children's book illustration

Join renowned author and illustrator Nancy Carlson as she covers the magic, art, and how-tos of illustrating for children. Learn the components of picture books through the study of character development, sequential art, and drawing exercises. Become an author/illustrator as you create an original story, and mock-up or dummy book. New or continuing authors welcome!

About the Instructor: Nancy Carlson
Nancy is an accomplished children's book author and illustrator who has published more than sixty books. She graduated from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a major in printmaking, and shortly afterward became fascinated with children's books while working at the Walker Art Center. Nancy began to write her own stories and created accompanying drawings. She had numerous art exhibitions before getting into the publishing world and her artwork is held in many private and public collections. Recognition for her published work includes several Reading Rainbow selections, the Children's Choice Award from the International Reading Association and Children's Book Council, the Minnesota Children's Museum Great Friends to Kids Award and several others.