Drawing for Illustration

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Much like a typical writing grip but with the pencil more upright, this grip is good for fine detailed work or for drawing in a small sketchbook.

It takes something like courage to make the first mark on the virgin paper, but once that mark is made, the others come flowing. Yet, drawing continues to play a vital role in helping the illustrator explore the story or message they’re trying to communicate. In 2007, Martin Salisbury was a member of the judging panel for the prestigious Bologna Ragazzi Award in Italy.

Martin Salisbury is Professor of Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art, where he leads the renowned MA Children’s Book Illustration programme.

I find these pages full of little people really useful and often adapt them for projects when I need someone walking or standing in a particular way. Interviews with illustrators and case studies spotlight the various mediums for applied illustration, such as magazines, books, advertising, and displays. You’ll be introduced to Shayda Campbell, who’ll show you how to create simple but very effective works of art. An instructive book that examines the practice of drawing for illustration through case studies and sketchbooks, written by one of the world’s foremost experts and teachers on the subject.

Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body’s logo if they wish. The more your skills develop the more important the grade and type of paper will become, but at the novice stage expensive paper only serves to inhibit your freedom to make mistakes. Kerry Lemon sums the up what the joy of drawing can be in her section on scaling drawing up to hoarding size, “It is my very favourite thing to do”. Experiment with drawing different lines, all the while keeping in mind the way you are holding the pencil and keep the movement of your hand articulated from the wrist, elbow or shoulder. You have a lifetime access to your course, so you can study at your own pace and complete it when it best suits you.