Illustrating a Children's Book

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Komentáře • 213

  • @jakeparker44
    @jakeparker44  Před 6 lety +90

    Just wanted to say welcome to the channel all you new folks. And thanks for all the support you old folks! I hope to be uploading more in 2018. So stick around and make yourself at home here.

    • @jamesmeister14
      @jamesmeister14 Před 6 lety

      New office tour!!!

    • @jacobwoods1032
      @jacobwoods1032 Před 6 lety

      Yeah! A new office tour would be so cool!

    • @Koko-sx5ri
      @Koko-sx5ri Před 6 lety

      Jake Parker post more pls!!!!!!!!!!!!! You inspired me to draw and I do it a lot now. Please post more!!!!!!!!!!

    • @David-uk6rf
      @David-uk6rf Před 5 lety

      @jakeparker How much do you charge for illustrations?

    • @kahaleleiv3059
      @kahaleleiv3059 Před 3 lety

      Hi Jake how am I able to get Hold of you? I am an upcoming children’s author and need an illustrator

  • @Craftsworldsocial
    @Craftsworldsocial Před 6 lety +194

    I misheard you like 4 times thinking this was "the 12 slaves a Christmas" and thought that was pretty dark for a kids book lol

  • @lefish5277
    @lefish5277 Před rokem

    The way my attention snapped back to focus when he said the names of my sons favorite vehicle book 😂😂 seeing that email is super helpful

  • @airiswind4703
    @airiswind4703 Před 6 lety +9

    I'm an illustration student in college and this is awesome and really helps to see there is a future there

  • @arianadourre
    @arianadourre Před 5 lety +11

    Hey Jake, 12 Sleighs of christmas is beautiful book! I'm so glad I came across this video. I'm a new illustrator who's just started working on her first childrens book. Your video was so helpful to me, not only did you share the process of the artwork but also the communication back and forth from the publishers. Not many would share that information so for a self taught artist like me that was really informative and valuable. Just wanted to take the time out to say thank you! I really appreciate this video. :)

  • @KeshArt
    @KeshArt Před 6 lety +55

    Your world building skills are off the charts! Book looks awesome.
    And also, my Spiderman sense is telling me skyheart is coming out soon🤔🤔🤔 hmm

  • @andrewrende7665
    @andrewrende7665 Před 6 lety +11

    all your videos really inspire me to draw jake and especially your childrens books the art and design on all of them are amazing my favorite has to be your new one the 12 sleighs of christmas

  • @bastianrivero
    @bastianrivero Před 2 lety +1

    Looks amazing

  • @withboldentreaty
    @withboldentreaty Před 6 lety

    Jake, I know dozens of people ask about all the different projects you involve yourself in but I asked for this specific topic in a comment when you approach your subscriber base about what we'd like to see. Your genuine dedication to evolving artists' development is admirable. Thank you.

  • @Gilded-girl
    @Gilded-girl Před 4 lety +1

    That was great! I can see why you would love doing that. Getting to add some sleighs that are your own creation to it is really cool! Thanks for sharing.

  • @Sylscast
    @Sylscast Před 6 lety

    Loved seeing the process. Gorgeous cover! Just ordered it... I think my kiddos will love it...especially my son.

  • @BarbaraHauensteinArtist
    @BarbaraHauensteinArtist Před 5 lety +2

    Excellent video! Thank you for the information. It’s always a special treat to see your amazing art!

  • @helenclarke328
    @helenclarke328 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks Jake for such a clear, concise discussion. Helpful.

  • @elizawilson8088
    @elizawilson8088 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for that.Love the illustrations.

  • @daleweber2579
    @daleweber2579 Před 6 lety

    Great design for a Christmas sweater have front cover on the front of it and elves from the back on the back of the sweater.

  • @def_leppard_junkie
    @def_leppard_junkie Před 6 lety

    This video was magical!!! Love seeing your breakdown process and the final turn out~ Keep up the great work Jake!

