Category:Course: Illustrating Children’s Books
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Learn how you can build a lucrative career in the dreamy world of children’s book illustration with Make Art That Sells’ Children’s Book Illustration Course and Illustrating Children’s Books Plus courses!

Designed for newbies and pro illustrators alike, this career-changing course covers everything you need to know to give your children’s book illustration career a huge boost. In just five weeks, you’ll create a ready-to-send pitch presentation that contains everything an art director or publisher needs to see to give you work. Taught by industry professionals, you’ll gain real-world insights into the thriving children’s book market, whilst honing your skills through weekly assignments, live reviews, downloadable worksheets, video lessons, interviews with publishers and illustrators and more. Get all the tools, insight, and advice you need to succeed with Illustrating Children’s Books.

Posted on September 16, 2017.

Illustrating Children’s Books Student Showcase part 4 {Jan 2017 class}

We are so proud of our wonderful Make Art That Sells alumni and are pleased to showcase a series of gorgeous student work that was produced in the previous session of the Illustrating Children’s Books class. *** Sofia Moore My favorite week was week #5 “Cover design” for the Ted Tingley story. How did the ‘Illustrating Children’s Book’ class help you grow? I felt like it was my most successful week because I was able to see how my skills to illustrate had been improved by the end of the course. And in general, I keep taking this class (again in October) because I am still establishing my style as an illustrator and Lilla’s class helps tremendously to grow and evolve in the shortest time. I can’t wait to see where the next class will take me! As I feel little more confident about my painting and drawing techniques, I want to create stronger pieces

Posted on September 15, 2017.

Illustrating Children’s Books Student Showcase part 3 {Jan 2017 class}

We are so proud of our wonderful Make Art That Sells alumni and are pleased to showcase a series of gorgeous student work that was produced in the previous session of the Illustrating Children’s Books class. *** Kate Merritt Week five was the ‘Cover’ assignment and it was my favourite because it was a culmination of everything I had learn’t over the whole course. Here is Ruby and Norman walking along the beach wall, hand in hand. How did the ‘Illustrating Children’s Book’ class help you grow? The ICB course helped me grow so much. When you look at the work I was doing at the beginning it’s so different to the end. I learn’t how to break down each step eg: Building characters, their expressions, poses, the environment, covers and how important it is to see the connection between the characters. I learn’t how to use a limited colour palette and how neutrals really

Posted on September 14, 2017.

Illustrating Children’s Books Student Showcase part 2 {Jan 2017 class}

We are so proud of our wonderful Make Art That Sells alumni and are pleased to showcase a series of gorgeous student work that was produced in the previous session of the Illustrating Children’s Books class. *** Sam Loman Week 4 was definitely my favourite week because everything I practiced the first 3 weeks came together: character, accessories and environment. I love to see an illustration ‘grow’ from sketches, drafts, semi-finished drawings to a finished piece which I am still proud of, normally after a weeks I don’t like my work anymore…..always think I could do better… Although those 5 weeks were very intensive I still have the feeling I didn’t rushed and took the time to know my characters, to try different things and came to a style I still like…HOORAY. How did the ‘Illustrating Children’s Book’ class help you grow? I have illustrated a lot of children’s books, but I never broke it

Posted on September 13, 2017.

Illustrating Children’s Books Student Showcase part 1 {Jan 2017 class}

We are so proud of our wonderful Make Art That Sells alumni and are pleased to showcase a series of gorgeous student work that was produced in the previous session of the Illustrating Children’s Books class. *** Sara Netherway This is Ruby and Norman playing together from Poses in Week 3. This week was great for making the characters come alive and tell the story. In this image I was building a relationship between the characters as Ruby crouched down, interested to hear Normans stories of home. How did the ‘Illustrating Children’s Book’ class help you grow? I grew so much through the Illustrating Children’s Book class. Because of the way the course is structured I was able to build and see huge progress through the weeks, this gave me a lot of confidence in the process. Now I can use the tools I’ve learnt in the class again and again to grow even more.

Posted on September 12, 2017.

Top tips for illustrators, four books I love and what you can learn from them.

