so for my final major project i have decided that i would like to create a children's book. i really feel like i can utilise my style, which has always been referred to as 'cute' and 'whimsical', and create really lovely children's books. i decided to do some research into children's books, publishers and find some inspiration for what i would like to do.
the first artist who's childrens book was a huge inspiration for me was Helena Covell. Her book Jumble Wood is adorable and the colours and page layouts are immaculate. I would love to be able to create a book this full of colour and life in the future.
Hel Covell's book was published by Flying Eye books, so i decided to look into the company and see what other things they publish.
Flying eye books was created by the massive publishing house Nobrow as part of their specialised children's books. The type of books that they publish are very illustrative and if i were to produce a children's book, would be the first i would go to. Some other examples of their books which inspire me:
each of these books has such a whimsical style, something to which i relate to a lot. it makes me feel at home when i look at them, because i can imagine myself doing it in the future.
it's been a long journey for me to find what i think i want to become as an illustrator and i have struggled a lot with my identity, feeling like i'm not really good enough for any of the pathways. however, i think i do have some skills with children's illustration and this research has helped me to realise that.
