Children’s Illustration for Editorial Publications
A course by Pamela BarbieriIllustrator
A course by Pamela Barbieri, Illustrator
Learn how to approach children’s illustration projects, from the brief to the final delivery
Drawing for the little ones and accompanying funny stories with colorful images is what Pamela Barbieri is most passionate about. Her six years of experience as an illustrator have provided her with in-depth knowledge of the children's publishing market and her own infallible character creation method. Her clients include Jardín de Genios magazine, Éditions Auzou, Cottage Door Press, The Clever Factory, and Catapulta Editores, among many others.
In this course, learn how to illustrate a two-page spread for a children's magazine like a professional, from the basic to the most complex details.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 12 downloads
Target
8 minutes, 21 seconds
Character design, head and face
15 minutes, 45 seconds
Character design, body I
11 minutes, 15 seconds
Character design, body II
15 minutes, 33 seconds
The line as a resource I
12 minutes, 26 seconds
The line as a resource II
11 minutes, 57 seconds
What's included in this course?
Get to know your teacher, Pamela Barbieri. She talks about her passion for children's illustration and how she got started in the industry. She also shares her most important works and biggest influences.
Learn about the different target audiences in the children's publishing market and try out some different illustration styles by designing a character, starting with the head and placing special emphasis on expressions. Once you've defined the face, create your character's body using the puppet method.
Pamela then teaches you all the basic resources for producing illustrated stories such as lines, color palettes, and composition. Next, focus your attention on the brief—what it is, how it's structured, and what its benefits are when it comes to illustration.
Now's the moment of truth! Check your assignment and work on it as if it were a real commission. Begin by studying the brief and start brainstorming. Draw the first sketches until you have one that shows lots of potential, vectorize it in Adobe Illustrator, and add color after a few tests.
Pamela rounds out the course by telling you a little about working as a freelancer, the importance of the organization, client relationships, and the advantages and disadvantages of having an agent.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Tell a story from beginning to end through a double-page illustration for a children's magazine.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Illustrators, graphic designers, drawing professionals, and anyone interested in immersing themselves in the world of children's illustration.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you need basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and a passion for drawing.
For materials, you need a computer with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator installed, as well as some basic drawing tools.
Reviews
- nonoart1PLUS2 months ago
Un cours vraiment bien pour se lancer et améliorer son portfolio ! :)
- 8 months ago
Há alguns anos que comprei o curso, fiz ele inteiro e achei incrível! Pude aplicar muitas coisas no meu trabalho. Hoje, estou revendo o conteúdo com outro olhar, um olhar mais avançado na minha carreira e continuo achando o conteúdo excelente! Valeu muito o investimento! Super recomendo. E vale ressaltar que a Pamela é uma artista incrível!
- 8 months ago
Me ha encantado el curso para poder iniciarme en este bello mundo!
- 10 months ago
Curso muito bom, bem instrutivo. Amei!
- 1 year ago
Esse curso é muito bom! Foi um dos primeiros que comprei e até hoje acho um dos mais completos e bem explicados. A Pamela tem um jeito prático de explicar mas com bastante profundidade.
Over the years, she's worked for clients such as Arcor, Lucky Little Moose, Sticker Picker, Cottage Door Press, Igloo Publishing, Jardín de Genios, Catapulta Editores, The Clever Factory, Estación Manioca, Auzou Editions, Revista Genios, Invisible Editions, Samsung Publishing, Namaka Magazine, and more.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
Illustrating for the little ones
- Target
- Character design, head and face
- Character design, body I
- Character design, body II
- U3
Tools to illustrate
- The line as a resource I
- The line as a resource II
- Theory of color
- Composition
- Brief
- U4
Commission from start to finish
- The order arrives ... Hands to work
- Sketches around here, sketches over there I
- Sketches around here, sketches over there II
- Time to vectorize I
- Time to vector II
- Adding color
- Be our own bosses
- FP
Final project
- Children's illustration for magazines
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to create children’s characters, develop illustrated books, apply sketching, vectorizing, digital coloring, and composition techniques, as well as adapt styles and methods based on the target age group.
The course is intermediate level, so basic knowledge of illustration or digital tools like Photoshop or Illustrator is recommended.
You’ll need a computer with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator installed. A graphics tablet is helpful but not required.
You’ll learn to build characters from brainstorming and sketching, through the puppet method, to vectorizing and digital coloring, adjusting proportions and styles for young audiences.
The course covers color theory, creating harmonious palettes, digital coloring techniques, lighting, shadows, and how to use these tools to convey emotions and stories in children’s books.
Yes, you’ll learn to adjust styles, proportions, and detail levels for different age groups, from preschoolers to more advanced readers, and how to design board books or activity magazines.
Yes, you’ll create a complete children’s illustration applying all the techniques learned, which you can add to your professional portfolio.