Thank you for watching, I hope you found this interesting and helpful! Do you dream of illustrating children's books, and what is the perfect project you would love to get? Comment below and let me know!

@azakiahofficial7852

3 жыл бұрын

Do you take on self published work!?

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

@@azakiahofficial7852 I do sometimes! In fact I'm working o a self-published book right now :) It all depends on if the project is interesting, if I'm available and if the client and I can reach an agreement on the terms and rate. Whether it's published professional or directly by the author isn't important to me :)

@yasaamoin4882

11 ай бұрын

Retelling myths and folktales for children could be fun.

@vlatkabutkovic431

6 ай бұрын

Hi, thank you for a wonderful video. I am in the process of illustrating my stories for children and this is exactly what I needed. I plan to self-publish, should be a cycle of 5 separate stories/children’s books. Your clear steps are bringing structure, because I feel like I am thinking about everything at the same time and it gets overwhelming.

@tonyjackson3270

4 ай бұрын

This video has helped my processes so far as a beginner author thank you for taking the time out of your life show and share very detailed information.

It's nice to see somone actually plan out drawings and stuff. All the other "How to videos" show people making low content books on canvas, sticking together any drawing that are already free to publish a low quality book in under a day. This video is super professional. Thank you for sharing.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! This is how illustrators work :) Hustlers - not so much!

@celticrose2

6 ай бұрын

Yes I want to make my own art. I want to know how to put it in the book.

my dream project is a picture book that helps kids in the hospital, not only as distraction but also learning about being ill

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful, lovely idea! You should absolutely do it!!

Beautiful work! I'm in the middle of my first children's book project right now, and I wish I'd found this video earlier to have a better sense of the process lol

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

That's wonderful, congratulations Ambrose!

@christins.1481

Жыл бұрын

Hi, so how is your book going now?

@AmbroseReed

Жыл бұрын

@@christins.1481 Hi, it got released, but there were a lot of things I would have done differently. It was a partnership with a daycare that writes songs collaboratively with the kids, and we made one of the songs into a storybook. There are some cute sections, but it could be a lot stronger with the knowledge I have now

@anastasiabatyr8325

Жыл бұрын

Good luck! Let us know how it goes

@katysuemarfil2148

Жыл бұрын

Gotta start somewhere, right? May you enjoy many more projects!

A child making a children’s book? That’s why I know exactly what to do, I’d be the one reading it as the kid. I know what I want

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

That's wonderful!!

I work at a german publisher as an editor and it is so interesting, we ALWAYS do the cover first with our illustrators. We need a lot of people to give their opinion on it and it so important, you just need most of the time for the cover.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

That makes sense!

I love the process of children's books, it's a lot of work but a lot of fun. I'm a self-published children's author/illustrator and am still figuring things out. The market is filled with so many great illustrators too! You're very talented :)

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lexi! Indeed books are such fun projects! Congrats on self-publishing your own, that's amazing!!

I’m trying to illustrate a book I wrote about a little fairy girl. I’ve never tried an illustrated picture book before but I’m excited!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like such a beautiful project, Emily!

@emilythestorier4428

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊 I’ll share a link if it ever gets published 😀

When my kids were growing up I created an entire story of a farm mouse and his friends that I would love to illustrate. I also have a story of a wee little princess and her adventures. I would love to see it in finished form for my grand kids. Thanks for the video Ness, it was the first video I have looked at to learn so far.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

11 ай бұрын

That sounds super charming and would make a great book!

@ArtTutor1

10 ай бұрын

Children story book illustration tutorial in adobe illustrator. I hope you'll like it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/g2RtxNmLc5yZnKw.htmlsi=YGKufiTheHqTJ9CV

Day 1 of my children's book work I did learn from this. Thanks!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

4 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Best of luck with your picture book work and I'm glad the video was helpful!

That is a beautiful book with a lovely art style. Thank you for showing the process you went through.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, David!

@elainewduree

2 жыл бұрын

I agree it’s a beautiful book, well done!

That book is so darn cute. Now I wanna make one!!!

Beautiful work!! And very interesting overview of the whole process. Thanks for sharing!

My daughter just asked me to illustrate her children’s book. Your video was very helpful. Thankyou

@ArtBusinesswithNess

8 ай бұрын

Aww what a wonderful idea to make a book with your daughter! Best of luck to you two!!

Thank you, Ness! Your tutorials are excellent.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by Anna, I'm glad you're enjoying the tutorials!

