The Art of the Picture Book

Offered By: Craftsy

Course Description

Overview

Description Published illustrator Shadra Strickland guides you through the foundational techniques you need to create strong visual stories. Delve into various picture-book structures and select the best format for your work. Discover Shadra’s secrets for using simple shapes to build complex, expressive characters. Gain critical insight into book pacing, imagery, and text placement by creating a storyboard. Develop thematic boards and color studies to give your illustrations the depth they deserve. Plus, learn industry tricks to prepare your book for proposal. Bring your creativity to life in a picture book that will delight children and publishers everywhere!

Syllabus

Class Preview
Generating Ideas
Character Development
Gesture, Emotion & Setting
Book Structure
Storyboard Pacing & Composition
Critique & Mood
Final Art & Book Dummy

Taught by

Shadra Strickland

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