Subscribed! I want to illustrate children's books, and although I'm a graphic designer and already know these things, they're good points to keep in mind so you don't forget while under pressure. Thanks for the tips! :D
@skypink22557 жыл бұрын
Kasey Golden !!! I can't believe I found you here!!! You're the reason I even looking into this stuff lol. Thank you for inspiring me!!
@beetletruly32406 жыл бұрын
I hope you do get to make a children's book one day!
@killiankonzett57496 жыл бұрын
Kasey Golden kaseyyyyyyy you really should follow your dream, ad mak that book! I would buy it. I love your videos, vavourite chanel on youtube
@jaxsonarmitage37186 жыл бұрын
Omg every video I click
@jaxsonarmitage37186 жыл бұрын
It’s happened like 9 times now
@jacobrobertdesio92654 жыл бұрын
“Let’s dive right in” at 6:30 lol
@Claudis1014 жыл бұрын
exactly
@oneilanelson92313 жыл бұрын
Actually more like, 8:00
@KatnippStudios6 жыл бұрын
Very very valuable!
@sadiyaui3 жыл бұрын
I just came here from your video @katnipp thank you both for sharing your experiences!
@lefish5277 Жыл бұрын
Actually pretty cool to see @Katnipp here too
@lamarmills79866 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t wait through the personal stuff.
@20ice473 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's why I stopped clicking on Will's videos too. He takes too long to get to the point. The part about his college years and part time jobs etc should have been a separate video.
@ashleysjournal85086 жыл бұрын
I’ve actually been asked to possibly illustrate my first kids book! I subbed! This is really helpful😊
@ElementofWorship5 жыл бұрын
This video is maybe a little too long and rambling.. sorry XD
@genevieveclements74873 жыл бұрын
This is so funny, I moved to a different state 1 year ago around Halloween an the first thing me an my toddler did was go to the library an we read this book an here I am a year later thinking about writing childrens books 😂
@lauraknight70666 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing all these details. As an art director, I came from the world of Toys and have worked with many freelance illustrators (from packaging to animation). I love that you mentioned client deadlines & understanding the decision makers "behind the scenes". I had defend and protect 'my artists'... haha! It may seem easier, but it can get complicated with even style-guides provided. About 1 year ago, I quit the corporate world to focus on my own creative projects (inc. making kids books!). You ignited a spark in me, talking about color! Thanks again. Love your work & channel.
@janejohnson17508 ай бұрын
I used to play the cello in school, until my teacher said to my parents I'd never be another Jacqueline du Pré ! So I took singing lessons. And then I went to Art school after leaving school... Evolving for me has been doodling, and writing books and children's books So well done for getting back to making music! With regards to tips... 1, Thumbnail visuals do need to show tltles so folks can buy it!l (and your author name) 2, Communication is The Key! How the dream works! 3, Side stories add layers and texture to your world, but... Clear Space is needed for the child's imagination! 4, Draw positions so the characters keep their integrity 5, 'arbitrary colour ' emphasises the action or point. 6, Keep text weighted correctly, and visuals away 7, Take the time to make it the best it can be, it's a time test! (you don't have to admit how far along you are) Bonuses: 8, Make sure you have enough illustrations to work from, multiple panels, yes! 9, Value the entire team. keep consistency, integrity of the story, listen to other people on the team. They, too, have their input! Thank you Will! 😊
@StoryTimewithTia3 жыл бұрын
I love all this great Notes, Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us! I'm just begining this Journey and is very helpful.
@freakishchick182 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful and insightful. Thank you for sharing this advice and for being so open and honest about some of your mistakes I order to teach others.
@leticiacampos10443 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I love it how you showed mistakes from the past through a positive example. Great teaching right there. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🖤
@kelliesteinbeigle53986 ай бұрын
Will, I'm so glad you shared these tips. I have admired you as an illustrator since BEFORE I took Business Practices for Illustrators from you back 2012. You gave me so many ideas for how to grow my business as an illustrator and even though I took it at a rough time in my life and I might not have been the most motivated at that time, I'm still super grateful for the privilege of having taken a class from you. It was so insightful and I was just so honored to be in a class by one of my all-time favorite illustrators!
