Workshops

Picture Book Illustration: From Conception to Birth 2014 | November 7 – November 9, 2014

Take your picture-book illustration to the next level! This workshop offers art tips and clear direction to help you execute your work in new ways.

Prior to attending the workshop, you will

• select a picture-book manuscript from those provided;
• determine a trim size, do sketches for a spread, and, if you choose, a cover;
• e-mail the sketches to Tim Gillner, one of the Boyds Mills Press art directors;
• receive a critique and, if necessary,instructions for revision; and
• submit a piece of final art.

At the workshop, we will review each assignment and discuss the process and results. The workshop will focus on

• overall layout and design;
• medium;
• drawing techniques;
• perspective;
• dummy preparation, book production, and printing;
• color for printing;
• portfolios; and
• Q & A.

This is a hands-on workshop packed with practical advice. You’ll discover new solutions to illustration challenges and learn how to handle them.

Faculty & Special Guests

Tim Gillner