This is the second part of a very long article about how to illustrate a children’s book. You can read the first article here.

Now that you have understood the story, researched, did some character design and started your first pass at thumbnails and layouts and refined a few sketches, you can start to experiment with color.

Illustrating children's books is a magical journey that combines art, storytelling, and imagination. Your pictures will help bring characters to life, create moods, and captivate young readers. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, illustrating children's books can be rewarding and challenging at the same time.