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QUESTION
Create a Graphics Poster about A Soucouyant in Caribbean Folklore using Digital Apps and
various Graphic Techniques.

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.