Children's book illustration of
Subject
, during
Scene
. Gentle, approachable characters with expressive eyes and soft smiles. Style: soft gouache with colored-pencil line on lightly textured paper; rounded, friendly shapes. Composition: eye-level, medium-wide, rule-of-thirds focal point, portrait page layout with breathing-room margins for text. Lighting: warm, diffused golden-hour or lamplight from one side; soft shadows and a subtle glow, light haze for depth. Color palette: Color Scheme; low saturation with warm highlights and calm neutrals. Background simplified into bold readable shapes; a few storytelling props to support the moment. Rendering: smooth blends, tactile brush strokes, crisp focus on characters, softly defocused background. Mood: cozy, kind, whimsical and reassuring.