Such a great video and with so much info! I’m already loving all your super helpful content and tips!!💜🌸💜

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vivien, I'm so glad you're liking the tips

It turned out so well!! I've been playing with the idea of illustrating for children's books but I had no idea where to even begin, your videos are super helpful!!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Fantastic! Thanks

Thank you for sharing and congratulations on not giving up and finding your starting point. That's the place I'm in trying to find the starting point. I am excited about my first children's book. The story is written in a planner that's 4 years old but the story is about 6 months old. I've been sitting with it not knowing where to go next. Hope you much succes in using your creative skills and gifts. God bless you on your journey for future projects...

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Congrats and best of luck with your first book! It's the start of an exciting journey! :)

You did such a great job! Thank you for the tips.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kat, that's very kind! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

I love the panda bean! Great video Vanessa, very educational and perfectly explained.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

Hihi I liked the bean too! I'm still hoping to use it sometime in the future on another project! Thanks for watching hun I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 😀

thanks for laying out the milestones step by step. This is really helping me think through a project I'm considering.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you found it helpful, Valerie!

this look amazing!! I had a storybook writing/illustrating competition a few months ago and I rlly wished that I found this video earlier before illustrating (i was incharge of most of the book but mainly illustrations), we hit many problems along the way that i feel that your tips addressed really well!! Great illustration and great book all in all 💜💜💜

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

You are so kind, thank you Kirakoo

This is brilliant. Thank you 🙏

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Matt, I'm glad you found the video helpful! 😊

this video has wonderful insight! thank you for sharing!! 💜

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much dear, I'm glad you found the video helpful! ❤

Thank you for putting this together. I am at the beginning stages of a book project and was happy that I found your video. I would love to illustrate a story changing your mind.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

That's really cool JM, congrats on the book and best of luck!

I love it! I liked how you described the process, and I really like the final result. I've just written a children's book, looking for an illustrator. If anyone is interested, ping me 😉

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Ай бұрын

Wonderful!

Love your work! Cannot believe you had a tough time publishing your first book... Such adorable characters!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that's so sweet!!

Beautiful! Color is so important in illustration, and this is a riot of color! Fantastique!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words!

You are brilliant, a genius and so disciplined and what a beautiful character you possess. Book is beautiful. I wish you were around years ago when I began my illustrating. Your style is awesome. Good luck with your projects.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

OMG you're so kind!! 😭❤ I'm no genius, but it makes me so happy that you enjoy my work. Thank you!!

Hi Ness, Thank you so much for sharing this to us. This video make me wanna pick up my brush and draw something just for myself after a long time work for clients. Just need that energy for now :D

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy that this gave you some motivation!

Thank you!!! I want to illustrate a children’s book for my daughter based on my father’s short story about a bird. But I don’t know where to start. Thank you for sharing your experience 💖

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Ай бұрын

That's such a special idea! I wish you the best of luck making your amazing book!

Thank you for sharing your beautiful book and encouraging me to creak my own children book!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by hun, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Let me know if you make your book!

I'm about to finish the illustration for my book that I wrote. It's about a cake monster lol

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

Cake monster OMG how fun!!

The book looks so beautiful and adorable, thank you for sharing those tips

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Love your book and video! Thanks!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

That's so sweet, thank you!

Very informative video, Ness. Thank you for sharing your experience.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you dear Xin 😊 I'm very happy you enjoyed the video!

I just finished writing a children's book. It is about a mischievous elf that often features in the bedtime stories I tell my children ( so it is very close to my heart). I want to illustrate and self-publish but am very unsure about the technical aspects of digitizing my art. Found your video very informative- thank you. 🇿🇦

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds so cute! Bets of luck with your book!

Thank you so much for sharing this video, it taught me a lot. Also, I really like your style and composition. Well done!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by Ines :)

YOU DID ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! 🐼🐼🐼🐼

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dana, that's so sweet!!

That's the most beautiful children's book I've ever seen.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Awww that's so kind! Thank you

I really need to thank you so much for all of these videos. I'm at the start of my journey of learning to illustrate and these have helped me so much. Id love to illustrate a children's book about ocean animals one day, or a short script for a friendship between a monster and a little girl I wrote.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

I,m so glad you found it helpful! Ocean animals is a wonderful topic, I wish you good luck!

Nice first video about your first book. Great to see your process and work on this book. Many can learn from it. Cute design and really colourful.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michaela, I'm so happy you found it useful 💗

this was really helpful thank you so much! i do not come from the world of concept art, i do mostly 3d and other 2d personal projects. This really gives you a schedule to work on and for a ''lost artist'' like me this video came in handy!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

I happy you found it helpful, hun!

Beginner here ! hii , this video helped me so much , I am currently on my first children's book .It's a book for my nephew and about him going on an adventure with his two doggies in the back garden. I'm really excited to do this for him

@ArtBusinesswithNess

6 ай бұрын

Awww that sounds so fun and cute! Best of luck with your book project!

