Picture Book: Images that Tell Stories
Presentation
A course by Ilan Brenman e Guilherme Karsten , Writer and Illustrator
Joined January 2024
About the video: Presentation
Overview
“Let's talk about some important points about our history and professional trajectory, as well as how our friendship began in the world of book creation.”
In this video lesson Ilan Brenman e Guilherme Karsten addresses the topic: Presentation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Picture Book: Images that Tell Stories . Dive deep into the art of modern picture books. Learn to express your stories visually and create your own picture book!.
Partial transcription of the video
“Hello, I'm Ilan Brenman, children's book writer. Hello, I'm Guilherme Karsten, I am an illustrator and writer of children's books. I was born in Israel and, At the age of six, I arrived in Brazil. My parents are Argentinian, my grandparents, a part Russian, another polish. I always joke that I am the United Nations. I'm a trained psychologist, I did a doctorate at the Faculty of Education at USP, but when I arrive at the hotel and fill out the form, I consider writing as a profession. It's been over 15 years since I decided to dedicate myself exclusively to the world of books. I am passiona...”
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Course summary for: Picture Book: Images that Tell Stories
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Category
Illustration, Writing -
Areas
Children's Illustration, Children's Literature, Drawing, Picturebook, Traditional illustration

Ilan Brenman e Guilherme Karsten
A course by Ilan Brenman e Guilherme Karsten
Ilan Brenman and Guilherme Karsten are renowned writers and illustrators with more than 80 books published around the world. Their work has been awarded both nationally and internationally. Throughout their career, they have collaborated on numerous children's works, spreading their word in the world of visual narration.
Ilan Brenman, a prominent writer of children's books with more than 80 works published all over the world, from Germany to Argentina. His international best-seller "EVEN PRINCESSES FART" sold 200 thousand copies only in Spain. With academic training in Psychology and postgraduate degrees in Education, his professional life has centered on the promotion of reading, including his Biblioteca Viva project and his successful project Degustação de Histórias. He has also been a columnist for important media such as Radio CBN and Revista Crescer, where he highlighted the importance of stories in the lives of people. Ilan finds inspiration in nature and his family, fusing his work and life in the constant search for meaning in the small and great stories of life.
On the other hand, Guilherme Karsten, a talented author and illustrator of illustrated books with more than 30 works in his possession. He has obtained numerous awards and mentions in national and international competitions, highlighting his creativity in the world of illustration. In addition to his work in books, he has had experiences in fashion design. His music and family, including his wife and children, are constant sources of inspiration in his work. His passion for illustration began in childhood and has turned into a successful career. His creative process is based on extensive research and a deep repertoire, which allows him to bring his stories to life through his illustrations.
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