Download the Picture Book Portfolio Builder Checklist!
Find inspiration and learn the themes and illustrations you need to create a full picture book illustration portfolio!
This is an overflowing one page check list designed exclusively for my courses & coaching, to help you empower your visual storytelling & create an eye catching portfolio.
Whether you just need jumping off points to inspire you, or are wondering whether or not your picture book portfolio is well rounded, this list is for you!
This Checklist Features
- TYPES OF SCENES
- ENVIRONMENTS
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SUBJECTS
... covering the contents art directors and agents look for as they search for their ideal picture book illustrator.
Think of this as a way to self evaluate the contents of your current folio - or gather ideas for what to illustrate next.
This sheet was carefully curated based on 1000's of meetings with art directors at 100's of publishers.
Do you need every illustration on the list?
No. Yet, this list has helped many on their path to getting work during a dry commissioning spell, and these topics are here to make sure you don't miss out on commissioning opportunities due to portfolio content.
We go into further depth on developing your portfolio in my courses and coaching - but this checklist gives you numerous inspirational topics to develop your portfolio on your own.