Diving into Children's Book Illustration: A Beginner's Guide | KerriDixonArt.com

Join me in this engaging session where we dive deep into the art of illustrating children's books. Whether you're a beginner dreaming of creating your first book or an established artist looking to expand into a new field, this chat covers everything from the basics of character design to leveraging public domain works for your projects. Discover the steps to building a compelling portfolio, learn about the pros and cons of self-publishing versus traditional publishing, and get tips on how to make your illustrations stand out. Perfect for artists at any stage of their career looking to explore the enchanting world of children's literature.

Key Highlights:

Understanding the basics of children's book illustration.
Tips for character design and conveying emotions through art.
How to use public domain works creatively.
Building and presenting a professional portfolio.
Navigating the publishing industry, including self-publishing platforms.
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Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - Why Illustrate Children’s Books? 05:15 - Basics of Children’s Book Illustration 12:45 - Using Public Domain Works 18:20 - Creating and Presenting Your Portfolio 25:30 - Navigating the Publishing World 34:00 - Q&A Session 42:00 - Closing Thoughts

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