Video: Top 10 Illustrations for your Picture Book Portfolio
Published on 27/07/2023
Learn the Top 10 types of illustrations publishers are looking for when hiring illustrators. Displaying these topics and themes in your portfolio shows art directors that you can produce the work they need for their children’s book projects!
These top themes are popular across the globe and are relevant to any style! Use these topics as prompts to develop illustrations in your unique style with your own artistic voice.
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