Children's Book Illustration Courses and Certifications

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

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

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

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

Animal Characters in Watercolor for Children’s Books

Explore the softness and playfulness of childhood through lovable anthropomorphic characters using watercolors

• Domestika
• 3 hours 16 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

​​Playful Hand-Lettering for Children’s Book Illustration

Learn to create joyful lettering compositions for your book illustrations that appeal to readers of all ages

• Domestika
• 2 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Children's Book Design in PowerPoint and Google Slides

190 ratings at Udemy

Create Unique Illustrations for Your Children's Books in PowerPoint and Google Slides | Self-Publish Children's Books!

• Udemy
• 1-2 hours
• Finished
• Paid Course

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