@kristin-artl.3352 жыл бұрын
When you turned to the last page, the first thought I had was 'Go Dog Go' a dog party! I, also, loved that page! And, just last week I read that book to my grandson!
@FuelMeOnce7 жыл бұрын
Another innthe great series of Will It! Man, you know how much I love your work and the thought behind it is always fascinating. The lessons learned the best yet.
@willterryart7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Really appreciate it!
@BradPitbull7 жыл бұрын
THANK U WILL WE HAVE NEVER MET BUT U KEEP ON INSPIRING ME THANKS A TRILLION
@Kagome9327 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful! I've never really seen an artist go through their book before an point out important details. Thanks so much. Also! Blacky Widow is SOOOO cute. Oh my gosh.
@tatianacastrillon1694 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for everything you tell us about you're process ❤ This content is gold for me, you not only teach me a lot of things about the picture books, you motivates me 🌟 five years since you share this 😊🎉 (sorry for my english)
@peternordstrom99914 жыл бұрын
You didn't talk about how you messed up this book at all. Title should be called "nine things I did right in illustrating my children's book"
@theunofficialmrsnow2 жыл бұрын
This is so valuable. Thank you Will!
@prestonowens45947 жыл бұрын
As someone that wants to be an illustrator I just want to say thanks for the advice.
@fivefivephotos59846 жыл бұрын
Go dog go was my favorite book as a child! And I did the same thing: just stare at the end page! That's inspiring to think of, thank you!
@Krisowy7 жыл бұрын
Love all your work and advises Terry.....just starting in this businesses after years of commercial work an you're a great inspiration
@rockabillylaker6 жыл бұрын
I play guitar and and draw as well. I'll be damned if I ever give up my Gretsch. I love that thing so much. I realize I won't be able to dedicate too much time to it but I know in the end, she'll be waiting for me.
@gerriobrien1208 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, very good information. Making your illustrations Perfection, with Simplicity☺️!
@AgyWilson7 жыл бұрын
I was going to say EXACTLY what Teju said, lol. so DITTO, Teju! Thanks for this will. Agree with absoulutely everything. When I first came to it, I wanted to combine my lettering with the illustrations, so it was all integrated. This book is BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations to you and Margery!
@willterryart7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Agy - Confession - I thought it was Dr. Seuss as a kid - when I started illustrating books I started looking back and when I read his name on that book I was like: "this can't be right" HA!
@willterryart7 жыл бұрын
Also - end papers...I knew it was such an easy name... :)
@InvisionHopeHealthyLiving3 жыл бұрын
Great insights. Thanks for sharing. I think you did a great job with the illustration. The red hat makes the character (Bonaparte) memorable long after a child reads the book.
@highlandmary333 жыл бұрын
I abhorred comic books! You’re not alone. I was busy with Shakespeare, Camus.......
@vapsman887 жыл бұрын
I made Campfires as a very young kid, once in the Kitchen!
@aurorapaintseverything67177 жыл бұрын
Wasn't it Dr. Suess's "Go Dog, Go!" that had the tree in the end with all the dogs? Great book by the way! I love the pictures.. You did awesome! I should buy it for my grand daughter... Hmmmm
@willterryart7 жыл бұрын
You would think - but google it - PD Eastman ...at least I remembered something right :)
@aurorapaintseverything67177 жыл бұрын
Will Terry OMG... Your so right!! All these years I thought it was Dr. Suess's book... Lmao... Thanks Will!
@IrisMG7 жыл бұрын
You make those changes - more room, adding elements, etc. - at the sketch phase hopefully
@willterryart7 жыл бұрын
Yes - all on the sketches.
@PhantomDrawing7 жыл бұрын
That book looks so awesome! Great video and very valuable information! 😍👍
@TULIP.16897 жыл бұрын
PhantomDrawing I got so triggered when he skipped pages (I was actually reading it lol)
@sherriespeck Жыл бұрын
Thank you Will. This was super helpful information.
@kikoeart30217 жыл бұрын
Great video, so nice of you to share your book and process with us!
