Vintage Illustration for Engaging Children’s Books
A Series of Books
A course by Ingela P Arrhenius , Illustrator and graphic designer
About the video: A Series of Books
Overview
“In this lesson, we'll talk about turning your book into a series. You've dealt with numbers, could you do something with letters for example? I'll guide you through the main points you need to consider when planning a book series.”
In this video lesson Ingela P Arrhenius addresses the topic: A Series of Books, 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
“In this lesson, we'll talk about book series. Now that you have done one book, Can you come up with more ideas and maybe turn it into a book theory? Many books are series when it comes to themes or characters, etc. I made like around five series. And one of the first one was my felt flap books. The felt flap books are a very simple idea. It's about looking for animals or people or objects under a felt flap. And it's so fun when you start with one book because you get so many new ideas. Oh, next one, i want to do, Where's Mr. Bear? Where's Mrs. Uh... tiger, et cetera, you can just go forever...”
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Course summary for: Vintage Illustration for Engaging Children’s Books
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Adobe Illustrator -
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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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