Vintage Illustration for Engaging Children’s Books
Tiny Sketches
A course by Ingela P Arrhenius , Illustrator and graphic designer
About the video: Tiny Sketches
Overview
“It's important to start your composition by drawing tiny sketches. These will help you get an overview of what your book might look like and help you decide on content and shape: shall one page be more detailed and another look more simple? I will show you in this lesson how I get started on these tiny sketches.”
In this video lesson Ingela P Arrhenius addresses the topic: Tiny Sketches, 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
“Tiny Sketches In this lesson, I will show you how I start with tiny sketches. When I work with more detailed illustrations, I always need to do that because it's more important for the composition and storytelling. When I work with more simple children's books, I often skip that stage and work directly at the computer, but I need to do my sketches, as I said, when it comes to composition and storytelling because maybe one page is more detailed and the other one is simpler, and then you have a double spread, etc. It's always better to sketch because when I draw by hand, some shapes come more...”
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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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