2

Illustration from Book 2

Illustration from Book 2

Illustration from Book 2

Illustration from Book 2

Illustration from Book 2

Illustration from Book 3

Illustration from Book 3

Illustration from Book 4

Illustration from Book 4

Illustration from Book 4

Illustration from Book 4

Illustration from Book 5

Illustration from Book 5

Illustration from Book 6

Illustration from Book 6

Illustration from Book 7

Illustration from Book 7

Illustration from Book 7

Illustration from Book 7

Illustration from Book 8

Illustration from Book 8

Illustrations from all books

Illustrations from all books

8 Corners of the World - Illustrations for the collection

These concepts and illustrations were made for the 8 Corners of the World Collection, a bundle of tales from the brazilian marathonist Marcelo Alves, which were translated into imaginative stories for children and teens.

Each book contains 4 to 5 illustrations, mixed together with pictures and memos from Marcelo's real life adventures. Overall, over 40 pieces were created for the collection.