FIVE ways to work as a children's illustrator ✸ PICTURE BOOK BASICS #1

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Hello Art Friends! I'm Anoosha Syed, a professional children's book author/illustrator and I am starting a new series called PICTURE BOOK BASICS.
For anyone interested in a career in picturebooks, I am going to cover all the itty-bitty steps you need to know.
In our first episode, we are covering the different book categories you can work in!
OTHER VIDEOS TO WATCH
○ Getting my Picturebook Deal - • How I Got A Picture Bo...
○ HOW I MAKE MY CHILDREN'S BOOKS! - • ✸ HOW I MAKE MY CHILD...
○ Making a Picture Book from Start to Finish - • Making a Picture Book ...
○ illustrating a book cover on procreate - • illustrating a book co...
○ how i illustrate book covers (drawn on my ipad/procreate!) - • ✸ how i illustrate boo...
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✷ Domestika Online Courses on illustration and picture book: hwww.domestika.org/en/courses/...
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  • @draculenne3153
    @draculenne3153 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos have been so helpful to me in the past, honestly I feel like I should be paying to see these ! Thank you so much for sharing your tips and insight, you're incredibly inspiring and just a joy to listen to.

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s so kind! Haha, I always forget to promote it, but if anyone wants to support me financially as a tip (totally optional!) you can through my Patreon!

  • @boluwatifeowowa5841

    @boluwatifeowowa5841

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@AnooshaSyedThank you for this video. I really would like to start illustrating children books and from this video I already know what kind of illustration I'd like to go more into but I don't know the art style to go with, so do you have free or paid courses or videos on KZread that can very much help me to start as a beginner and advance better from writing to illustration and art style. Thank you

  • @FannyBerthiaume
    @FannyBerthiaume Жыл бұрын

    ''Because...adults don't like fun I guess'' I laughed so hard 😂 Great explanation of the various types of books out there!

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh thank you!

  • @soycinthya
    @soycinthya Жыл бұрын

    "adults don't like fun, i guess" lol

  • @Olivia-fl3bn
    @Olivia-fl3bn Жыл бұрын

    This came at the absolute perfect time for me! 😍 I would LOVE to start my career in children’s book illustrations, but I’m still figuring out my niche

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh exciting!!

  • @user-pb8mb6jg7s
    @user-pb8mb6jg7s Жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait for the next one!!

  • @nooreyzahra
    @nooreyzahra Жыл бұрын

    I am excited for this series 😍

  • @violaaa3385
    @violaaa338510 ай бұрын

    Thank you Anoosha, this was so helpful!

  • @deedeevazquez4942
    @deedeevazquez4942 Жыл бұрын

    I’m all for this series 👏🏻 I hope to author and illustrate my own book this year!

  • @sukeyd.artist
    @sukeyd.artist Жыл бұрын

    This is an amazing series and really needed this because I've always wanted to be an illustrator for books. Mostly book covers, and this gave me so much information I can't wait to see more of this series. Thank you so much, I am curious about how freelance illustrators get these jobs because I've tried looking for publishers but most of them only hire illustrators from their country. I've tried looking for publishers in my country but so far I can't find them. 😔

  • @LostInTheFold
    @LostInTheFold Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this!

  • @girlishgrrl
    @girlishgrrl Жыл бұрын

    Cool!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @Itskiss
    @Itskiss Жыл бұрын

    This is so helpful thank you!

  • @MissSmallz1
    @MissSmallz1 Жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful and informative! Thank you Anoosha!💛💫

  • @haidyyousif2125
    @haidyyousif2125Ай бұрын

    THANKS

  • @misskaterinat
    @misskaterinat Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all these informative videos you make! It’s truly so helpful especially from a Canadian perspective 💗

  • @MJ-jd4pw
    @MJ-jd4pw Жыл бұрын

    So interesting! I've been enjoying your videos for a pretty long time now! They've helped me understand the possibilities I'm heading towards in the future. Thank you so much!!

