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Illustrate a Children’s Book Cover in Procreate

Offered By: Skillshare

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Procreate Courses Digital Art Courses Book Cover Design Courses

Course Description

Overview

In this class, I’m going to show you my process for creating a children’s book cover for my portfolio.   I’m often commissioned to illustrate just covers for books, so it’s a great reason to add a few examples to your portfolio and help you gain more work. 

What you’ll learn:

  • Book sizes & Composition (including the rule of thirds) 
  • Colour Theory & Selecting Colour Palettes
  • Value Studies
  • Colour blocking, adding detail and texture

Class is ideal for:

  • Illustrators
  • Digital Artists
  • Children's book illustrators

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Book Size & Format
  • Composition
  • Sketching
  • Colour Theory
  • Value study
  • Creating a colour palette
  • Adding Colour, detail & Texture
  • Thank you
  • BONUS: Timelapse

Taught by

Mel Armstrong

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