Laiškai karžygiams (Letters to the knights) is a book that compiles letters to children by Lithuanian seminarians. The stories told teach eternal truths of the Catholic Faith in a simple and sincere way. The action usually takes place in the time and place of the authors, namely - interwar period Lithuania. Themes of healthy enthusiasm, honesty and sacrifice are deeply rooted in the letters.
Illustrations were done mixing both traditional (pencil on paper) and digital methods which seemed like a good fit for the book.
Illustrations
Illustrations were done mixing both traditional (pencil on paper) and digital methods which seemed like a good fit for the book.
Illustrations
Cover illustration of Laiškai karžygiams - a priest is leading a Catholic procession. Sacred Heart and Double Cross flags flying in the crowd.
Jesus Christ carrying the Cross through the streets of Jerusalem.
A merchants cart is overrun by burglars. Children are praying in order to ask for Heavenly assistance.
A family is praying to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the conversion of their alcoholic father.
A mother is reading to her children. Candle light offers comfort during long winter nights.
Nativity. Our Lord Jesus Christ is born.
Sketches/work in progress
website: www.jonillustration.com (prints available)
buy the book: www.tradere.lt (only in Lithuanian)
contact: jurgisjonaitis@yahoo.com
contact: jurgisjonaitis@yahoo.com
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