Comments on: How to Illustrate a Children’s Book http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/ - ramblings & advice from illustrator Heather Castles Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:18:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Helena http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-664122 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:54:41 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-664122 That is a wonderful article! Thank you!!! SInce I have not illustrate children's book (yet), I would love to know a little bit more about: - how to find a publisher - concepts to write the story - age appropriate, etc - up front contract - do you use a non-disclosure agrrement (so they won't use your work without pay you...I have heard horror stories fro other artists...) - Do get get some pay up front? - Usually low long it takes for all your part of the work to be done? - How long it takes to get the book published? - How long it gets to get "finally" paid? - and last...but not least...Photoshop. It would be great if you get an e-book with all the details (how-tos) and sell them...to people like us.. I would love to see step-by step samples of work - drawing, color and photoshop in your e-book. Let me know when you have one, I want to be your first buyer! Once again, thank you so much! Many more blessings in your career. You totally deserve it! That is a wonderful article! Thank you!!!
SInce I have not illustrate children’s book (yet), I would love to know a little bit more about:
- how to find a publisher
- concepts to write the story - age appropriate, etc
- up front contract - do you use a non-disclosure agrrement (so they won’t use your work without pay you…I have heard horror stories fro other artists…)
- Do get get some pay up front?
- Usually low long it takes for all your part of the work to be done?
- How long it takes to get the book published?
- How long it gets to get “finally” paid?
- and last…but not least…Photoshop. It would be great if you get an e-book with all the details (how-tos) and sell them…to people like us..
I would love to see step-by step samples of work - drawing, color and photoshop in your e-book.
Let me know when you have one, I want to be your first buyer!

Once again, thank you so much!
Many more blessings in your career. You totally deserve it!

]]> by: Margaret Ann Abrahams http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-663801 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:16:59 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-663801 Thank you - I will keep this tutorial - what a great reference. It's so interesting to have an inside look at your unique process. Thank you - I will keep this tutorial - what a great reference. It’s so interesting to have an inside look at your unique process.

]]> by: jo swartz http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-663800 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:14:18 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-663800 Thank you so much for this really useful information. I will refer to it often! It will make all my work going forward so much smoother. You are wonderful to share it all. Thank you so much for this really useful information. I will refer to it often! It will make all my work going forward so much smoother. You are wonderful to share it all.

]]> by: JP Roberts http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-663513 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:44:29 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-663513 This is wonderful! I'm trying to land my first "break" as a children's book illustrator and this information is a great resource! Thanks for posting! This is wonderful! I’m trying to land my first “break” as a children’s book illustrator and this information is a great resource! Thanks for posting!

]]> by: Christy Croll http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-663464 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:19:01 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-663464 Wow..thanks for the info. I am starting my first book and I can see I will be heading to the 6th or 7th revision per sketch route. LOL It is good to see you take it all in stride like that and I will try to emulate that calm and acceptance. LOL This was very enlightening and exactly my experience so far. :) Thanks again for sharing. Wow..thanks for the info. I am starting my first book and I can see I will be heading to the 6th or 7th revision per sketch route. LOL It is good to see you take it all in stride like that and I will try to emulate that calm and acceptance. LOL This was very enlightening and exactly my experience so far. :) Thanks again for sharing.

]]> by: Jessica http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-662914 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:53:56 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-662914 Very helpful! Thank you. Very helpful! Thank you.

]]> by: blog.illustrationcastle.com » FAQS | What size should I illustrate for children’s books? http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-645577 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:11:29 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-645577 [...] You can find more tips on how to illustrate a children’s book here. And if you have any questions about children’s book illustration or publishing, feel free to post your questions in the comment section. Filed under: childrens books, business of illustration — [...] […] You can find more tips on how to illustrate a children’s book here. And if you have any questions about children’s book illustration or publishing, feel free to post your questions in the comment section. Filed under: childrens books, business of illustration — […]

]]> by: Debbie http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-568816 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 08:18:51 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-568816 Hi Heather, came across your site and it was really clear and helpful. I am an artist, not an illustrator, and have just been asked to illustrate a children's book and I really want to do a good job!Thanks again, Debbie. Hi Heather,
came across your site and it was really clear and helpful. I am an artist, not an illustrator, and have just been asked to illustrate a children’s book and I really want to do a good job!Thanks again, Debbie.

]]> by: Rhonda http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-516540 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:20:18 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-516540 you have been very helpful with this information.. thank you very much. Can you tell me how large would you do your final artwork for a picture book.. perhaps 8-1/2 x 11".. and do you actually give your client the originals? you have been very helpful with this information.. thank you very much. Can you tell me how large would you do your final artwork for a picture book.. perhaps 8-1/2 x 11″.. and do you actually give your client the originals?

]]> by: Kelly http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-346016 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:28:40 +0000 http://blog.illustrationcastle.com/2006/09/19/how-to-illustrate-a-childrens-book/#comment-346016 what is gst? (from #1. second bullet) Thanks! - KB what is gst? (from #1. second bullet) Thanks! - KB

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