  • @charlieeveryan6751
    @charlieeveryan6751 Před 6 lety

    I can't wait to get this book for my myself and my kids. They are going to love it! Awesome cover, Jake!

  • @KelliPaints
    @KelliPaints Před 6 lety

    I picked this up the other day!! So exciting and well put together loved it!

  • @carolepivarnik9316
    @carolepivarnik9316 Před 6 lety

    This was really neat to watch; I am a process junkie and love to see how things come together from an idea to a finished product. Also, adorable book that I will be adding to my collection of delightfully illustrated kids' books.

  • @alulobo
    @alulobo Před 6 lety +2

    I'm so glad I've found this video! Thanks a lot, Mr. Parker!

  • @belindaroy762
    @belindaroy762 Před 4 lety

    Your tools recommendation list is excellent. Thank you.

  • @hachi4450
    @hachi4450 Před 6 lety

    A lot of things you said helped me to- just draw. I have sometimes problems to draw in a way I imagined it and when you were saying about planning I found a lot of good tips. Thank you for making videos like this :)

  • @lawofvisualization
    @lawofvisualization Před 3 lety

    Thanks Jake!

  • @maryocecilyo3372
    @maryocecilyo3372 Před 2 lety +1

    Obrigado!

  • @adamosborne330
    @adamosborne330 Před 6 lety +3

    Jake... You are an inspiration! I have been so lost with my art in recent years, but then I found you. I have always been a keen artist both traditionally and digital in both 2D & 3D, but I NEVER finish anything.... I have stopped and started so many projects that I could not count them. I have just signed up to SVS Learning & WILL, by Christmas 2018, have a children's Christmas book published! Children's books has always been the one thing that I go back to and, after your inspiration, I will achieve the life long dream. Thank you so much !

  • @jonanjello
    @jonanjello Před 6 lety

    Such an insightful video that really shows how much you know with traditional and digital artwork, Jake. Thanks for sharing this video!

  • @nancyparsley2955
    @nancyparsley2955 Před 4 lety

    I love your book! Thank you for sharing your process. Wow, I just noticed the year 2017.

  • @apukiru
    @apukiru Před 6 lety

    This is very helpful. It’s not often I see content like this - or maybe I missed others. Seeing the process(not just drawing) is really helpful for starting artists like me. I’ve recently changed my career and now I will be studying Illustration. Watching this gives me hope. Haha. Thank you loadssss!

  • @MinorKeyDancing
    @MinorKeyDancing Před 4 lety

    Great illustrations! Enjoying the videos! Thanks!

  • @eksentrika
    @eksentrika Před 4 lety +1

    This is so insightful! Thanks for sharing, Jake.

  • @hotrodcartoon
    @hotrodcartoon Před 6 lety

    Awesome, thanks for sharing Jake!

  • @Pesto-64
    @Pesto-64 Před 6 lety

    Just bought the book at B&N last night. The artwork is so beautiful. I will be studying these pages for some time to come. Congrats Jake!

  • @sofi-ln4ce
    @sofi-ln4ce Před 6 lety

    this is beyond amazing. Congratulations!

  • @WhoIsDebbieNicholson
    @WhoIsDebbieNicholson Před 6 lety

    Fantastic - I just love it!

  • @Saiarts_yt
    @Saiarts_yt Před 6 lety

    I wish to say a happy new year too all of you. Thanks Jake Parker for this really informative video because since last year or two. Before I graduated high school. I published my first book on the roosevelt island landmarks coloring book. My art teacher at the time was promoting my first book and many people had loved it! Altho this was a test product. This year Jan 9th my books and projects with this author will be showcased on Roosevelt Island at NYC. But thank you so much Jake for creating a educational video provided for us to learn how to draw, create comics and childrens book. You name it. And I respect you as to being my inspired artist and first person to get me into a world of illustration. I dont know how much I should say about this whole progress on my upcoming books although I wish to thank you for being here in this CZcams community. Jake Parker Banzai!

