Children’s Publications: Editorial Design and Illustration

Begin by getting to know Jimena. She talks you through her creative journey, which led her to the world of illustration, from a passion that started in her childhood to a profession in the world of children’s publication. Hear about the artists she admires and the works that have shaped her style.

Get an overview of the different fields of illustration and how they apply to children’s illustration in particular. Take a look at an example illustration brief before exploring layout and how to plan your publication accordingly. Discover how to work with text to complement your illustration and add a meaningful message to its story. Jimena then shares tips on what to keep in mind when beginning a publication project for a client.

Start your project by prepping your work file in Procreate and selecting the correct settings. Then start working on some rough sketches before choosing your favorite thumbnail. Jimena guides you through the process of developing your sketch by refining your images and incorporating text.

Review some color theory before learning to work with a limited palette. Jimena shows you how to work with three grayscale tones to help achieve contrast and clarity in your images. Next, add color to your black and white image while exploring Procreate’s color tools like alpha locking and gradient maps. Then learn how to use halftones to digitally simulate printing techniques that give your image a textured look.

Wrap up the course by saving your document in the correct format, ready to be shared with your client. Jimena then shares her tips and tricks on building a portfolio and how to make your work attractive to clients.