Picture Book Illustration
Illustration for picture books where pacing, page turns, character acting and visual continuity work together with the manuscript.
Picture books depend on the relationship between words, images and page turns. A strong visual sequence can add humor, emotion and small story details without repeating what the text already says.
Picture-book development can include
- Character and visual-language development
- Thumbnail planning for page turns and pacing
- Full-page and double-page spread illustration
- Consistent environments and recurring characters
- Cover and endpaper concepts where required
Before we begin
A manuscript, approximate page count, trim size and target age range are useful starting points. If the book is being self-published, print specifications and bleed requirements should also be discussed before final artwork begins.
I aim to create a coherent visual world that remains readable, expressive and inviting from the first spread to the last.