Tips In Making Illustrations For Childrens Book About Celebrities

By Sally Delacruz


Parents are the ones who are in charge of the education of their children. The parents should give the best opportunities for them, even at such an early age. One of the best way to do that is to give them books that are appropriate for their age. A parent might give his or her child childrens book about celebrities that are inspiring for them.

Little kids easily get bored. That is why the books that should be given to them are those that will command their attention. When it comes to reading materials, the ones that play a vital role in getting the attention of the little ones is the illustration. It is a must when it comes to storytelling to retain the attention of the little ones.

If you are one of the illustrators in charge of making the illustrations for this reading material, then you have to be meticulous about it. The audience of the books are little kids so you have to pay attention to what they see with your illustrations. Even if it is difficult, you will be rewarded for it in the end. Here are the tips that will help you with this.

First, make some preparations for the making of the illustrations. You better collect ideas that appeal the most to the target audience. While your audience are the kids, you will also have to make sure that your illustrations will capture the interest of the publishers. Try to read as many books as you can to determine the best illustrations to use.

Focus on what the main theme of the story is. You will also have to pay attention to the tone of the said books. Since this is the case, it is highly recommended for you to get the main idea of the said plot and mood. You have to know these elements because these have big impacts on the illustrations you make.

Reading the books carefully will help you in dividing the entire story into smaller sections. When you have them section by section, it should be easier for you to decide on how to create the illustrations for the books. Identify what the verbs are that describe actions to ensure that you make the best drawings for the kids.

For the actual illustration, try to draft a few sketches for the plot first. This means that you should buy yourself a sketchbook first so that you can plot the general layout of your books. The illustrations fitting into the page must be marked out as well as the sizes of the pictures. They should be easily understood too.

The illustrations should be rendered with the proper color. The digital format requires you to make use of image editing software to make the said illustrations. On the other hand, you may opt to do the colors by hand. Just make use of the right coloring materials when you opt for this alternative.

The rough draft should then be transferred to the final medium. You can choose between watercolor paper, illustration board, or canvas. If you transfer it, you can easily enhance the said drawings further. If you are satisfied with the enhancements, then you can send in your final output for submission.




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