Among the many splendid areas of the world, the United Kingdom has a way of producing some of the most fantastic children’s book authors. It must be something in the tea because the sheer amount of authors that are common household names is astonishing. We know their works, sometimes their names, but never anything about…
Planning, Teamwork, and Publish; Writing A Childrens Book
When it comes to writing a book, there are numerous challenges that are put in front of the author, the same can be said of the author of a children’s book. Authors are faced with a unique audience that cannot understand complex ideas, nor will they have the attention span to do so. Therefore planning…
The Importance of Colour in Children’s Books
Visual colours are an especially important part of learning for small children. When colour is used right in children’s books, it draws them into the visual aspect of the various colours on the pages and helps provide stimulation for their developing minds. Colour provides a powerful way of learning about the world. For a…
Becoming a Children’s book illustrator
Becoming an Illustrator for Children’s Books The role of a children’s book illustrator is the creation and design of images to complement children’s stories. An illustrator could be employed by a publishing house or magazine, but most commonly, they work on a freelance basis. This means that they work with a variety of writers or…
Understanding your role in your Child’s Early Learning
Did you know your baby’s brain will grow exponentially in the first few years of his/her life? In the first three to five years of their life, your child’s brain is developing at the most rapid rate that it will in their lifetime. During this time, cognition, linguistics, emotional, motor and social development are occurring at a…
Techniques in Watercolor
Working in watercolor is a unique and delicate art. Each piece can become beautifully unique, holding specific depth each time it is reattempted. No matter your experience level, there are always tips and techniques that can be learned to help further your progress. When creating art, each day is a new day, each stroke holds…
Making Lessons Colorful; the Characters of Dahl
Roald Dahl is one of the most world renowned illustrators in the world. His work is a household name for families all over the world for his bright and colorful characters. He has done numerous books with incredibly detailed characters; he has even worked with several artists over the years, but mainly Quentin Blake, who’s…
Quentin Blake; Children’s Illustrator
Quentin Blake is a world renowned illustrator, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the business like Roald Dahl. Blake has contributed to thousands of books, created several characters of his own, and has otherwise revolutionized the world of children’s books. Biography Blake was born in London in 1932, a historically harsh time for…
How to develop your own illustration style?
So what are you wanting to be? a passionate painter, an inky illustrator, a pro photographer or maybe a scribbler? It can be really difficult finding the right style that suites you. Eventually finding that one of a kind style to be known for! I know I’m not alone when I say that we can sometimes find…
