I drew the pencil sketches of my little friend Michelle awhile back. I thought I would go back into them and add some shading for this Illustration Friday topic "The Blues."
At a recent portfolio review I was told that my sketches would work well for inside chapter books and middle grade novels. I'm going to be doing a bunch more showing a little bit older kids in a variety of narrative scenes. What do you think of this style?
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How very cute. I wrote a childrens book and am currently working on the illustration for it. I must say, it is not as easy as I thought it would be. Any helpful hints, per chance?
Hi Forge,
Thanks for the comment. Harold Underdown's website has a whole section of articles on illustrating for children. I would highly recommend reading ALL of them: http://www.underdown.org/illustrating-for-children.htm
Also, join the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and get critiques of your artwork from professionals at some of their conferences: http://www.scbwi.org
Warm wishes!
Kristi
These are gorgeous sketches. I'd love to see what else you do with this style.
she has lots of attitude and character. i like your style, she looks a little bit foreign. very nice work and good luck with your other books!
she definitely looks blue....even navy blue....great illustration.
great sketches. they'd be great for inside a children's book
beautiful sketches.
Oh this is lovely. Wonderful sketches...I specially like the one on the top right corner. Beautiful :o)
Beautiful Kristi! I think I told you before, I grew up in Evansville. It's nice to know people from "home".
Your work is wonderful.
Kristi,
I agree with this assessment. Your work shows a maturity that would suit that age/audience very well. That group responds well to poignancy, which is not easy to find in an illustrator. Good luck! I am sending you warm wishes for the perfect fit/book contract! Love the little girl here.
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