Children's Book Illustration Courses and Certifications

CHILDREN'S BOOK ILLUSTRATION: DISCOVER YOUR STYLE

Discover and develop your unique illustration style for children's books through exercises exploring lines, patterns, colors, and themes.

• Skillshare
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How to Illustrate a Children's Picture Book Part Three: Creating a Book Dummy

Learn to create a book dummy for children's picture books with author-illustrator Claire Lordon. Discover techniques for sketching spreads, coloring, and assembling both digital and physical versions of your illustrated story.

• Skillshare
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

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

• Domestika
• 3 hours 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Picturebook Illustration: Explore Color and Composition

Develop eye-catching illustrations for picturebooks by using harmonious structures and a consistent color palette while experimenting with textures and media

• Domestika
• 3 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Ilustración de portadas para libros infantiles

Crea universos de fantasía con técnicas mixtas y desarrolla sus portadas, desde la interpretación del brief y diseño de personajes hasta la edición digital

• Domestika
• 3 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Creazione di personaggi per libri illustrati con acquerelli

Impara a dare vita a personaggi per albi illustrati con acquerelli, dal primo bozzetto fino all'ultimo ritocco su Photoshop

• Domestika
• 2 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Ilustración para libros infantiles: una historia en un momento

Aprende a crear ilustraciones para un libro infantil que ayuden a la narrativa y que a la vez cuenten su propia historia.

• Domestika
• 4 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Character Design with Personality: 4 Core Concepts for Creating Better Characters with Tom Bancroft

Learn essential character design techniques from a Disney veteran, focusing on shape variety, depth creation, final refinement, and digital finishing touches for more engaging and memorable characters.

• Skillshare
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Illustrating Children's Books (and beyond!)

Comprehensive guide to illustrating children's books, covering project management, character design, backgrounds, and color techniques. Includes real-world examples and industry insights for aspiring illustrators.

• Skillshare
• 8 hours 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Linocut in Children’s Book Illustration: Create a Unique Block Print Artwork

Learn linocut techniques for children's book illustration, from composition to printing, using "The Ugly Duckling" as inspiration. Experiment with materials and create unique block print artwork.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Magic of Digital Brushes: Make Traditional Painting with Photoshop

Explore digital painting techniques using Photoshop brushes to create mixed media-style illustrations with a focus on children's book aesthetics and textures.

• Skillshare
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Children's Book Portfolio Assignment: Plan, Sketch, and Create a Double Page Spread

Learn to create engaging children's book double page spreads, from initial concept to final illustration. Develop storytelling skills, character design, and composition techniques for a portfolio-ready piece.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Picture Books With Photoshop: From Sketch To The Final Art

Learn to create charming children's book illustrations using Photoshop, from sketching to final artwork. Discover techniques for character design, storyboarding, and composition to bring your ideas to life digitally.

• Skillshare
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How to be a Children's Book Illustrator

Comprehensive guide to becoming a children's book illustrator, covering artistic techniques, business aspects, and professional challenges in the industry.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

How to Draw Cartoon People

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Learn to create lively cartoon characters, from basic stick figures to detailed illustrations, with step-by-step tutorials covering proportions, facial features, clothing, and various styles for all ages.

• YouTube
• 8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video