  • @daringlavan3615
    @daringlavan3615 Před 3 lety

    Holy wow, love the creativity in your art

  • @ynamite
    @ynamite Před 6 lety

    Great work! Love seeing the process, keep on keeping on!

  • @bensart2128
    @bensart2128 Před 5 lety +10

    I was recently asked to illustrate a children’s book !!!! I can’t wait to get started . This will be my first book

    • @queenartly3323
      @queenartly3323 Před 5 lety +1

      I'm almost done mine for someone from my church. I'm trying to edit it. Its a long but fun process

    • @cleof1503
      @cleof1503 Před 4 lety

      So how did it go? Did you enjoy experience???????

    • @CARIBLOVE
      @CARIBLOVE Před 2 lety

      how did it go ?

  • @AndroidInHumansClothing

    I love the illustrations, this came out wonderful and thank you so much for this informative video :))

  • @keinerkenton6203
    @keinerkenton6203 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing! Thanks for sharing the overview.:

  • @MichaelJustinStudiosNY

    Loved the artwork! Just bought the book on Amazon!

  • @DennisCNolasco
    @DennisCNolasco Před 6 lety

    This is so awesome Jake! Thanks for the inspiration and detailing your experience ^_^

  • @Ghostoor
    @Ghostoor Před 5 lety

    What a rad book! Surprised I didn’t see it till now! When I was younger (even now), I would have LOVED this book! Still surprised I never saw this!

  • @Dylanquinn666
    @Dylanquinn666 Před 6 lety

    Nice work as always Jake :) It looks like a lot of fun!

  • @OliveraK
    @OliveraK Před 6 lety

    OMG, I love the book!!!

  • @yancyartstudio
    @yancyartstudio Před 6 lety

    Amazing video Jake love the book

  • @CiaraE
    @CiaraE Před 3 lety

    Hi Jake. Loved this video, thank you! The book looks fabulous, how amazing to land the ideal children's book job 😊
    The SVS class sounds fantastic. I did a one week summer course last year on Writing and Illustrating children's books (0-6 years), at the House of Illustration in London, and absolutely loved it! I'm currently doing one of their 10 week illustration courses, on illustrating people, and again, am getting so much out of it.
    Thanks again!

  • @artjoeywall
    @artjoeywall Před 6 lety

    This is great, especially including the feedback from the publisher

  • @FrenchbrunetteinChina
    @FrenchbrunetteinChina Před 4 lety

    the illustrations are great!!! love it! a big thumb up

  • @queenartly3323
    @queenartly3323 Před 5 lety +22

    What if you hand drew it and are editing on photo shop? This is my first book.

  • @iulianthomas4991
    @iulianthomas4991 Před 6 lety +1

    Jake...sometimes I look at your drawings and I just get that feeling of wanting to live inside one of them, lol, they are so captivating !

  • @DARJA.SAVARUS
    @DARJA.SAVARUS Před 4 lety +1

    Cool. Thank you! Super video. 😊

  • @talkabout2892
    @talkabout2892 Před 4 lety

    Great work Jake!!!

  • @CartoonistVikrant
    @CartoonistVikrant Před 3 lety

    Amazing work.✨🌿

  • @diogosappia7435
    @diogosappia7435 Před 6 lety +1

    Hey Jake, love your work... Make a video fast drawing something

  • @MDCampbell
    @MDCampbell Před 6 lety

    This is terrific! Congratulations on this and much success! Really shows the process well. Could you tell what scanner you use and the resolution you prefer to scan at. Also, do you print the original line sketches at home or at a service bureau? The orange is interesting and I was surprised by that. I've always used non-repro blue (trad sketching) and just kept it the same for digital, as well. How do you avoid orange showing up in the printouts? Thanks for sharing your work, as always. Grateful for that! Cheers! :)

  • @RyanTerry
    @RyanTerry Před 6 lety

    Thanks for making this. Good stuff.

