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Overview
Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet is delighted to welcome Finbar Coyle back to deliver this advanced course on picture book illustration.
In this advanced class, you’ll have the unique chance to receive personalised feedback and a Q&A session with a professional agent. To make the most of this opportunity, please come prepared with an idea or concept you’d like to develop during our first class. Over the course of two evening sessions, your goal will be to create one standout piece. The gap between classes will allow time to provide individual video feedback and give space to refine your illustration before the second session.
What will this course cover?
Session 1: Concept Development & Composition
- Defining a Concept:
- Choose a compelling subject aligned with personal style and market demand.
- Research & Inspiration:
- Gather references and build mood boards for visual inspiration.
- Composition & Sketching:
- Focus on dynamic compositions and refining initial sketches.
- Homework:
- Refine the concept and submit a detailed sketch for the next session.
- Video Tutorial Feedback:
- Between Classes:
- Personalized video feedback on concept sketches (Session 1).
Session 2: Final Illustration & Industry Insights
- Execution Techniques:
- Finalize the illustration with techniques for color, texture, lighting, and shading.
- Feedback on Sketches:
- Individual feedback on concept sketches and tips for refinement.
- Portfolio Considerations:
- Guidance on professional presentation and what agencies look for in portfolios.
- Professional Illustration Agent Q&A with Will Drayson Senior Illustration Agent at Advocate Art:
- Live session with a top illustration agent discussing industry trends and portfolio tips, followed by a Q&A.
- Homework:
- Complete and polish the final illustration for submission.
- Post-Session 2:
- Final review of portfolio pieces by students with feedback on polish and presentation.
Throughout the course, participants will engage in hands-on exercises, receive feedback from the instructor and their peers, and have the opportunity to explore their creativity in the exciting world of picture book illustration.
Participant profile
This course is suitable for those who have completed our previous course “An Introduction to Picture Book Illustration”.
Tutor
Finbar Coyle
Finbar Coyle is a freelance illustrator and character designer with over a decade of experience in the animation industry, having worked in diverse roles such as animator, prop designer, and character designer. His notable animation design credits include serving as Prop Designer for “Danger Mouse” Season 1 Boulder Media/ CBeebies, 2D Designer for “Nella the Princess Knight” for Brown Bag Films/Nick Jr, and Lead Character Designer for “Alva’s World” for Kavaleer/RTE among others.
Currently based in Cologne Germany, Finbar specializes in visual storytelling, seamlessly blending his skills as an illustrator and a member of design studios. Represented by Advocate Art, he has created captivating picture books for Penguin Random House and designed immersive worlds for leading board game companies in Europe and the US.
In addition to his creative work, Finbar shares his expertise through talks and workshops on character design and picture book illustration.
Venue/location
Online
Costs/fee
Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet can offer this course at the subsidised rate of €XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Dates and times of the course
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For any queries, please contact seansmith@furthr.ie
Please note that due to our funding requirements, registrations are currently only available to those resident in the Republic Of Ireland.
CCIS will generally only accept requests for cancellation refunds up to 5 working days before the training course commences. CCIS may allow for refunds outside of this on a case-by-case basis. Any request for a refund must be made via email to seansmith@furthr.ie & insert the course name in the subject line.