@lauraalderson26747 жыл бұрын
Thanks for always sharing what you have learned as an illustrator. You have no idea how valuable it is to us who are interested in illustration but don't have connections to the publishing world. (I am also enrolled in SVS Learn for good measure.) And though I appreciate your humility, don't call yourself an idiot! You are clearly not, and furthermore, you are brave enough to share your improvements, even at the expense of your former self. My theory on the "end papers" problem is that being in art mode makes it hard to access stored vocabulary. Then later, when you're cooking dinner or something, you suddenly remember and say, "Oh, of course!" And lastly, Go Dog, Go! has been a favorite for at least two generations in our family. As a kid I used to stare for ages at the dogs-in-a-maze scene and the dog party scene because the colors and textures looked so edible (remember those opaque Jell-O salads?). And all those animal limbs poking out of the tree really do evoke a sense of serendipitous fun. Life really should be "A big dog party!" But until it is, at least we have children's books.
@willterryart7 жыл бұрын
Laura Alderson Thank you Laura!
@sunnyduran31007 жыл бұрын
Adorable!!! Love this new style. It's so sweet and easy to follow.
@nagaashura23504 жыл бұрын
hey men this is just awesome work you are doing for us i am been learning from you all the time this is just awesome. i want to illustrate children's book as well. and i am just learning a graphic designer and i already doing some of my design . i would love to send you , thanks men for all your work and help.
@sasyaharry40466 жыл бұрын
8 mins and still waiting. Please tell me when do you start taking about the mistakes??
@jaaronjmerchant7 жыл бұрын
Sounding good on that bass!
@BetinaLundkaerJensenartist6 жыл бұрын
I`m working on getting better on drawing and painting AND I`m into bassplaying too...but I need to practise. Thanks for your videos and sharing your knowledge...do I need to say that I like what you do? Yes !! Love your stuff, Cheers!
@TheTerrylwg Жыл бұрын
Thank you; this is very helpful; an excellent topic to share.
@Farberleben6 жыл бұрын
Wow wow wow wow wow, im so impressed of this book. And im greatful amazon have it in the german store, so i could buy it tonight to have it in some days. As a former librian I now many good children books and always was impressed of the less unique illustrators they dont do the boring always same illustrations. Im so in love with ur book. I will be happy to have it. Thank you Will for ur great talent!
@MegLivingInsideOut6 жыл бұрын
No worries on the counting. We're here for the pictures 😉
@JunkyardSam6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this great info... and when you grabbed the bass I’m so glad you let us hear it! I worried for a moment you would just show it to us. :) Have a great next book!!!
@lunasong75126 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all this information! I've wanted to do children's books for years, and then ended up going into gaming. I'm trying to find my way back to my original inspiration. I understand what you're saying about the white space and not distracting, but after my 4-year old son and I have read a book multiple times, we start playing with counting background picture elements or finding different colors as a game along with reading the book. It adds another level of fun to the reading. I do like how you've made room for the text. Some of the most beautifully illustrated books can hide the text a bit too much.
@grandma.p3 жыл бұрын
It's really cool that you put an illustration on the same page as the copyright.
@krandly84 жыл бұрын
I loved this. Interesting and I loved looking at your illustrations! Thanks
@scoo-bdoo86696 жыл бұрын
I am starting to illustrate my own book also because I really want to create my first children's book to share it with the world. Your video is inspiring and your Bonaparte book looks great. I love the simplicity of the book that flows through out the story.
@Shadowkitty3607 жыл бұрын
Nice base playing! Awesome! =)
@happystar77773 жыл бұрын
I love how you just start playing the smashing pumpkins 🎃 🙃 love hearing the personal bits too. Apparently not everyone's cup of tea though lol.
@jakehose38826 жыл бұрын
You did a great job, i dont think your advice is supreme....but it works for you and thats awesome.
@walkingnerf45207 жыл бұрын
Really great and informative video, Will. Thank you. I'm sure the book will do well, and will be reading it to my kids real soon. soon.
@OliveraK7 жыл бұрын
This book is awesome! Thanks Will for all those insights. I felt like talking to myself, all the things I have been trying to achieve over years, but it feels easier when actually someone else thinks the same, it somehow confirms one's thoughts, accentuate the value of them, make them weight more.
