How to Illustrate a Children's Book
Obtain and study the writer's brief.. Tailor images based on reading level.. Gain inspiration from the work of other artists.
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Obtain and study the writer's brief.
Obtain and study the writer's brief.
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Tailor images based on reading level.
Tailor images based on reading level.
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Gain inspiration from the work of other artists.
Gain inspiration from the work of other artists.
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Draw thumbnail sketches of the book.
Draw thumbnail sketches of the book.
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Draw some study sketches of your story.
Draw some study sketches of your story.
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Create a sketching template.
Create a sketching template.
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Work with the text.
Work with the text.
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Check for consistency.
Check for consistency.
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Share your sketches with your client.
Share your sketches with your client.
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Prepare final sketches of each spread.
Prepare final sketches of each spread.
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Transfer your sketches to watercolor paper.
Transfer your sketches to watercolor paper.
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Determine your colors.
Determine your colors.
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Paint with a watercolor brush.
Paint with a watercolor brush.
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Define your lines with a pen.
Define your lines with a pen.
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