Thank you so much ma'am, this video has been so instrumental in guidance for me .I recently wrote a book and have created my thumbnail sketches and I would like to pursue the traditional method before I scan it into a digital form but im uncertain as to what size I should illustrate the drawing after the thumbnail stage, can you please help me?

I also can’t picture faces in my head, come to think of it. I have occasionally wondered how anyone can describe the appearance of a person to the police, for example! Perhaps I need to look into this for myself.

Wow! Fascinating. I had not heard of this condition before watching this video.

Did you draw and paint the illustration in the same size of the book? Or bigger and how big? 😊❤

Lovely work! Also, amazing insights. I am currently working on a project and taking notes. Thank you! Debbie sends regards!

Hi Lynne, thank you SO much for sharing your expertise! Which program(s) do you use for working with the illustrations on your computer?

Wonderful woman of light and beauty.🌻🥀♥

Bravo sweetness! So much talent... xxx

This is a great video that explains Aphantasia so well. Sadly when trying to recall someone or a place I see nothing at all. Not even for a second. I have lived my life relying totally on memory and assumed it was the same for everybody. It’s only now (as an artist) I feel I was cheated of an important tool in my life. Though I have to say you have managed extremely well, even with Aphantasia.

I love that you both explain your thinking and your process. And I think your work is lovely 👏 👏

First of your videos I’ve had the pleasure assure of watching - very impressive. Thanks for sharing

Did you do a video about adding colour? How long did it take you to create each page?I have written several children’s books and I am searching for illustrators but as I am a novice at this I am Ill-equipped to guide them. What computer program did you use to manipulate the images? Do you ever cut and paste your drawings from one to the next to conserve time? How large a scanner do you use and at what resolution?

Thank you for your hard work and for making it clear to people who are working on a project of writing books for children.

Would you be willing to illustrate my books 📚

Got your book Sketching People today. Flicked through it - already inspired.

Lynn Chapman, I noticed you have the line art done on white paper. Once you moved onto the pink pastel paper, did you draw the same line art onto the pink paper with pencil before you started colouring in or did you go into colouring with pastels free-hand? Thanks for sharing your process with us. Your work is very expressive, fun and beautiful.

I am currently studying illustration and came across this video. Thank you, I am so inspired and have included it within my own research task about reportage sketching :)

I love your work, Lynne. I come across your studio tour video on KZbin a few years ago and then feel very inspired by your vibe and beautiful artwork. I got one of your children book illustrated books from a bookshop here in my local town that I love very much. All just to say that please keep making lovely art! Wish you joy every day!

Hi John, when do you make the holes in the ORB. When it is leather hard? As with it being an ORB you can’t have much control. Likewise when do you do the sculpturing? Leather Hard? Thank you, Bev Jordan NZ.

Is there a PART 2, showing the sculpturing

How did you make the sculpture swirls. Ie what tools did you use. Ive watched how you made the ORB - wonderful explanation. But havent found episode 2? Bev.J. - N.Z.

Absolutely love this video. I want to become a children’s book illustrator myself . I love drawing and my sister would love if I could use my drawing for her books . How do you transfer your drawings into your books . And also what’s the easiest way to add color ? I’ve seen you color some of your characters in the past using pastels,but is there a way to add color to them digitally?

Im so happy I found this video - great to see people still happy to give advice without getting paid for it. Very useful video, thank you for sharing! I have a question regarding the process of getting your drawings into finished book. my plan: use line-drawings & watercolour to make my scetches -> scan them high resolution -> upload my digital scanned files to Adobe Indesign, where I will create the whole book. My question is if I need to use a profesional firm to scan my pictures, or do you think using a normal home-scanner will be sufficient, with the many features adobe ( creative cloud) have included? Are you adding your colours in Adobe inDesign or is that the designers job? Trying to figure if I should add watercolour to my sketches or add all colours in photoshoop. I will be doing everything myself :) Thank you so much again, & looking forward to hear from u!

Congratulations Lynne Chapman Thank you for your beautiful studio tour. I am so grateful you share your Awesome ideas I LOVE the sociology departament sketches you made , how does one get a paper like that , "nosy Window into my Life🤣you are so funny 😄👍 new friend here dear.

Oh my goodness! You are amazing! Your book looks adorable too, and I would love to buy it. I've done a search though, and can't seem to find it. Do you know where I can buy a copy? Oh and also thank you so much for posting this video. I really enjoyed watching it.

What kind of machine do you use to scan

What kind of paper or you using

How does it get color?

Thank you for sharing your work is adorable.

Are you on here anymore?

I found it. This so cool. I have issues with the hair so its sort of realistic. Mine looks ugh

Wow this is the 1st time I saw your video. He is so adorable. My cat isnt that good. I keep practicing and hopeing something will come of it. Do you do kids too?

Very interesting video...

You are great!

Thanks so much for sharing your process. So helpful!

This is a fundamentally important video, absolutely the no-messing-around technique I'd like to experiment with. 4:38 Brilliant, you don't actually mix the colurs to get a grey, instead just put the colors next to each other, I love it.

Can someone answer the question that when you draw the final illustration on paper, how does it go into the book??

Wow amazing

Your studio is very beautiful.

Hi Lynne! Thank you for this video. I have found it incredibly useful. I'm about to begin illustrating a childrens book for a client who has written her first book. Thank you so much!

Wow you draw really well. Did you have to develop and hone your drawing skills or are you a born artist? I am just starting this part of my children's book and wish that I could drawn my characters like you do.

Hello Ms. Lynne, do you only accept submissions through agents/publishers for consideration or do you welcome new authors?

Your work is lovely! Do you have any suggestions on learning how to draw characters from different angles, perspective, facial expressions, while being cohesive through an entire picture book? I've only ever done one offs and it's so challenging to try to figure out how to create a character that I can reproduce in a consistent way.

Thank you so much for sharing this video! The drawings look great! I love your work! What kind of pastel colors are you using? Best regards, Andreea

Absolutely fascinating vid! Thanks so much for this --

Lovely to visit your studio Lynne, to see your Concertina books and enjoy your lovely spirit😍

thank you

Wow! When you drew the first face, my first thought was, " So that's what Mr. Martinez was trying to teach me!" He was my art teacher in school. Lol!!! Boy did I just feel dumb! 😂😂 He had us drawn face one day with shadows and my face had a bunch of shadows! 🙄😂 Not normal shadows like you just did right on the inside of the nose and where the nose joined the forehead right next to the eye! I hope that makes sense!

What size are your illustrations?

Thank you