Those of you who have taken our Make Art That Sells classes will know how valuable it is to hear from a professional and expert who works in the industry day in, day out, and can communicate what they look for from artists.
Over the next couple of weeks, we are excited to reveal some of the amazing Industry Expert interviews and articles we have lined up for our ‘Illustrating Children’s Book’ class, so you can get even more valuable insight and know-how on becoming a Children’s Book Illustrator.
Class begins on Monday, October 2nd and is almost full! You can still register HERE
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Today, we reveal that Kristine Nobles, Art Director at Candlewick Press, will be one of our expert interviews in class.
Kristin is the Art Director at Candlewick Press and the Group Art Director for the Entertainment Imprint globally for Walker Books in the UK and Australia, and Candlewick Press in the US.
As an Art Director at Candlewick, Kristine establishes stylistic direction, collaborates with, and manages the department workload of 12 designers and approximately 80+ original projects per season; as well as scheduling all those projects — a wide variety of genre from young board books to novelty, chapter books through illustrated middle grade and young adult novels.
Kristine evaluates picture book manuscripts pre acquisition and works to match text with illustration post acquisition, including negotiation of illustrator contracts. She personally art directs and designs several picture books and illustrated fiction titles per list.
We are excited to share Kristine’s expert tips with you in class!
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Are you ready to dive in and make a commitment to your success as a Children’s Book Illustrator?
Sign up HERE. Hurry! The last remaining spots are going fast!
