Practical guides to images and books
Journal
Clear guidance for preparing an illustrated book, choosing a visual direction and understanding the work from the first brief to publication-ready files.
Why Traditional Artistic Training Makes the Difference in Children’s Illustration
Because traditional training gives an image a foundation in drawing, volume and expression that digital tools do not create on their own.
What should you prepare before commissioning a children’s-book illustrator?
Prepare a stable manuscript, budget, schedule, format, publishing route and useful references before commissioning picture-book illustration.
How many illustrations does a 32-page picture book need?
A 32-page picture book does not require 32 images. Learn how spreads, full pages and spots are counted after the story has been paginated.
Illustrator or AI for a children’s book: test the narrative, not one image
Compare an illustrator and AI with three connected scenes. Test character continuity, action, revisions, page rhythm and final-file responsibility.
What does a hand-drawn brand identity include? A Real French case study
See how drawing becomes a usable identity through the Real French case: mark, type, colour, variants, applications and agreed final files.
How to brief editorial illustration through to publication-ready files
Text, image purpose, format, approval and final files: build an editorial illustration brief that works for print or digital publication.
How much should you budget for picture-book illustration?
Nicole Hénusse’s picture-book illustration starts at €4,500 for 24–32 pages and roughly 12–15 illustrations. See what shapes the quote.
What observational drawing brings to children’s-book illustration
See how observation supports gesture, volume, light and continuity in children’s-book illustration, with digital tools used for finishing and production.
Does your project need a precise visual eye?
Explore Nicole’s work in illustrated books, editorial illustration and brand identity, then tell Nicole about your project.