  • @zahirsookoor2673
    @zahirsookoor2673 Před 6 lety

    Nice!!! You're hella talented!! Your work, drawings and art work are masterful and full of life and over flowing with artistic creative vision and pop!!!

  • @WDarbyDesigns
    @WDarbyDesigns Před 5 lety

    nice illustrations, great creativity.

  • @emilvaldivia
    @emilvaldivia Před 3 lety

    Very helpful.. thanks for this

  • @nadiyakaralash7878
    @nadiyakaralash7878 Před 6 lety

    Looks very, very good. Great job!

  • @JuliaKedra
    @JuliaKedra Před 6 lety

    Very useful video! Thank you!

  • @domhardycreative1635
    @domhardycreative1635 Před 4 lety

    Massively helpful, thank you for sharing this :)

  • @anonanonymous7048
    @anonanonymous7048 Před 5 lety

    Hi I liked the page with the elves working on blue , looked like they where working on the sky was under their feet , cute, also liked the flying saucer page😍

  • @SHAYTHAALIEN
    @SHAYTHAALIEN Před 5 lety

    your book looks absolutely amazing and what software you used for the 4 sketches that you has used and sent to the art directors

  • @seniartkreatif
    @seniartkreatif Před 6 lety

    adorable...i was thinking to start illustrating for children book..

  • @RSidd
    @RSidd Před 6 lety

    I entered this field wanting to be a badass Sci-Fi concept artist for videogames and movies. But after seeing your videos,..I am becoming more and more inclined to do children's books. they look so much fun.

  • @duoduopeng2998
    @duoduopeng2998 Před rokem +1

    Super outstanding Teacher Jake. Awesome~ all your amazing picture books. Indeed, those characters are the most creative and so cute. Super outstanding Teacher Jake. Merry Christmas to you, beautiful wife, and your sweet family.

  • @olschis_art
    @olschis_art Před 6 lety

    The book looks amazing, the colors, the designs. I don't have kids but 'm thinking getting the book for myself haha.
    I really love your traditional drawings and there are many videos on that. But I'm also interested in your digital drawing process. Are you planning any future videos explaining your steps?

  • @Norahouv
    @Norahouv Před 4 lety +1

    That's was really nice!!! 💛
    This is exactly what I want to do
    And this is the job I will choose it to myself
    Thank you for showing us all the steps I really appreciate it
    Here is a new subscriber 👋🏼

  • @choochoochooseyou
    @choochoochooseyou Před 6 lety

    Excellent

  • @giri.goyo_yt
    @giri.goyo_yt Před 4 lety +1

    Nice tute. What are the pixel dimensions of your canvas for the cover?

  • @aikomorioka5024
    @aikomorioka5024 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for the great info! Wondering how long this process takes? How much time do the publishers allow you?

  • @pinchweasel3689
    @pinchweasel3689 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for the upload - very helpful and insightful... i have subscribed!

  • @happilyG
    @happilyG Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much!! 👌

  • @NextGenGamestation
    @NextGenGamestation Před 6 lety

    This is great!

  • @KatnippStudios
    @KatnippStudios Před 6 lety +2

    aww man this is so helpful! I'm illustrating my first book for a small publisher! So I loved these helpful tips thank you so much! :D you da best!!

  • @graphicalone3877
    @graphicalone3877 Před 6 lety +1

    I really liked the third and fourth sketch. Do you enjoy having to go back to the drawing board after putting so much work in?

    • @jakeparker44
      @jakeparker44  Před 6 lety

      +Graphical One yep! I love drawing. My advice is don't become a professional artist if you don't enjoy redrawing things.

  • @kristinnpalsson2643
    @kristinnpalsson2643 Před 3 lety

    This book is 95% your amazing artwork

  • @ujelisunar6115
    @ujelisunar6115 Před 4 lety +2

    Hey i like your drawing style. Me too an illustrator. I got some ideas for cover making.Thank you for your vedio

  • @andrianekaputra5274
    @andrianekaputra5274 Před 6 lety +1

    What is the range of your audience?