Great video. Thank you

So very helpful, thank you!

Love your style 👍👍👍👍

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alexander!

I really appreciate your work of talking us through your process. So many people send you from video to video to upcoming video instead of just giving the information, so kudos for that!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoy the video hun!

@konstantkreationzEvents

2 жыл бұрын

My dream project is to create a book celebrating Granny's birthday celebration 🎂

I am actually creating my own children's book right now. Writing, designing, and painting from start to finish! Using your video to help me along in my process. Learning a lot and can't wait to be done!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!! I wish you the best of luck, hun!

Thaks for all the helpfull tips! I illustrated my debut childrensbook last year ‘Felix en dokter Groen’ 😊 it was great fun 🎉

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

That's so wonderful, congrats on your first book!!

This was very helpful and inspiring me to go forward to doing more illustrations for my childrens books trying to do a book for a 8 member childrens solving mystery in their little town

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds so fun!

Love the cover!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you that's so sweet!

This was really informative of the process thank you.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by, I'm glad you liked it :)

Beautiful work! I hope to be an illustrator soon! I would love to do whimsical type work with unique creatures!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Creatures are always a win in picture books :D I can't wait to see your books on the shelves

Thank you for sharing your experience! It helps to see it’s not as bad as it looks, to get the FIRST job I mean. Your drawing is very good. And so is the panda ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, you're very kind!! I'm glad you found the video helpful :)

I love your work! I can't believe this was your for project! This video is the BEST and most informative video I've watched on children's book illustrations. Thank you so much for sharing!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! I'm so happy that you found the video helpful!

Just finished illustrating a children's book. Thank you so much for the video!!! Have been working on illustrating informative books in a fun way!!! Can't wait to try your tips.... in my next projects!!!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Congrats on your books

I'm so proud of you, Vanessa! Congrats!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Gorgeous work! Extremely helpful for an absolute beginner such as myself

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thank you. I am amazed by your first illustration book. Beautifully done, so engaging and clever with the layout design, characters, colors, and background. I am trying to look for illustration work, but don't know where to find it or what to expect. Your video is very helpful in the process of book illustration.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Lian! I wish you best of luck in your career

Thank you for the guide, much love

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by, I'm glad you liked the guide!

Thank you for sharing and taking the time for us.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thanks for stopping by!

Your book came out so pretty! I admire your hard work and persistence through the process, I'm now finding out it's a long one haha

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

It definitely is a marathon! But you can do it :)

Vraiment cool de voir la direction que tu as pris!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup Fynch, je suis contente que tu aies aimé la vidéo! 😀

Wonderful spreads I love the color scheme you did foreach one!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much for your sharing. This is a big help.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Useful advice. Thank you 🙏

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you so much!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome, Maria!

Thank you., this is so helpful. Children book will be about this in natur which I found intresting.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

Nature is such an inspiration and amazing topic for children!

Well done, fantastic job 👍🙂 and awesome video, thank you so much for sharing ❤

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mags!

Thank you for this video I have illustration one unpublished (in the process) children's book and did not know really what I was doing so this was really helpful!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help, hun!

Fascinating video and great to see your process

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I would love to do a children’s book about a 5 year old boy and the love of his horse and rodeoing one day. I love the way you explain the process and would love to hear more. Ty

@ArtBusinesswithNess

6 ай бұрын

That sounds like a wonderful book idea! You should do it!

Beautiful book ♡

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that's very sweet!

Another wonderful video Ness. I would love to illustrate a graphic novel. I like supernatural and paranormal themes (witches, ghosts, mystical creatures). I'm also really fascinated in folklore from different cultures.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you thought so Kayla! 😊 Ohhh graphic novels, that's a really good one! I bet those themes would make a really popular one, too!

Thank you for sharing your work. Inspiring.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Thank you for your advice! I loved your book! ❤

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much! I'm glad you found the video helpful :)

@ArtTutor1

10 ай бұрын

Children story book illustration tutorial in adobe illustrator. I hope you'll like it. kzread.info/dash/bejne/g2RtxNmLc5yZnKw.htmlsi=YGKufiTheHqTJ9CV

Thank you Ness for sharing your process, what a great video! Hope I can get my first commissioned picture book soon! Regards from Argentina (:

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video, Lola :) Thank you for stopping by!!

This was really helpful!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

This video is inspiring!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Thank you hun!

Thank you for sharing this with us. I have always wanted to illustrate a childrens book. l hope in the near future it will happen. This truly inspired me to try harder to make it happen!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

You can do it, Rhonda!

@rhondajohnson1075

Жыл бұрын

@@ArtBusinesswithNess Thank you. I'm working on my 1st draft of my children's picture book, its about a Giraffe.

