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

Begin the course by getting to know hand-lettering artist and illustrator Shauna Lynn. She talks through the career that saw her go from studying opera to becoming a full-time artist, along with the influences that inspire her and the work she creates.

Discover the importance of lettering in children’s books, and what you can expect from the course. Then see Shauna’s process for finding inspiration for her compositions, and how she turns it into a digital mood board using VizRef. Explore three composition styles: a two-page spread, a single-page spread, and a spot illustration. Learn how lettering can be dynamic in the way that it conveys movement and how it can work harmoniously within a composition.

See how to refine your sketches to ensure they are legible, then discover how to create sound through lettering and how you can express a certain mood or emotion through your work. Explore different themes and time periods for your compositions before learning how to add color and the finishing touches to make your illustrations shine.

See how to prep your final artwork ready to present to a client, taking into account bleed, file format, and more. To finish the course, Shauna guides you on how to create the kind of work you want to be hired for, as well as other areas you can apply your lettering and illustrations to, from social media posts to greeting cards.