I had decided before receiving the book that I would let whatever shape the book was in,
dictate the direction that the art should go. The way in which the book had been
vandalized made it look somewhat like a bird, so that became the theme. The bird is
symbolic of regeneration, like the Phoenix rising from the ashes. It was important to create
a bird/book that exemplified rebirth, hope, freedom, and soaring to greater heights. The
blue branch represents the sky, giving peace and calmness, and a safe haven for the bird.
It is also to remind us to keep elevated thoughts. The branch is grounded in a rock to give
it a strong foundation on which to rest.
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