The Urban Shadow: Book Illustration by Natalie Foss

The Urban Shadow - Natalie Foss

Natalie Foss, from Oslo, Norway, has illustrated a fold-out book seen from a fox’s point of view, called The Urban Shadow. The story is told without words, in a series of about 20 panels. In the tale, a fox explores the city and is challenged by its encounters with other animals and with humans. The work appears to be created using pencil and/or pastel on a grey-toned paper. The use of many shades of blue helps set the night-time scene. Foss has done a fantastic job of capturing objects that people see every day in city life – from street lights to garbage cans – from a new perspective.

“I usually find inspiration in people, music, animals, subcultures, feelings, thoughts and a good cup of coffee!” says Natalie, “I love colours, faces and quirky things, and I enjoy experimenting.”

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Via Natalie Foss’ website

Tom is a writer, artist, and multi-media guru from Pennsylvania, U.S. He holds a Master's in Journalism and Mass Communication, but he has also taken several university-level courses in fine arts, art appreciation, graphic design, printmaking, and Asian art. He has been blogging for Monde Mosaic since February 2014.

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