children’s book illustration

Hand versus Screen: Finding What Fits Your Children’s Book illustration Best Hello everyone, so sometimes I just grab my paintbrush and go for it. It’s slow, a bit messy, but there’s something real about it. No buttons, no undo. Just me and the paper. Other times? I’m all about my tablet, quick fixes, try stuff, […]

Illustrating Children’s Books for Diverse Audiences: Why Inclusion Matters in Today’s Art When I first started out as a children’s book illustrator, most of the projects I worked on followed a familiar pattern—similar characters, same kind of settings, and predictable styles. But over the past few years, something has changed. A good change. More authors

How Culture Shapes the Work of Children’s Book Illustrators Around the World I’ve been illustrating children’s books for more than 15 years now, and if there’s one thing I’ve noticed again and again, it’s this — culture has a big role to play in how we tell stories through art. Every country, every region, even every family

Before Hiring a Children’s Book Illustrator: Top 5 Questions to Ask Hello everyone! I am Ananta Mohanta, a children’s Book illustrator. If you’re working on a children’s book, picking the right children’s book illustrator really matters. The artwork isn’t just something extra—it’s a big part of the story. Good illustrations can bring the characters to

How Digital Tools Are Changing Children’s Book Illustration Styles I can still remember when I first noticed more children’s book illustrators drawing on tablets instead of in their sketchbooks. I didn’t think much of it. I figured it was just a trend, and honestly, I stuck to my pencils and paper. But by the time

The Secret Role of Color in Children’s Book Illustrations: What Every Author Should Know When we think about children’s book illustrations, the first things that usually come to mind are adorable characters, playful worlds, and sweet little stories. But there’s one ingredient that quietly shapes how a child feels about every page — color. Color

How to Spot a High Quality Children’s Book Artist: 7 Insider Tips for Authors If you’re an author working on a children’s book, finding the right illustrator can feel like walking into a crowded room and trying to pick out the perfect creative partner. Everyone’s smiling. Everyone looks talented. But who’s truly going to understand

Smart Budgeting Tips for Hiring Children’s Book Illustrators Without Sacrificing Quality When most people think about hiring children’s book illustrators, they imagine it’ll cost a fortune — especially if they’re looking for high quality work. And yes, some famous children’s book illustrators do charge a premium, and that’s well-earned. But here’s the truth: if you

Finding Illustrators for a Children’s Book – From My Personal Experience Hello, I’m Ananta Mohanta. I’ve been working as a children’s book illustrator for more than 15 years. Over the years, I’ve had the chance to work with authors from different countries—India, the US, UK, Australia, and many others. And there’s one thing I’ve noticed