  • @meganpitt
    @meganpitt Před 3 lety +1

    You're an amazing illustrator 😍

  • @jamiewhite3589
    @jamiewhite3589 Před 5 lety +5

    do you do the initial sketches digitally or by hand, then load them into PS?

  • @dianebishopdesigns
    @dianebishopdesigns Před 6 lety +1

    This was a really helpful video, thanks for all the information. I am just finishing a diploma in illustrating children's books at the moment. I bookmarked the page for the Illustrating Children's Books class to coma back to later :)

    • @liizzset
      @liizzset Před 6 lety

      Diane Bishop Designs Congratulations. On the diploma. And hopefully we see all see a illustration or illustrated book one day in the future.

  • @metaxiakleanthous4117
    @metaxiakleanthous4117 Před 6 lety +1

    Hey thank you!great job
    What tablet you use for coloring in photoshop?

  • @rkstorm2497
    @rkstorm2497 Před 6 lety

    Hello Jake :) Thank you for your amazing video! I have a question regarding the process: When you get commissioned to draw the cover and the back of the book does your client give you the seze of the book? And more importantly the thickness, because 20 page book (for exampple) can be from 3-5 mm to 1 cm (even more) depending on the thickness of the individual page. How ofthen your clents are prepared and know these details when they give you the assignment?

  • @shenahicks140
    @shenahicks140 Před 6 lety

    Awesome video!

  • @hasegenial
    @hasegenial Před 6 lety

    super insightful video! since you said you just got comfortable working on your 8th book, how does a young artist not loose his/her mind working on the very first one? any tips?

  • @thegameingguys8286
    @thegameingguys8286 Před 6 lety

    Can you plz make a new office tour??

  • @cherokeeproductions40
    @cherokeeproductions40 Před 6 lety

    This is so cool

  • @ciskid23
    @ciskid23 Před 4 lety

    Jake could u tell us what the page sizes you use for the single and spreads for that size book, I want to try using procreate. Thanks invance

  • @moldycarrot9267
    @moldycarrot9267 Před 4 lety

    Hey, cool channel. Gonna use this for inspiration and motivation for sure!

  • @francescascarpa7806
    @francescascarpa7806 Před 6 lety

    Thank you for this :)
    (Also, awesome book!)

  • @mommyfindingfit
    @mommyfindingfit Před 5 lety +5

    What would your advice be for someone who wants to write children's ebooks, but has never written a book before. And also has no experience drawing lol

  • @justtheregularjoe
    @justtheregularjoe Před 6 lety

    NICE!

  • @maryocecilyo3372
    @maryocecilyo3372 Před 2 lety +1

    Quinta-feira, 10 de março de 2022

  • @DavidWoodArtist
    @DavidWoodArtist Před 6 lety +1

    Making the size to allow for "bleed" always confuses me and seems like it's different for different formats, looked like for this book you were requested to provide a 5/8" bleed....is there any way you can cover this in another video?

  • @RicardoDizonLefthanded

    I like to do that too. but i dont know where to go

  • @mzzbevcreates
    @mzzbevcreates Před 5 lety

    I just googled How to Illustrate Children’s Books and am so glad to have found and watched this one. I’ve been asked to illustrate a book and my hubby and I will be speaking with the author in a couple of hours. I am trying to soak in as much information as I’m able to know what questions to ask. This video has helped and thank you. Do you think it’s possible to use the Procreate App for all illustration?? Please advise. THank you!

  • @MichaelKensinger
    @MichaelKensinger Před 3 lety

    I just illustrated my first children's book and it's on Amazon. I'm not happy with it, which i suppose happens when you grow as an artist. I love to write and frankly i think i could write and illustrate my books, and hoping to do so. I just bookmarked your website and hope to learn some more from you. :)