Tips To Get Hired as Children’s Book Illustrator

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Children’s book illustrations demonstrate more than words, a form of art that involves drawings, designs, and pictures. They prove to be appealing to the children, making them understand the motive, and story behind the illustrations, thereby bringing the stories alive.

Whereas, illustrators are the artistic individuals who create drawings and art pieces to convey the ideas and messages of the children’s books. Here are a few of the successful tips that will enhance the opportunities to get hired as a picture book illustrator.


1. Keep drawing and revising. One cannot be an illustrator overnight so, he has to be patient and keep drawing. Even the first sketch or piece of art may not be perfect. It can be started by drafting an idea through sketch, working on it, revising and editing. Revision and editing bring finesse and artistry.

2. Being a specialist in your suitable style. Many ways and mediums are available today among which illustrator can choose to work upon- Drawing through the hand, and Adobe Creative Cloud (Like Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator etc.) Keep your style evolving to have expertise.

3. Drive the inspirations from the surrounding environment. Any illustrator can get ideas from anything – movies, songs, dramas, websites, outdoor and indoor activities. What all is required is one has to open itself up to them.

4. Consistency. Being persistent prove to be helpful in dealing with situations when you get intimated by difficulties that crop up. Keep drawing, contact people, crack opportunities and deliver the task in the given deadlines and, that would certainly pay off. Hence, dedications and consistency whilst your work bring perfection and opportunities.

5. Updated portfolio with the finest work. You can create an online portfolio for yourself which will open up myriad ways for you to get illustrate jobs. The portfolio should be impressive and uniquely created which will give an edge in the competitive, and crowded market.


Include your best and finest work for the client and publisher analysis, making them understand your storytelling and character drawing ability.

As a conclusion, Children Book Illustrator is a wonderful career opportunity and way to make living.

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