Hi my son has been drawing for the passed year and his drawing are mostly superhero characters and he free style them by just looking or thinking about a character, he is 7 years old and his drawings are immaculate, I'm now in the middle of putting his pic together so it can be published, which brought me here to your site, thanks for sharing 🥰

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful talent!! It warms my heart to see you supporting your son in this, getting involved with his interests and even looking out for information for him. When I was growing up all the adults around me were only concerned trying to discourage me from this path and trying to find another "real" career path instead. Your son is very lucky!

I love your art style, I only just found your channel today!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you that's so sweet!

Omg this is AMAZING!! 😍😍

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you Janeen!

Also your illustrations are beautiful! You are crazy talented. I hope you’re being paid well for whatever work you’re doing now - you’re amazing

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Emily!! Yes haha I've thankfully been able to improve my rates a lot since then! The one I'm doing right now is $4,500 for 12 pages. Things do get better!

@emilythestorier4428

3 жыл бұрын

@@ArtBusinesswithNess nice! 😊 I’ve always been intrigued by freelance illustration, though I’m not sure it’s something I’ll pursue as a career. I happened to get a lucky connection who hired me to illustrate her children’s book and seeing how much people liked it gave me the confidence to try a picture book of my own. If you look up Cash the Caboose on Amazon you can find it. Anyways, have a great day! Thanks for the video 😊

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

@@emilythestorier4428 I just looked it up, it looks so great! COngrats on your booK!

@emilythestorier4428

3 жыл бұрын

@@ArtBusinesswithNess yay thanks!

Soooo helpful, thank you! Ideal project would be musical!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds wonderful!! Music and art together :)

Thank you for the video, I just finished writing 6 children's books based on safari life and will like to try illustrating the books myself.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

6 books, wow! You don't do things by half, do you? That's amazing!

Super résultat! Je suis contente de tomber sur un processus d'édition plus régional ^_^ Beau travail sur Petit Panda, merci pour ta vidéo, je vais jeter un coup d'œil sur ta chaîne pour d'autres conseils utiles. Encore merci.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Je suis super contente que tu aies trouvé la vidéo utile, Anne!

Magical!!!!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Awww thank you!

This video is really helpful. My friend from high school and I put out our first children's book a couple months ago. I am currently working on the second book (it's a trilogy) and after that I will complete the third one. Your comment about backgrounds is most helpful because it is usually where I get hung up when laying out the page. I am the illustrator and he is the writer so I have the fun of laying out and coloring the pages.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

Wow, congrats on putting out that first book! I know how much work that is and you should be very proud!

@claytonbouldin9381

Жыл бұрын

@@ArtBusinesswithNess Thanks! I am rather happy with it.

This was very helpful... Thank you very much... Will be doing my first children's book soon, and now I'm more confident thanks to your tips.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Best of luck with your first book, that's so exciting!!

@OMtNI

2 жыл бұрын

@@ArtBusinesswithNess Thanks much, it's super exciting... It's giving me life.

I love birds! I would like to write a fun story and illustrate a children's book that has funny birds!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

That sounds cute and fun, I'd read that!

Thanks you for the wonderful walkthrough of your process. I have a dream to quit my job (teaching art) and become a full time illustrator. My ideal book would include monsters, mythology, strange creatures ... and dinosaurs... there has to be dinosaurs. Thanks again.

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Ай бұрын

That sounds amazing!! I really hope you make your book one day! :)

I do thankful for you ✨✨

@ArtBusinesswithNess

2 жыл бұрын

That's so sweet, thank you!

Thank you! I'm about to illustrate my first children's book and I'm a bit lost and nervous. This helps a lot!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

OMG congrats!! I'm sure you'll do wonderful!

Lovely!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you dear, you are very kind!

I started of my art journey, drawing pencil portraits of people. But a local author, msgd me and wanted a female artist to help illustrate her children's book. So it waa quite a big change for me, very challenging, but I enjoyed it! I wished I watched this video earlier though. But anyways, now I'm working on illustrations for a second book, working with the same lady. And it's about animals this time . Another challenge 😆 I'm used to traditional art, so I'm water coloring the illustrations and editing using photoshop. Anyways, I'm keen on watching more of your videos! Thank you ❤️

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

That's amazing Clarissa!! You stepped out of your comfort zone and stepped up to the challenge! It's a very brave thing to do :) Good luck with your second book!

Thank you, it’s really useful 💜💜👍👍

@ArtBusinesswithNess

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you think so

The adventure of Merlo the Magic Cat. I wanna make it happen!

@ArtBusinesswithNess

Жыл бұрын

That sounds magical!