The Importance of Children’s Illustration: What It Is and Why It Matters
Children’s illustration is illustration created for books, picture books, magazines and other materials aimed at children. Its role is not just to decorate the text: it helps children understand the story, sparks their imagination, conveys emotions and, for early...Looking for a Book Illustrator? How to Find, Choose and Hire One
Finding the right book illustrator can be a challenge, especially if you do not know where to start. If you are an author looking for an illustrator for your book, you want to make sure your story is accompanied by images that truly capture its essence. Keep reading...
What does an illustrator at a publishing house do?
Do you love reading and art? Have you ever wondered how those two passions come together to create books that capture the imagination? The answer lies in the work of an illustrator at a publishing house: the person who turns words into covers, maps and images that...
How to hire a map illustrator for your book: a practical guide
Maps in books and novels help readers picture an invented world and follow the plot. If you are about to hire a map illustrator, this guide explains the types of maps you can commission, the most common techniques and what to prepare so the project runs smoothly....