Online Portfolio for Children’s Book Illustrators

Learn the fundamentals of children’s book illustration to create a playful portfolio ready to share with editors and art directors

• Introduction
• Tools for a Children’s Illustration Portfolio
• Creating Illustrations for Your Portfolio
• Presenting Your Portfolio
• Final project

Starting a new career in illustration can be a daunting task, but with the help of celebrated illustrators like Marissa Valdez, the first step is made easier. With books like Ambitious Girl which was a #1 New York Times Bestseller under her belt, Marissa has valuable insight in the illustration industry.

In this online course, Marissa walks you through the process of creating a vibrant online portfolio to kickstart your career as an illustrator. Learn how to give shape to a colorful story that inspires young readers, and how to bring compelling characters to life.

• About Me
• Influences
• Materials and Tools
• Elements of a Portfolio 1
• Elements of a Portfolio 2
• Characters, Setting, and Storytelling 1
• Characters, Setting, and Storytelling 2
• Creating a Character 1
• Creating a Character 2
• Creating a Character 3
• Creating the Setting
• Creating Narrative Scenes
• Finishing in Procreate 1
• Finishing in Procreate 2
• Preparing Files for Your Portfolio
• How To Format Your Online Portfolio
• Making a Physical Portfolio
• Tips for Presenting Your Portfolio
• Online Portfolio for Children’s Book Illustrators