Narrative Illustration

Does it feel like you’re watched?

Every movement monitored?

These questions are the backbone of this narrative illustration. No one can escape, even the Moon has eyes.. Haydn has created this atmospheric artwork which depicts the Big Brother, detective society. Inspired by George Orwell’s 1984, a classic fiction book portraying a dystopian future. Every movement, thought and breath monitored.

Painted with gouache and edited digitally, this illustration showcases Haydn’s publishing illustration. Making a fine addition within any magazine, fiction book or newspaper article.

Using a limited colour palette of dark reds, yellow and blues to capture the atmosphere. The rule of thirds aids the composition. If you liked this narrative illustration, check out Haydn’s internal book illustrations or for something different, take a look at Haydn’s painting sketchbook.