Picture-book illustrations are constrained by the format of physical book, and by the format of individual pages.

Thinking like an illustrator means understanding how to navigate these constraints to create an engaging visual narrative.

This course explains both the constraints of the form and how to successfully work with and around them.

A picture-book illustration is more than just a picture.

A picture-book illustration tells us a story about a moment in time, arouses curiosity about what comes next, and triggers narrative emotion in the reader.

Understanding the science and aesthetics behind making this possible is the secret to successful picture-book illustration, no matter what your style.

There is more to a picture-book illustration than meets the eye ... but only because we don't know what we're looking for.

The truth is, the secret of fabulous illustration is hidden in plain sight.

This course shows you how to identify this secret, and then shows you how to manipulate it to create vivid and engaging picture-book illustrations.

Studying the old masters has been a learning technique for centuries across many cultures.

Study a van Gogh painting to discover the underlying aesthetics that make an image powerful, and then apply the what you have learnt to turn this great picture into a great illustration.