How to Illustrate a book - part 1

Lynne Chapman describes the process of illustrating the Bears on the Stairs book. Produced by the Open College of the Arts. You can find out more about Lynne Chapman on her website - www.lynnechapma...

[@mhakim18]

You are an amazing illustrator with an amazing teaching attitude. I feel so happy watching your videoes.

[@jessicaakins5245]

I have just started illustrating my first book, thank you for the video. Your style of art is so cute!

[@lytedancer_art]

It was fun & informative to watch you explain your process. Thank you for sharing!

[@richardbohlier1022]

I enjoyed how you come up with the characters in a book. I am a writer and not an illustrator which I regret. Thats for giving your input on a story.

[@imaginationsink]

Lynne, you have a delightful accent, I was amazed how you were able to draw me in so easily. I am both a writer and illustrator. I have never tried to sell a manuscript, although, I fill compelled to do so now. Thank you darling.

[@lbbpkt]

Best video on how to get started! Loved this!

[@lisvandergeer]

So helpfull since I am starting up my first self illustrated childrensbook. Wrote young adults before but this is more fun.

[@gracietaylor6752]

hello lynne, i am in year 9, and in march, i am choosing my options. my future aspiration is to become an illustrator, therefore i have a few questions. my first is, what should i take for my gcses to become an illustrator? i am fairly good at art but im not sure what else id need? another question on my mind, is where do i go from there? do i go to art college and what should i study? im really unsure! i have one last question which is how do you get a book to illustrate? do you contact different publishers? im sorry for such a long comment but i hope to fulfill my dream job in the future and need a bit of guidence. thanks

[@Bunnymoonstone]

i really love this. i want to become an illustrator! it's inspiring! x

[@melcontreras1990]

Very interesting and helpful!!

[@Yissvei]

thank you. I learned so much.

[@MrWeaselwork]

thanks so much! Its reassuring to know!

[@QueenRexy]

Girls can read books with male protagonists because our society praises boys as the strong ones, the ones who go on adventures, get dirty, learn new things, and save the day. Girls, on the other hand, we are merely praised for our looks and being nice. And not a lot people want to read those books, girls included. So I think, as females, we've learned to empathize with everyone, regardless of race, gender, age, interests, etc. Whereas males have been pushed into a box where they can only relate to people who are very much like themselves. I see a boy learn to fly, and I think, "that could be me!" A boy sees a girl learn to fly, and he doesn't care.

[@zamted]

+Queen Rexy Nah I read hella Junie B. Jones when I was a kid and I'm a boy. I couldn't relate to Cailou tho cuz I don't got cancer.

[@beatrizpereira7158]

Agreed 👏👏👏

[@Meantime_Creations]

you have lost your mind...

[@Meantime_Creations]

it only happens in dream world...reality is when you are ask to go fight in a war with other countries or terrorist..you girls or woman wants to stay at home all of a sudden...and men have to fight for your P_ssy a_s freedom... stop living in dream world... accept the truth..misandrist

[@judaswillcome4u]

You are brilliant! how long in average takes you to illustrate a book?

[@marianaelenis1344]

thank you very much, so, so useful and helpful!

[@82dexy]

enjoyed the video, I know this process well : )

[@art-nao-ch]

welcome青春😆HAPPY😆💕✨青春😆凄いです❗wonderful〰️😆

[@Relaxing-ness]

How do you put your illustrations into the book?

[@tabakeas]

lovely...

[@Perrydesign100]

very fantastic:)

[@jimfrizzell819]

I think all children need to stop worrying about adults opinions of boy or girl and who does what. It's sad discussions are even herd when it comes to children. It's what appeals to the child and not what adults force in their ears. I guess I raise my child different. Cuz my son is almost two and has long hair and is adorable either way. Love you all. And great video

[@rawrderpherp]

She has the prettiest eye colour.

[@emsint84]

Where is Part 2?

[@pricklypin]

I'll never make anything that sells, because I think little girls need to see themselves as heroes. Oh well.

[@YE-mj1hn]

Why does every story need a hero?

[@michrain5872]

Bc otherwise there's basically no story to tell lol

[@johannahildelovsundstrom7404]

Prickly Pincushion in Sweden we have Pippi Longstocking and my 4 year old bor love her! I really hope we can change that and make girls heroes to!!! If we don’t do it, who will??? I’m trying to make heroes in a different way, kind boy heroes and strong girl heroes. And also heroes that have bouts sting and kind. Also make them in to animals and then you don’t have to make them in to a boy or a girl!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@thesciencehubskb]

Guess we just have to believe in ourselves and flood the market with more and more books of superheroines.

[@KendraShedenhelm]

I loved the suggestion of having a sidekick for the character, as well as her choosing a boy character, so it is more accessible for boys and girls. Great video.

[@Smithpolly]

It might be worth reading "Gender stereotyping and under-representation of female characters in 200 popular children's picture books: a twenty-first century update"

[@jimfrizzell819]

Their are so many heros that are girls some of my favorites are females. If you want more than create them. I just don't understand

[@Poptartsthatareplain101]

I'm a writer and an illustrator. Just look at my default pic ;)

[@Ryveigha]

Wow how interesting. Her accent made her sound so posh. Haha

[@AnonymousOnimous]

Ya can't make the character androgynous so that gender doesn't get in the way of kids seeing themselves in the character?

[@anda_ansheen]

Where is part 2?