Over the course of a few months, I worked with Signs of Love, a nonprofit that serves deaf communities in underserved regions, to develop new illustrations. They desired a series of drawings that encapsulate the steps of a healthy, long-term relationship. We originally planned for six drawings to replace the ones currently in use. I added a seventh because it seemed strange to jump from pregnancy to old age with nothing in between.
The goal was to create illustrations that look like the people served, i.e., people who are not white or wear white gloves on their wedding day. I think we succeeded. Plus, the drawings are simply adorable. I may or may not have laughed in delight multiple times as I worked on them.
