How to create an illustration

Illoguild Question #9

There is a reason why process videos are so popular - we all want to know how it’s done.

Seeing the process is a great way to learn new techniques and it also helps to demystify the art.

This month members of the illoguild share their process.

Process images by Damjana Lodelina

Carla takes you through her steps to make an illustration:

How do you make an illustration?

Katie breaks her process down into 5 steps:

My illustration process in 5 steps

Adam shares his process and a timelapse video:

⭐️ An illustration

Jen takes us through her process, including her use of moodboards:

Monthly Bonus: A look at process

Damjana breaks down her process brick by brick:

Brick by brick

Brenda talks about chasing an idea

Chasing an Idea

Tammy talks about why her process is constantly in motion.

Process - why is mine still different every time?

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Each month members from the illoguild respond to the one question relating to illustration. We are a group of international illustrators who learn and grow together. We have been meeting online for almost 2 years now. This past week some of us were lucky enough to get to meet in person at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Italy. Next newsletter we will discuss our experiences from the Fair.

We have some previous posts, where we have covered similar topics that you may find interesting. These are.

• How to take an illustration brief from start to finish

• How to become an illustrator

Thanks for reading - we look forward to next newsletter!