The Art of Children's Book Illustration

A place for sharing ideas about art, illustration, children's books ...
and a portal to my Children's Book Illustration Classes at
Central St Martins College of Art & Design in London, UK. 

Children's Book Illustration I

This first course is aimed at those who enjoy children's books, like to draw, and perhaps even have a story idea, but don't know where to start. The course is equally aimed at those of you who are confident 'drawers' but don't know how to apply your skills to the task of creating a children's book. More...

Children's Book Illustration II - Advanced

This second course is aimed both at anyone who has attended my first course and wishes to develop their skills to a higher level, as well as competent 'drawers' interested in children's picture books. More...

Getting Your Children's Book Published

Are you a confident illustrator ready to work on a picture book, but need an idea to start you off? Do you have a story ready to illustrate, but want to be guided through the processes required to bring it up to a professional standard for presentation to a publisher? More...

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Illustrations

by April Wilson

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Horse Mosaic

by April Wilson
This horse is a work-in-progress, inspired by Roman mosaics at Fishbourne Palace.
It is intended to become the centre piece of an outdoor eating area.

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