Sometimes life is pretty magical. Did you know that I filmed our course, Illustrating Children’s Books, in Brighton, England with someone I admire. Zoe Tucker, respected children’s book art director and mischief-maker, was my co-conspirator in the course. Me and Zoe Tucker in Brighton, getting ready for filming When you film tons of videos with someone over many days, you really get to know them. And with someone like Zoe, you get to experience the vast depth of their knowledge. Lilla: Zoe, can I ask you anything on camera about books, or is there anything you don’t want me to ask? Will I be putting you on the spot? Would you rather know in advance? Zoe: No. Ask me anything on camera. And so I did. And she knows A TON. We filmed the core content of the course but we sprinkled in some free-form banter. There was plenty of impromptu

Posted on September 8, 2017.

Free Video Series Part 5: Illustrating Children’s Books

Welcome to final part of our 5 part video series on ‘Illustrating Children’s Books. Ready to dive in and make a commitment to your success as a children’s book illustrator? Sign up HERE. Hurry! This class will fill! PART 5: Lilla reads one of her favorite children’s books What you’ll learn in this video: See how an agent and art director analyze a winning children’s book How to create wit by contradicting the text How to vary the size of your characters to create drama How you can actually illustrate a page without any text whatsoever See Lilla’s and Zoe’s favorite pages and why Your mini assignment for today is: Share your favorite children’s book with us! Take a photo of the cover and upload it to Instagram using #matskidbook If you’re having problems viewing this video or want to download it please click here. *** Ready to dive in and

Posted on September 7, 2017.

Free Video Series Part 4: Illustrating Children’s Books

Welcome to part 4 of our 5 part video series on ‘Illustrating Children’s Books. Ready to dive in and make a commitment to your success as a children’s book illustrator? Sign up HERE. Hurry! This class will fill! PART 4: See how a children’s book art director makes your book spectacular What you’ll learn in this video: What is pacing and why it’s so important How the art director uses a book dummy to lay out dramatic flow for the illustrator How Zoe improved upon the illustrator’s pacing in an actual book dummy At the end of the short video, I’ll give you a fun mini assignment to improve your illustration skills. Be sure to listen to the end. #matskidbook If you’re having problems viewing this video or want to download it please click here. *** Ready to dive in and make a commitment to your success as a children’s book

Posted on September 6, 2017.

Free Video Series Part 3: Illustrating Children’s Books

Welcome to part 3 of our 5 part video series on ‘Illustrating Children’s Books. Ready to dive in and make a commitment to your success as a children’s book illustrator? Sign up HERE. Hurry! This class will fill! PART 3: How to do a vintage children’s book look What you’ll learn in this video: How to use a light box and tracing paper to make the flat layers How to make digital art have warmth How to add drama with only three colors Why a retro look is popular Your mini assignment for today is: Draw a pencil in only three flat colors. Think about including the eraser, metal bit, typography, wood, graphite, shadow. #matskidbook If you’re having problems viewing this video or want to download it please click here. *** Ready to dive in and make a commitment to your success as a children’s book illustrator? Sign up HERE. Hurry! This class is

Posted on September 5, 2017.

What do Art Directors look for in Children’s Book Illustration?

Teaching the Illustrating Children’s Books class, has made me even more in love with children’s books.By writing and filming the course with highly regarded children’s book art director Zoe Tucker, I have come to more fully understand what makes a children’s book great. A few of the many books I discuss in class I’ve chosen a book that beautifully illustrates 4 key points that art directors look for in artwork: Is there a strong character? Can you easily identify the emotions of the characters? Is the story being told clearly? Is the style fabulous and fresh? Let’s take a look at a book that I adore. Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty, by David Roberts This book cover hits all the notes: Is there a strong main character? Yes. The boy is really appealing. His hair and sweater are nice touches. Remember, your main character is the star of the book. You are

Posted on September 5, 2017.

Free Video Series Part 2: Illustrating Children’s Books

Welcome to part 2 of our 5 part video series on ‘Illustrating Children’s Books. Ready to dive in and make a commitment to your success as a children’s book illustrator? Sign up HERE. Hurry! This class will fill! PART 2: Do I need to draw realistically to do a Children’s Book? What you’ll learn in this video: How you can approach drawing for a Children’s book. The different ways other illustrators have drawn characters or subject matter. How you can take an object (not a person or animal) and give it personality. That giving your character or subject matter personality is key. Your mini assignment for today is: Find your favorite children’s book character. Take a photo. (Be sure to credit the artist) Upload it to Instagram with #matskidbook If you’re having problems viewing this video or want to download it please click here. *** Ready to dive in and make