Do You Want to be a Children’s Book Illustrator?

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• Break the manuscript into a storyboard layout, creating a thumbnail sketch of what happens on each page spread. The focus of this step is to make sure the story flows visually.


• Get the publisher’s approval of the preliminary work.

• Research and acquire photo reference to create final line drawings for each illustration.

• Develop character model sheets.

• Work on black and white value studies. This adds drama to the illustrations and carries the concepts throughout the story.

• Color versions are created for each page. Working with the publisher, they show the finished set and consult on any changes that will be needed.

• After any modifications are made, the final illustrations are produced.

• Scanning of the illustrations is done by digital image capture. A color press proof is made and final files are delivered to the publisher on disc or FTP.

• Cherish and Ben may design covers and packaging for the book as well, taking the project from concept to final product.

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