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
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Ready to dive in and make a commitment to your success as a children’s book illustrator? Sign up HERE. Hurry! This class is almost full!
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Transform your art career and Make Art That Sells. Registration is open for Illustrating Children’s Books (starts October, 2nd).