  • @lilaboxx
    @lilaboxx Жыл бұрын

    I just found your art on Instagram and I love your art style and learning about illustration 🥰🥰

  • @friesfairy
    @friesfairy Жыл бұрын

    that’s a really good explanation video, thank you ✨

  • @danyramos8139
    @danyramos8139 Жыл бұрын

    I Love your videos, they keep me going

  • @palomathepeach
    @palomathepeach Жыл бұрын

    thank you anoosha!! i’ve been binging your vids because i’ve actually been considering getting into picture book illustration but it feels so intimidating!

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahhh no way!!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @v4l324
    @v4l32411 ай бұрын

    Gracias❤

  • @khalil9414
    @khalil94148 ай бұрын

    ماشاءاللہ

  • @honestydavis2289
    @honestydavis2289 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice,thank you

  • @enhuiong8582
    @enhuiong8582 Жыл бұрын

    Loveee your videos! Thank you for sharing them openly! Appreciate your work!!

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @cristiane.1612
    @cristiane.16123 ай бұрын

    Thanks really help me a lot, I'm inspired with your works this gives me a boost to create some books someday.

  • @chelsyescalona
    @chelsyescalona Жыл бұрын

    Always so helpful Anoosha!!! 💖💖💖

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad!

  • @ThoughtpotArts
    @ThoughtpotArts Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for starting this series. Will surely wait for each episode.. 🙏

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @cocomom8977
    @cocomom8977 Жыл бұрын

    Great information! I have been searching for things like this 🙂. So excited to view your next video!!

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!

  • @carmengomez-elvira9027
    @carmengomez-elvira9027 Жыл бұрын

    Really really helpful and nice to watch! Thank you for starting these series ✨

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome!

  • @melina4276
    @melina4276 Жыл бұрын

    It is always a good day when Anoosha posts a new video 😍 I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us! Thank you Anoosha 💕

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you :))

  • @zjackyvanbebber
    @zjackyvanbebber Жыл бұрын

    I love this so much~ I watched all your video's so far and they are truely inspiring. I'm transitioning from Game/concept art to Children's book illustration since it feels more intuative to me. Everything is new, and your video's are so clear and well written. Can't wait to learn from, and watch the other video's comming up!

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @aminaderbal9287
    @aminaderbal9287 Жыл бұрын

    God bless you, these shorter versions are more suitable for me, i can focus more on the subject Cant wait to watch your next videos Especially if you talk about princing concerning each category :p Thank you very much ^^

  • @sineva5641
    @sineva5641 Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful! And you are so cute and so light and airy like a fairy ❤

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw thanks!

  • @kathrynroseillustration
    @kathrynroseillustration Жыл бұрын

    This video is really interesting and helpful. Looking forward to the next part :)

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @rachaelwalton6114
    @rachaelwalton6114 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @barbi111
    @barbi111 Жыл бұрын

    Great series, thank you!

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @Ikigai747
    @Ikigai747Ай бұрын

    Love your channel, the effort u put into your content is commendable Your fashion sense is great! I love the background The info u put out is very useful as always ALL THIS IS SOOO GOOD ❤❤❤❤❤❤ IM OVERJOYED

  • @neelimamishra
    @neelimamishra Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are a treasure trove of information! Thank you so so much for making them! I hope you make a detailed video about the process of That's Not My Name!

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Great suggestion!

  • @mandyhoward974
    @mandyhoward974 Жыл бұрын

    "adults don't like fun, I guess" that made me laugh. Great video as always!

  • @ChantelleArts
    @ChantelleArts Жыл бұрын

    This is really well explained, great video, very informative 😊

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @freakishchick182
    @freakishchick182 Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful. Thank you for sharing this. Excited for the series and to learn more, especially as i am currently working on a children's book commission.

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @jeannettesalazar6442
    @jeannettesalazar6442 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks you refresh my memory. Very good information.

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @linsaraillustration
    @linsaraillustration Жыл бұрын

    Thats so helpful thanks for sharing

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome

  • @f81456
    @f81456 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome!

