Illustration and Design of Children's Books
The personal style
A course by Carlos Higuera, Designer, Illustrator, and Art Director
About the video: The personal style
Overview
“We will make an analysis of what is personal style. I will also talk about the importance of effort and dedication in illustration as a profession.”
In this video lesson Carlos Higuera addresses the topic: The personal style, which is part of the Domestika online course: Illustration and Design of Children's Books. Learn professional techniques to create and edit your own ABC books.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. we will talk about personal style. Something that greatly concerns illustrators who are starting to create books is how to develop a personal style with their images. Personal style extends beyond the visual elements of technique and color. encompassing the conceptual narratives conveyed through our images. It can be described as a consistent pattern that emerges in our illustrations. reflecting our unique approach and perspective in storytelling. It's crucial to recognize that personal style evolves and updates over time. I'll introduce you to some books by various authors ...”
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Course summary for: Illustration and Design of Children's Books
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Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Children's Illustration, Digital Illustration, Editorial Design, Narrative, Vector Illustration

Carlos Higuera
A course by Carlos Higuera
Carlos Higuera is a graphic designer and illustrator. He studied children's illustration and creative processes at the Sótano Blanco art school in Buenos Aires, Argentina and worked as an art director for Leo Burnett and Sancho BBDO. Together with Azul Piñeiro, he currently directs the Kudasai Design Studio. He also coordinates talks and online illustration workshops and is committed to creating illustrated books and mobile applications for children. His work has been published and exhibited in countries such as Japan, Germany, Spain, France, the United States, Argentina, and Colombia.
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