Vintage Illustration for Engaging Children’s Books
Finding Your Universe
A course by Ingela P Arrhenius , Illustrator and graphic designer
About the video: Finding Your Universe
Overview
“Sometimes it's hard to know what to draw, but look around you, observe what you see, and make notes in a sketchbook. You can also browse through Pinterest, go to a vintage store, look inside books and at old vinyl records. Suddenly, you'll have a library full of resources. Let me show you the mood board I built for this project.”
In this video lesson Ingela P Arrhenius addresses the topic: Finding Your Universe, which is part of the Domestika online course: Vintage Illustration for Engaging Children’s Books. Create a visual universe that inspires young readers by exploring illustration techniques, playful typography, and book design .
Partial transcription of the video
“Finding Your Universe In this lesson, I'll talk about finding your universe. It's not always easy to know what to draw. I used to have a scrapbook where I pasted tickets, labels, and stickers. I also went to the library and borrowed books and photocopied them to have many images in my scrapbook to get inspiration. Now, I google a lot instead. I create folders for inspiration to get me going. I like motifs from the city, so I often draw city environment, shops, stores, and characters. For this final project, I've chosen to draw a vintage ice cream parlor. To get me going for this, I'll start...”
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Course summary for: Vintage Illustration for Engaging Children’s Books
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Category
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Software
Adobe Illustrator -
Areas
Bookbinding, Children's Illustration, Children's Literature, Editorial Design, Narrative, Paper Craft
Ingela P Arrhenius
A course by Ingela P Arrhenius
Ingela P Arrhenius is an accomplished and award-winning illustrator and graphic designer with a diverse portfolio spanning posters, clothing, toys, and children's books. Her distinctive style, influenced by her childhood in the 60s, has garnered international acclaim, and her illustrated books have sold millions of copies.
With over 30 years of experience as a freelancer, Ingela's work is characterized by telling visual stories and staying true to her unique artistic voice. Her approach to illustration, featuring nostalgic compositions and vintage color palettes, creates captivating visual worlds that resonate with viewers.
Join Ingela P Arrhenius in this course to gain invaluable insights and guidance from her illustrious career. Discover your personal aesthetic, refine your illustration skills, and unlock your creative potential under Ingela's mentorship.
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