Crafting Engaging Picture Book Dummies
In this class, you’ll create a picture book dummy.
After the class you’ll know how to format a book dummy, and understand best practices on how to present a professional looking dummy as part of your portfolio to catch the eye of editors and agents.
Skill level: Beginner - Intermediate
Class length: 1 hr 38min
2 Enrollment Options
One-time Purchase:
Get lifetime access to this course with the one-time purchase option. No Subscription fees. 100% self-paced, so you can watch the pre-recorded videos on your own schedule.
$35
Enroll with Skillshare:
With a Skillshare membership, you’ll get access to my entire class catalog, including this class. New members can unlock a free one-month trial.
$168/year
(Price varies by countries)
As we work on your dummy through the step-by-step videos you’ll learn how to:
Pick the best size and orientation for your project
Set up digital files in Procreate (easily applies to other drawing programs like Photoshop or Affinity)
Draw characters more consistently
Take paper sketches and turn them into a digital PDF (for free)
Become a better visual storyteller
Create a flow and direction that runs through your dummy
Included in this class
14 videos, 1.5hrs of content
4 free picture book templates
A handout with terminology, list of featured books, and notes
A picture book story and resources to work with if you don’t have your own story to work on yet
This class is for beginning and intermediate illustrators.
Beginners: With the step-by-step instructions, you’ll be able to complete your first picture book dummy with confidence.
Intermediate: you’ll be able to infuse new perspectives into your dummy creation process, and more confidently approach agents and publishers for work
Meet Your Teacher:
People always told me that I should illustrate picture books, but I was afraid of failing and didn’t know where to start. It wasn’t until having kids and reading 100’s of picture books that a fire was lit inside me to create the same book-joy that I felt when reading with my kids.
I want to show you how you can begin your picture book journey to feel the same joy and fulfillment that I’ve received. Gather your supplies, and let’s begin on this wonderful journey into the world of picture books!
- Mirka Hokkanen
2 Enrollment Options
One-time Purchase:
Get lifetime access to this course with the one-time purchase option. No Subscription fees. 100% self-paced, so you can watch the pre-recorded videos on your own schedule.
$35
Enroll with Skillshare:
With a Skillshare membership, you’ll get access to my entire class catalog, including this class. New members can unlock a free one-month trial.
