I have been very excited to be working in partnership with a good friend on a new set of children’s books. The Busy Body Series, is a new set of books teaching children (well some adults too…) all about the body and how things work. Heather and I first met 3 years ago and we…
Top 5 Most Loved Children’s Books
No matter the age of your child, reading should be a thrilling activity the two of you can enjoy. Reading is the gateway to experiencing the world in a whole new way, to become more inspired, and to model their life after their favorite character. The Very Hungry Caterpillar By Eric Carle Early learners are…
UK Authors; the Greats of the World
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…
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…
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…
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…
