In developing skills as an illustrator, the notion of style is often brought up. And of course—developing your visual language is vital to honing your craft. It’s part of why someone hires you. But that doesn’t mean you’ve got to…
In developing skills as an illustrator, the notion of style is often brought up. And of course—developing your visual language is vital to honing your craft. It’s part of why someone hires you. But that doesn’t mean you’ve got to…
Illustrator Eric Carle was one of my earliest memories of illustrated books. You know his work—he’s the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other titles. I especially loved his technical approach. His collage illustrations are rich in color and texture. It’s…
Elisa Carareto creates collage illustrations that remind me of jigsaw puzzles. Specializing in bold, quirky characters, she pieces together different colors, textures, and papers until the forms find their natural “fit”. The blocky figures are then refined with her drawing and…