  • @sayaniraygoswami1417
    @sayaniraygoswami1417 Жыл бұрын

    This is very helpful.. thank you so much ❤️

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @wolfiedesignhouse
    @wolfiedesignhouse3 ай бұрын

    Okay but Bilal needs to make me some daal - that looks GOOD! Such great illustration style ou have :) I love ZOOM too!!! :)

  • @prithadas9774
    @prithadas9774 Жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful!!

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @artistomania
    @artistomania10 ай бұрын

  • @marzipan94
    @marzipan94 Жыл бұрын

    No Way! I bought your book for my class and we loved it! I thought it was so important so I bought one for every year to show the importance of getting names right! And now I have found your KZread! Crazy 😊

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh that’s amazing to hear!!

  • @carlamoss89
    @carlamoss89 Жыл бұрын

    You have a very kind energy about you.

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww thank you!

  • @Saras-my6zw
    @Saras-my6zw Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for all the advice ☺️ I'm preparing my illustration portfolio at the moment and I was wondering if there is a time of year when it is most recommended to submit it or if the period makes no difference. Thank you so much!

  • @ErikaWilsonArt
    @ErikaWilsonArt Жыл бұрын

    Love your shirt and earrings 💜💖

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @path1400
    @path1400 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I have been writing a book and I have been thinking of doing a few illustrations throughout it. You have helped me know my target readers as young adults. Can I paint the Illustrations or should I start learning to use the XP Pen I purchase a year ago. When I was hoping to learn digital art.

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    You can use either you are most interested in! There is a big market for both digital and traditional illustration. If you are doing traditional, just make sure you have a good scanner!

  • @spookz26
    @spookz26 Жыл бұрын

    Anoosha, thank you so much for your videos! I'm in my last year of high school, and I see myself being a professional artist in the future, but I don't want to limit myself to only one field. I see you've worked in the animation industry before, and I wanted to ask: Could an animation degree be useful when looking for work as a picture book illustrator? I've always loved animation and would like to study it once I'm done with school, but like I said, I wouldn't want to limit myself to it. I recently started thinking about the possibility of eventually working as a children's book illustrator alongside being an animator; do you think that's plausible?

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    There are a lot of creators who work both within animation and picture books like myself, so it’s totally possible to do both, however you’ll find that most people will pick one to be their main career, and the other the side gig. So for me, kidlit is my main and I freelance for animation, but I have friends who do the opposite. These are both pretty intense jobs so it’s important to have a balance :) there is overlap in the skills needed but I wouldn’t say that it helps to have an animation degree if you want to work in kidlit. It’s good to keep yourself open to opportunities though!

  • @kaychelboone
    @kaychelboone Жыл бұрын

    Hey I love your channel and I recently signed with a literary agent (yay!) thanks to your advice, but I’m a little confused on what to do next. I know bringing work is just a small part of what agents do. Before joining my agency, I tried submitting to publishers/art directors but almost all did not accept unsolicited work. I post my artwork frequently but I have under 200 followers so it would probably take a long time to get noticed or any work through social media. Any advice?

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey! Have you discussed a game plan with your agent on your career path? What they are doing on their end and what you could be doing on yours? As well as planning out what your career goals are and how you guys are going to reach them? Having a discussion like that would be a good start. You don’t need a huge online presence (most artists I know have under 2K) but you can start to cold email art directors and connect w them on social media

  • @user-iu8vh8sp5y
    @user-iu8vh8sp5y7 ай бұрын

    "Ma'am, I want to ask you, for children's book illustration, do we need skills in graphic design, or is there anything else we should learn? Because in this field, the client shares their story, and we have to create illustrations according to it. Please help me understand how to approach illustration in this context. You're a great teacher; I appreciate your guidance."

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    7 ай бұрын

    You need skills in illustration! Start with mastering your art foundations (color/light, perspective, composition, anatomy etc) and when your art skills are strong, then focus on character design and working on a picture book portfolio. I have a separate video on what should be included in a portfolio.

  • @pinkiguana1
    @pinkiguana1 Жыл бұрын

    Would you be able to tell us what the standard rate is to charge for something like the monochrome illustration for chapter books?

  • @AnooshaSyed

    @AnooshaSyed

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s dépendant on a lot of factors! I’d reccomend checking out my video on Pricing for Artists :)

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