The Lantern and the Promise: characters

Status: character sheet ready. Drawn with Gemini 3 Pro Image in a classic watercolor picture-book style. Next: approve or ask for changes to anyone; then I illustrate the 14 pages using these as references.

Everyone together

A test: all characters in one picture, drawn from the individual sheets below. They stay consistent.

Miguel

Main character. 9 years old, navy sweater vest, red sneakers, always has a yellow pencil.

Ava

Miguel's friend. Two hair puffs with yellow ribbons, red glasses, mustard cardigan.

Mr. Lee

Their teacher. Green cardigan, black glasses, red pen in his pocket.

Mrs. Ortega

The principal. Burgundy blazer, silver-streaked bun, gold key on her lanyard.

Father Tom

The priest. White beard, round glasses, wooden cross.

Grandma

Miguel's abuela. Silver braid, blue flowered dress, knit shawl.

The Lantern

Brass lantern: bright when it is making things, soft when it is helping, dark on the shelf.

Next: approve or ask for changes; then the 14 page illustrations. Read the story