@benjaminj.kreger-creative80014 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing - I work on indie comics and wear a lot of “hats” - I’m working on a few kids books now and am working on my art direction skills. This video has been more helpful than I thought it might be - again thank you :)
@kristenholmgren64644 жыл бұрын
hmmm you could have done a really faint full moon in the background as you wanted.... maybe having it faint would have given it more visual depth to the scene? i love your backgrounds on the over pages
@Sugarsheila.6 жыл бұрын
Smashing Pumpkins!!! Yes
@creatingathena7 жыл бұрын
Always such great information, thank you for sharing! So glad I joined SVS :)
@snagglefrack7 жыл бұрын
Really helpful advice!! Thank you!!! Especially the "go the distance" part. Can I be cheeky and ask for a possible future video on making sure the digital illustrations print true to what you've created on your screen? And do you work in RGB or CMYK?
@willterryart7 жыл бұрын
I'm not very techy even though I use tech... I've been lucky with good art directors and good printers who interpret my files spot on. I haven't done anything on my end. I work in RGB and send RGB files...
@snagglefrack7 жыл бұрын
That actually makes me feel better. I'm on my own with everything right now (no designers or art directors) and it's overwhelming. Thanks for your honesty!!
@happystar77773 жыл бұрын
Loved this!!!!! Thank you so much. J feel a lot more confident now honestly
@thetrickyitch71795 жыл бұрын
Excellent video - Wish I'd seen it before making so many mistakes in my book.
@DashaHorb7 жыл бұрын
Will, thank you for this video, it's really helpful! And this book is so cool, I love how it turned out! Main character is so cute :) thank you for the inspiration P.s. those first and last pages called "endpapers" I believe :D
@karenduey96752 жыл бұрын
Can I do illustrations with markers and colored pencils? I’m going to do some different textures like cut outs with scrap paper, stamps etc.
@millicentodunzegeers2924 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thank you for sharing, Will. So so helpful.
@grazynagrzebinska-kapusta52256 жыл бұрын
Blessings from Poland :) Thank You very, very much for Your videos and ART :) Kiara
@endafynes69404 жыл бұрын
Thank you ..interesting points you raised..I have written my first Childrens book...and now working on the artwork..".Life sentence " has struck a cord so yes ...I am proceeding with caution ..thanks for all the info...Ella Fynes......fynesartphotography
@edsaenze6 жыл бұрын
Hi Will! I just want to thank you for your generosity and for being so open about childrens books! It is of great help and very useful information! Thank you! =)
@Gmenpg3 жыл бұрын
Dope man. Thanks for your time
@wevidahwabbit6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the effort in sharing this! So many nuggets in there! I do have a problem that hope you would have answer to: My printer asked me to make the total ink density below 240 but I'm not sure how to achieve that by not scarifying the vibrancy of my illustration. Do you know the solution to that? And what is the best way to transfer a RBG illustration to CMYK? Thank you!
@judyhendricksart3 жыл бұрын
I learned a lot. Thank you for sharing!
@kendradrakes29473 жыл бұрын
Very talented musician
@MarioDoodles2 жыл бұрын
Amazing artist...how long did all illustrations together take to
@katieakin10913 жыл бұрын
I’m writing two children’s books, self-publishing and self-illustrating, and the one I’m almost done with is inspired by a guy I know and his love for dirt bikes. My biggest struggle is drawing people. I’ve never been good at it, and I’m taking my time and trying, but it’s hard
@madmania50807 жыл бұрын
great art work
@shahadbatouk31776 жыл бұрын
Loooove this video thanks alot really learned alot from this and by the way your illustrations are AWESOME!!!
@chris123chris826 жыл бұрын
Soo i dont draw.. at all.. i will never be an illustrator.. but i do want to make a book for children .. do i need to some how learn to draw????????????
@pshin46204 жыл бұрын
Just hire a freelance artist.
@msmicky14574 жыл бұрын
People who are both strong in the arts and in mathematics often seek "perfection" because in mathematics there will always be a set answer so the artistic side often strives for that as well
@monikam66254 жыл бұрын
Thank You Will Terry 😊 It is really really helpful !
@tamara-harden4 жыл бұрын
As a child, I was also fascinated by that same illustration in "Go Dog Go".
