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…
Children’s Book Illustration: And Its Importance Within Education
Educating children is a goal for every parent and teacher. Being able to bring content, and real life skills to kids is very easy, however, helping them understand the lessons at hand is harder than most would think. However, wonderful illustrations in the books we provide for our youth can help them progress those skills….
Watercolour Techniques and Applications
When it comes to knowing which type of medium is best to use when making a picture for children’s book, there are a lot of options. Luckily, the resounding champion of mediums is watercolour for its soft yet bright colours. When working with children is important not to be overly bold with colours, as would…
Roald Dahl; The Author By Chance
Roald Dahl is one of the most famous and well recognised children’s book authors. His stories are quick classics; a staple in the forming of a child’s growing imagination. Most stories relate to lifelong lessons that are better learned as a child. His books are told from the child’s viewpoint, which will often put the…
How Children’s Book Illustrators Create Lively Effects
How Children’s Book Illustrators Create Lively Effects Drawing & illustrating pictures for children’s story books is a great skill. Illustrators create deep effects to make the illustrations meaningful. Through using various media & techniques they are able to capture little minds and take them on an imaginative journey! Children’s illustrators are able to attract children through the…
Role of Children’s Illustrations in the Story Books
The Role of Children’s Illustrations in the Story Books No one has an imagination as strong as a child does. They are able to imagine things beyond explanation. With such a strong power to imagine and dream things alive, a child needs to step in the world of knowledge with best sort of assistance. You…
