Illustrations – bringing ideas to life!
Illustrations are a wonderful medium to express a thought or an idea. They are especially useful in books for young children where photographs, whilst appropriate, may not be as engaging as artworks.
Illustrations are a wonderful medium to express a thought or an idea. They are especially useful in books for young children where photographs, whilst appropriate, may not be as engaging as artworks.
Illustrations can be developed in different styles, formats and technical specifications. Drawing illustrations typically involves several steps, which can vary depending on the style, medium, and subject of the illustration. A general process for drawing illustrations includes:
– Conceptualisation: This step involves coming up with an idea or concept for the illustration, and may involve sketching rough thumbnails to explore different composition and design options.
– Sketching: Once the concept is decided, the artist will create rough pencil sketches to develop the composition, layout, and overall look of the illustration. These sketches are usually very loose and are meant to explore different possibilities.
– Refining the sketch: After the rough sketch is done, the artist will refine the sketch, making it more detailed and closer to the final version. This step is also known as line work.
– Adding value: Once the line work is finished, the artist will add value, which is the use of light and shadow to create the illusion of depth and form. This step can be done using a variety of mediums, such as pencil, ink, or paint.
– Adding colour: After finetuning, the artist will add colour to the illustration. This step can also be done using a variety of mediums, such as paint, coloured pencils, or digital tools.
– Final adjustments: Lastly, the artist will make any final adjustments to the illustration, such as fixing any errors or making small tweaks to the composition or colour.
The process may vary depending on the medium and style of the illustration, as well as the artist’s personal preferences. Specific consideration has to be given to the size and format of the illustration based on its eventual usage and reproduction (print, digital etc).
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