Watercolor Illustration for Children's Stories
A course by Antonia Roselló Rodríguez , Illustrator and Author of Children’s Books
Joined July 2020
Discover the wonders of a paint brush by filling the pages of children's books with emotion
Joined July 2020
The ability to create vibrant, expressive illustrations is why watercolors are Antonia Rosello's favorite medium for illustrating stories. Embark on a visual adventure with renowned author and illustrator, published by SM and Santillana, and explore the magical world of children's books.
In this course, learn how to illustrate a two-page spread of a story based on your favorite text. Discover a variety of watercolor techniques from basic to advanced to create stunning illustrations that captivate young readers and keep them turning pages.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 23 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (39)
- 1,059 students
- 15 lessons (3h 6m)
- 23 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Illustrate a two-page spread of a story based on your favorite text using watercolor.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in learning how to paint with watercolors and understand how to illustrate children's books.
Requirements and materials
Basic notions of drawing and a desire to learn are all you need for this course.
The materials include watercolors, paint brushes, paper, a scanner, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop
Reviews
Antonia Roselló Rodríguez
A course by Antonia Roselló Rodríguez
Born in Santiago de Chile, Antonia Rosello is an illustrator and author who focuses her talent on illustrating children's books and writing her own illustrated stories, although she also collaborates on a variety of editorial projects. Her work has been published by major companies including SM, Lom Ediciones, and Santillana México.
Antonia Rosello's favorite tool for illustration is watercolor because it allows her to create highly expressive works of art. Her creative process involves observing her social context and studying the historical reasons behind human behavior and then using those insights to tell stories that combine illustration, history, and the wonders of childhood.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Zooming in on Watercolor Illustration
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Types of Illustrated Children's Books
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Knowing the Materials
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Losing the Fear of Watercolor 1
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Losing the Fear of Watercolor 2
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Preparation of the Text
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Creation of Characters
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U3
Applying the Watercolor
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Color Palette
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Sketch and Tracing
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Painting the Sky
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Painting the Background
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Painting the Characters
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U4
Final Steps
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Outline and Final Details
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Digital Scanning and Retouching
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FP
Final project
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Watercolor Illustration for Children's Stories
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FAQs
You’ll master watercolor techniques for creating children’s illustrations—from sketching to digital retouching—including character design, color palettes, scanning and editing in Photoshop, and preparing illustrated books.
This isn’t a beginner-level course; basic drawing skills are recommended before starting, as it covers intermediate watercolor techniques and character development.
You’ll need watercolor paper, paints, brushes, graphite and colored pencils, masking tape, blotting paper, a scanner, and access to Photoshop or Procreate for digital touch-ups.
You’ll learn techniques like wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, pigment mixing, gradients, outlining with India ink and colored pencils, plus adding shadows and layering colors.
The course teaches you how to sketch characters, define expressions and poses, transfer your drawing onto watercolor paper, and paint using color, texture, and final outlining techniques.
Yes, it covers scanning your artwork, combining and retouching images in Photoshop, adjusting brightness and contrast, and preparing files for print or digital publishing.
Absolutely, the course guides you from text selection and storyboard creation to double-page layouts and developing picture books and illustrated nonfiction.
Es exactamente el tipo de curso que estaba buscando para ayudarme a ilustrar mis próximos proyectos con acuarelas. Los pasos a realizar quedan muy claros y muy bien explicados. Es de los cursos que más me han ayudado sobre el proceso de ilustración de un cuento.
BELLO
Estoy escuchando los consejos de Antonia y me está dando muy buenos tips en todo y en acuarela, me está pareciendo genial como va desarrollando todo el curso.
Es un gran curso, se explica desde el principio todo el proceso y sus aportaciones personales son muy valiosas. Muy recomendable.
Antonia’s course is full of useful information about watercolor, and illustrations for children’s books in general. I learned a lot in this course and feel much more comfortable using watercolor!