BOOKLET #1

GRAPHICS & VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN

POSTER

SKETCHES
#1
For my first sketch, I used mixed media paper and I printed out different news articles/stories of the Soucouyant and
stuck them in varying positions using Paper Glue.

#2

After I used my reference image and drew and color in an old lady with fire on her back to depict the lore of a
Soucouyant being and old lady that turns into a ball of fire at night.

#3
After transferring my sketch onto an App called Ibis Paint X, I used the color palette and blended where necessary, I
decided to keep the lady faceless.

#4
I then added images of rice and salt because they keep her from transforming into a full ball of fire. I also
added a layer of “SOUCOUYANT” in a fire font called HELLBONE.

FINAL PIECE
Using Canva I rearranged the salt and rice to be ath the bottom of her feet and I also added another text layer “ A
BLOOD SUCKING HAG” at the bottom of the first text layer.

“A Blood Sucking Hag”

Apps Used: Canva, Figma & Ibis Paint X

FONTS
Hell bone

Tallows sans Pen

REFERENCE
http://www.tntisland.com/folklore.html

https://www.caribbeanreads.com/soucouyant/

https://caribbeanhistoryarchives.blogspot.com/2011/08/trinidads-folklore-and-legends.html
ANALYSIS
Caribbean folklore is rich with tales of the supernatural, among them, the Soucouyant, a blood-sucking
hag whose legend haunts the islands. In my artwork, "A Blood Sucking Hag," I delve into this iconic
figure, drawing from my Trinidadian roots and personal encounters with the story. Inspired by firsthand
storytelling of the Soucouyant, I crafted "A Blood Sucking Hag" to explore the themes of fear,
superstition, and cultural identity inherent in Caribbean folklore. This piece serves as a homage to the
storytelling traditions of my homeland and invites viewers to immerse themselves in its mysteries. Using a
vibrant palette of reds, purples, and yellows, I depict the fiery essence of the Soucouyant against a
backdrop of different stories. In "A Blood Sucking Hag," I offer viewers a glimpse into the captivating
world of Caribbean folklore. Through this artwork, I celebrate the enduring power of storytelling in
shaping cultural identity and invite others to explore the rich tapestry of tales that define the Caribbean
experience.