@mushylui97665 жыл бұрын
Super helpful, thank you for sharing, what a wonderful book!
@Elizabeth-mf3dn5 жыл бұрын
Geez your work is Awesome!!
@MeowMeowKapow7 жыл бұрын
There's some really great advice in here, thank you! Congratulations on your success with this book, it's especially exciting that it was on an endcap!!! Think of how many other thousands of books they chose yours out of to display right there. Wow! =^.^=
@DeerfoxArt4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This is so interesting and useful!
@charlesborg38036 жыл бұрын
good stuff. thanks! I'm working on a kids book as we speak. Would love to share it with you when it's complete
@grandma.p3 жыл бұрын
Do you communicate with the author while doing your work?
@MikeMayArt7 жыл бұрын
Your sister teaches in Maryland? You know I work in Maryland, right? I guess that means I can pass along any messages to her you might have.
@willterryart7 жыл бұрын
Ha! Yes - she teaches at Ashburton Elementary - Thanks Mike! :)
@mayamalaga33886 жыл бұрын
You can skip the first 8 minutes. The interesting message starts after. Thank you.
@AmentetAuris6 жыл бұрын
I have been watching lots of your videos and learned a lot, but I have to say, I regularly come back to this one XD I kind of use it like a checklist as otherwise I would stay ignorant of many of my mistakes I make. "Oh, Will said he drowned the title in a picture? Let's see if you did too... yes you did, now be a good illustrator trainee and go fix your picture" :D :D Big big thank you for sharing your valuable knowledge with us.
@tjmixmasta5 жыл бұрын
No lie, seeing this book made me want to have kids to share this book with, lol. Great work as always Will!
@vivianeb905 жыл бұрын
My first video of you and I subscribed! Thank you for all the tips!
@lg2316 жыл бұрын
Just checked out your online portfolio and I must say I love your work!! I've just gotten into pursuing a career in children's books as an author and I'm very nervous as it's not a conventional path but I'm very optimistic about the future! Any advice, i'm also thinking about illustrating my own books but i haven't been drawing in years :(
@rachumeladonai93672 жыл бұрын
Great tips👍🏼
@amandaclifton99115 жыл бұрын
how do you download your drawings onto your ipad without it looking like it was just a picture that was taken of the drawing
@Writing4Jesus2472 жыл бұрын
LOVED this video! So informative, interesting, and funny too! "I want candy corn. I don't wanna read this dumb book!" 😆 Great vid, thanks for sharing and God bless.
@hisloveivefound67764 жыл бұрын
Great information! I would like same effort information, less chitchat. If my opinion matters. But thank you for sharing!
@MRSgermancutey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Will for all the insides you give - what a wonderful video when you just start illustrating book like me. My biggest struggle ist colorpalet do you have any more tipps for me? I'm also not sure if I illustrate in RGB or in the color format the book shook be printed? Anyone want to give me advice? I would be very grateful for any mentoring.
@smithdraws7 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to getting my copy delivered. Congrats on being #1 in new releases on Amazon! Question: Does the publisher request you to produce artwork at the exact trim size or with a bit of bleed? Or do you just get the aspect ratio approximately the same as the trim size and leave it to the graphic designer to size the artwork to specifications?
@willterryart7 жыл бұрын
Hi Joshua - thank you! ...so - if the art bleeds off the page you really need to include bleed image so they can trim it as I'm sure you know - since you mentioned bleed :) ...With less experienced designers they'll muck up the spread by using said bleed - for this reason I make more bleed than I send the art director - if they ever say they need more I can send them the un-edited file.
@smithdraws7 жыл бұрын
Will Terry Makes sense. Thanks for the nuts and bolts insight.
@Quiscalus7774 жыл бұрын
This was super helpful, thanks for sharing. 👌🏼
@Froz3nRose5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting points, and helpful video!
@myartprocess60033 жыл бұрын
Great work, and inspiring video!
@JimmeeAnimAll6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Im not the greatest comments researcher but I have question about Children's books and "industry". Do You have to write Your own story and texts (in general/most common) or You get the idea for the book and story line, and we (the artists) just make illustrations ??