Collaboration with Youenn Guilloux for the Illustration of "Recycle Bin Battle" For our project "Recycle Bin Battle," we had the opportunity to work with Youenn Guilloux, a talented illustrator based in Saint-Brieuc, in the Ctes-d'Armor department. Specializing in children's illustration, natural landscapes, animals, fantasy, and science fiction, Youenn captured our vision right from the start. This collaboration unfolded in several stages, each crucial to achieving a result that truly impressed us. Digital Painting: A Major Asset One aspect that particularly captivated us in Youenn Guilloux's work is his mastery of digital painting. This modern technique allows him to create illustrations that evoke the style of the 70s and 80s, with a rendering that is both nostalgic and contemporary. Digital painting offers incredible flexibility, enabling precise manipulation of colors, textures, and details. It is this ability to blend tradition and innovation that made Youenn Guilloux the perfect fit for our project. 1. Expressing Our Needs It all began with a discussion where we expressed our expectations to Youenn. We showed him examples of illustrations that inspired us so he could understand the style we were aiming for. This step was crucial to ensure we were on the same page. 2. Initial Proposals After understanding our needs, Youenn presented us with three initial proposals. Each had its own charm and perfectly matched the style we had in mind. These proposals allowed us to see what we really liked and provide specific feedback. 3. Feedback and Adjustments We reviewed the proposals and gave our feedback to Youenn. We indicated what we liked and what needed adjustments. This feedback phase was essential to refine the design and ensure the illustration perfectly matched our vision. 4. New Proposal With our feedback in hand, Youenn worked on a new proposal. This version was already very close to what we had imagined, but some details still needed fine-tuning. We continued to exchange ideas to refine this proposal. 5. Near-Final Version After several back-and-forth exchanges, we arrived at a near-final version of the illustration. This version incorporated all the elements we wanted and perfectly reflected the style and atmosphere we envisioned for "Recycle Bin Battle." 6. Final Touches To finalize the illustration, we had one last exchange with Youenn. This step allowed us to correct the final details and ensure everything was perfectly in place. Thanks to this close collaboration and Youenn's responsiveness, we obtained an illustration that exceeded our expectations. A Big Thank You and Discover "Recycle Bin Battle"! We would like to express our deep gratitude to Youenn Guilloux for his exceptional work and valuable collaboration. His talent, creativity, and ability to integrate our feedback were instrumental in the success of this project. Thank you, Youenn, for bringing our vision to life through a magnificent and inspiring illustration! If you're curious to see the final result, don't hesitate to explore our project "Recycle Bin Battle" and dive into this captivating universe! Recycle Bin Battle is available on Xbox https://www.xbox.com/fr-fr/games/store/recycle-bin-battle/9ngnnmbslwl9?msockid=1... Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/2470620/Recycle_Bin_Battle/