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Children’s Book Illustration Made Easy
The complete guide to understanding children's book illustration, with 10 modules and 6+ hours of content made to help you turn your dreams into reality.
“I want to be an illustrator… but I'm too overwhelmed to even start!”
Maybe you’ve always loved illustration and would love to turn your book idea into a real, tangible product!
When I was getting started with children's book illustration, it was a grind and it was not easy to find guidance or information! With this course, I want to help you overcome those barriers and finally feel confident taking your book dream out of your drafts! Most of all, I want you to have so much fun!
It can be so much easier than you think. Illustration and storytelling are skills you can learn, it doesn’t have to feel intimidating.
With lots of bite-size lessons divided into easy-to-follow modules, you’ll learn how to create characters, design pages, tell stories, play with expression, and compose an entire children's book.
You will learn to use design tools, the easy way!
Hi, I'm Carlianne!
I'm a children’s book illustrator, author, and longtime lover of all things cute. I began my career working for Disney Interactive, where I was lucky enough to get paid to draw princesses every day. While I loved working in the studio world, I realized my true passion was creating art for children and helping others bring their own creative ideas to life.
That realization inspired me to leave my studio job and build my own creative career. Soon after, I published my first book, How to Draw Adorable, which has now sold over 40,000 copies and won five book awards.
Since then, I’ve illustrated and published several books, and I’m so excited to share everything I’ve learned throughout my career with you in Children’s Book Illustration Made Easy. This course is designed for artists who want to understand the process behind creating and illustrating a children’s book.
You can follow my creative journey and stay connected on my Instagram or YouTube. Join me and let’s bring your children’s book ideas to life together!
START LEARNING NOWWhat they say about my teaching:
Maureen C.
I'm so glad I signed up for this course! Carlianne's a great teacher and made the lessons fun and easy to keep moving through. Seeing her sketching process was also really helpful, and I've learned so much! This course was adorable, cute, and lots of fun!
Leslie C.
A delight from start to finish. Each module is broken down in a way that feels approachable, which really helped build my confidence. Carlianne has a warm and fun teaching style! If you want a relaxing way to improve your drawing skills, this class is worth it.
Carmen T.
Carlianne encourages you to find your own version of cute because it’s different for everyone. She is a great guide, whether or not you’re new to drawing. The course is very sweet and encouraging. No one has room to beat themselves up here!
Time to bring your stories and ideas to life!
🎨 Start with the building blocks of picture books and learn how to turn a simple idea into a visual story.
🎨 Build your knowledge of storytelling by learning about page flow, pacing, layouts, and composition.
🎨 Design memorable characters, plan your illustrations, and explore your own creativity without feeling overwhelmed by the process!
Whether you work traditionally or digitally, this course is designed to help you understand the world of children’s book illustration in a simple, fun, and approachable way.
Now is your chance to understand the process behind creating a children's book and bring your stories to life through character design, storytelling, page layouts, publishing, and more!
By the end of the course you will:
Understand the picture book
illustration process
Learn the essential building blocks of children’s book illustration, including storytelling, page flow, layouts, and pacing.
Bring memorable characters
and stories to life
Discover how to develop characters, plan illustrations, and use composition and visual storytelling to turn your ideas into engaging picture books.
Navigate the children’s book
industry with confidence
Use the skills you acquire throughout the course to create your own book dummy, understand publishing, and build a portfolio!
Here's what you will find in the course:
Children’s Book Illustration Made Easy includes 10 modules and 6+ hours of step-by-step instruction, giving you the guidance you need to understand the process of creating and illustrating a picture book.
You can use traditional pens and paper or digital art tools! No matter the materials you have at hand, you will be able to benefit from all the lessons.
Every lesson is designed to be accessible and easy to follow, with subtitles included and lifetime access so you can learn completely at your own pace. Pause, replay, and revisit the lessons anytime as you explore character design, storytelling, page flow, layouts, storyboarding, publishing, and more.
Whether you work traditionally or digitally, this course is made for artists who want to understand the children’s book illustration process and bring their own ideas to life.
The structure looks like this:
Included in my course:
Practical exercises
Theory is important, but practice makes the artist! You'll find a variety of exercises focused on the fundamentals. With repetition and practice, you will feel confident.
Fundamentals & materials
We'll explore the essential building blocks of picture books and the process behind bringing an idea to life. Understand book structure, storytelling, and how to get started!
Lifetime access
Once you register, you will get lifetime access. That means you can learn everything at your own pace. This flexible access ensures you can self-direct your learning.
Flexibility
This is one of the best parts: being able to watch the videos wherever you want, as many times as you want. The course is available from any device so you can watch the course from the comfort of your home or take a lesson in a waiting room or even on the train!
Community of illustrators
As soon as you sign up, you will join a group of people who, like you, share a passion for illustration and children’s books. You’ll be able to exchange ideas, share tips, and ask questions while connecting with other artists on the same creative journey! The Cutie Club community is my favorite!
Learning support
On this journey, you will not be alone! Using the comment section or community channel, you can ask questions and get support as you work through the course. My goal is for this course and its resources to guide you through the process of creating your own children’s book!
Bonus materials:
Aside from the lessons themselves, you will receive additional free benefits when you enroll in the course
33-Page Publishing Guidebook
You’ll receive a 33-page guidebook to help you understand the publishing process and navigate the next steps toward getting your work out there.
$47 FREE
The Complete Book Template
You’ll receive a ready-to-use book template for Photoshop, InDesign, and Canva, making it easier to start laying out your own picture book.
$37 FREE
Anatomy of a Picture Book Cheatsheet
Keep this handy cheatsheet by your side as you learn the essential elements that make up a picture book and understand how all the pieces fit together.
$17 FREE
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