Picture Book Illustration and Dancing Pandas with Vanessa Valentino
Hi, I’m Vanessa Valentino…
I was born in Frankfurt to a mother from Hong Kong and a father from America, grew up in Beijing, and now live in Malaysia. These days when I’m not illustrating, I’m dreaming of snow and pretending I’m hiking the Alps on a crisp winter...
How To Draw Your Characters Head From Every Angle
Before and After
I've been teaching character design and children's picture book illustration for a while now, and the thing that I see students struggle with the most is knowing how to draw the same character from many different angles.
Below, I'll share some 'before' and '...
Illustrator Cherie Dignam talks about how she completed a children's book idea
Hello, I'm Cherie Dignam...
I’m originally from Co. Dublin in Ireland but I have lived and worked in England for a number of years and I now reside just outside Perth in sunny Western Australia. When I am not working in a day job to keep my greedy cat supplied with tuna, I am at my drawing...
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Nina Rycroft
Picture Book Illustrator
Hi there! I’ve been illustrating picture books since 2000, and I now love sharing everything that I’ve learnt. Make sure to sign up to my Newsletter to be the first to learn about any new classes, courses or illustration news.
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