How to Become a Children's Book Illustrator. Ruth Hammond, Greg Dobbins

The book "How to Become a Children's Book Illustrator" by Ruth Hammond and Greg Dobbins shows examples of how the best children's illustrators present characters, narratives, and themes through the art of visual storytelling. Take a look behind the scenes of an illustrator's work - the book features eight specially created story examples, each illustrated by a leading children's artist, and now you can get acquainted with the design process and learn the details from the artist himself. The book contains tips for creation and examples of work for the following age groups: - 0–24 months, - 2–4 years, - 4–6 years, - 6–8 yearsYou will learn: - Put yourself in the shoes of your readers (very young!) and understand how the age group and context affect the result. - Plan and fill in the pages with such consistency and detail that, even when reading them just before bedtime, children and their parents will be as fascinated by the book as if they were reading it for the first time! - Tune in to the author's storytelling techniques and illustrate such narrative techniques as humor, conflict, anxiety and symbolism. - With the help of smart choice of colors, alignment with the real world and emotional typography turn design into an enchanting experience. - Explore potential avenues for development in the industry, build a portfolio, collaborate with publishers and prepare independent publications, as well as clarify some legal issues for yourself.