50% off SPECIAL: Illustrating the Middle Grade Novel: Master Class

Dive into our Middle Grade Mini Masterclass, created especially for illustrators who want to thrive in one of the most exciting and growing areas of publishing — the middle grade chapter book market. This self-paced course gives you everything you need to build a strong, market-ready portfolio and confidently approach publishers and clients. Through engaging video lessons, downloadable guides, and real-world illustration briefs, you’ll learn how to create eye-catching artwork, price and negotiate your work effectively, and understand what makes chapter book illustration stand out. You’ll also get insider tips, a printable portfolio checklist, and expert advice on diversifying your skills across markets while focusing on what makes middle grade art so special. Whether you’re just starting to explore this field or looking to level up your professional edge, this course will help you turn your artistic talent into a thriving illustration career.

Course•By Emily Coggins || Founder and Coach

2026: Empower Your Picture Book Portfolio!

Transform your portfolio in this in-depth picture book market focused illustration course! Learn how to attract top art directors and agents with hands-on briefs, video lessons, illustration reviews, and personalized 1-on-1 coaching.

Course•By Emily Coggins || Founder and Coach

Baby Board Book Portfolio Builder Checklist

This is your mini guide to building a successful board book portfolio. It is brought to you by the Illustration Initiative™ LLC and includes the types of illustrations you need to create a well-rounded portfolio geared toward securing baby and board book illustration jobs, internationally!

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Middle Grade Art: Portfolio Builder Checklist

Find inspiration & learn the illustrations you need in your Middle Grade Chapter Book illustration portfolio! This is your mini guide to building a successful chapter book portfolio. It is brought to you by the Illustration Initiative LLC and includes the types of covers, spot art, black & white illustrations, and genres you need to create a well-rounded portfolio geared toward securing middle-grade chapter book illustration jobs, internationally!

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Picture Book Portfolio Builder Checklist

Find inspiration & learn the illustrations you need in your picture book illustration portfolio! This is a 3 page guide designed to help you empower your visual storytelling & create an eye catching portfolio. This checklist details the key scenes, environments, and essential subjects that art directors & agents look for as they search for their ideal illustrator. Build your portfolio through these topics!

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Super Enhanced Illustration Portfolio Review

Coaching•By Emily Coggins || Founder and Coach