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📣 Enrolment now open for The Children Illustrators Playbook! 🎉 If you’ve been dreaming about creating your own picture book work, building a standout portfolio, and getting your ideas in front of the right people - this is for you. ✨ Inside this 8-week live course, you’ll: – Develop a professional picture book portfolio – Create compelling characters & story-led work – Build a cohesive visual world – Learn how to present & pitch your ideas – Gain real insight into children’s publishing ⭐️ Guest Tutors & Industry Voices We’re joined by leading illustrators: Owen Davey @owendaveydraws Emma Block @emmablockillustration Anoosha Syed @anooshadraws Plus industry guests from @flyingeyebooks @little__inkling @the_bright_agency @nosycrow and leading illustrators @benjidavies and @lornascobie joining us for live Q&As and portfolio reviews! ✨ 🎁 Bonus (limited time): Enrol today and get The Picture Book Portfolio Kit (Value £149) - a complete toolkit to help you build, refine, and confidently pitch your work. ⏰ Bonus available until Wednesday May 13th 💥 Who it’s for: Illustrators ready to break into children’s publishing, strengthen their portfolio, and bring their ideas to life 📅 Starts Monday 1st June Ready to take your work further? 👇 Comment PLAYBOOK and we’ll send you more details - or hit the link in our bio to signup today! See you in class 🚀 — @inkygoodness @inkygoodnesscollective — Playbook branding by @anooshadraws ✨ — #childrensillustrators #childrensillustration #picturebooks #illustrationcourse #inkygoodness

📣 Curious about working in children’s illustration but not sure where to start — or how to make your work stand out? 📚✨ Join us for a FREE live workshop where we’ll share 8 practical tips to help you strengthen your storytelling, create more engaging characters, and better understand what makes children’s illustration truly connect with audiences. Whether you dream of illustrating picture books, building magical narrative worlds, or developing a more playful and expressive portfolio, this session will give you a clearer understanding of the industry — and how to begin carving out your own creative voice within it. Inside the workshop we will share ways to: ✨ Create children’s illustrations that feel emotionally engaging & memorable ✨ Strengthen storytelling and narrative in your work ✨ Avoid common portfolio mistakes ✨ Build a visual world that feels uniquely yours ✨ Learn what publishers & art directors look for ✨ Bring more movement, personality & play into your illustrations ✨ Use personal projects to get noticed ✨ Build confidence & creative momentum We’ll also share more about The Children Illustrators Playbook — our brand new 8-week course designed to help illustrators strengthen their storytelling, build a compelling portfolio, and develop a deeper understanding of the children’s publishing industry. 🚀 Come along, get inspired, and leave with practical ideas you can immediately apply to your creative practice 💫 📅 Tuesday 19th May, 1pm BST 🎟️ FREE workshop | Live & Replay🎥 👇 Comment “JOIN” and we’ll send you the registration link or hit the link in our bio to save your seat. - Illustration by @owendaveydraws - @inkygoodness @inkygoodnesscollective - #picturebooks #childrensillustration #inkygoodness #freeworkshop #playbookcourse

💬 One of the biggest questions we get is… “How does the course actually run?” The Children Illustrators Playbook is designed to feel supportive, flexible and genuinely motivating - especially if you’re balancing creativity alongside work, freelance life, parenting or everyday responsibilities. 🌱 Inside the course, you’ll get: ✨ Weekly live sessions ✨ Recorded replays if you can’t attend live ✨ Guest speakers + industry insight ✨ Creative prompts and portfolio-building exercises ✨ A supportive illustrator community ✨ Flexible learning you can move through at your own pace This isn’t just a course where you passively watch videos. You’ll actively create work, develop your storytelling skills, build stronger portfolio pieces and gain more clarity around your creative direction throughout the experience. And most importantly? You won’t be figuring it all out alone. 🤗 If you’ve been wanting structure, momentum and support for your children’s illustration journey, this course was made for you! Starts Monday 1st June 🚀 Join 95+ illustrators and artists from around the world who have already committed to growing their children’s illustration practice, strengthening their storytelling skills and building more confident portfolio work. If you’re ready to develop your picture book work with structure, support and creative momentum l- we’d love to have you inside. Comment PLAYBOOK and we’ll send over all the enrolment details 💫 - @inkygoodness @inkygoodnesscollective - #illustratorsofinstagram #childrensbookillustrator #picturebooks #onlinecourse #inkygoodness

Monday reminder for you ✨ art by @tyler_spangler ✌🏻 - @inkygoodness @inkygoodnesscollective - #inspiration #dailygoals #motivatinalquotes #inkygoodness #tylerspangler

📣 2 WEEKS TO GO → The Children’s Illustrators Playbook starts June 1st!🎉 Ready to create picture book work that actually gets noticed? ✨ Over 8 live weeks, you’ll: 🎨 Build a standout children’s illustration portfolio 📚 Create characters & story-led scenes 🌍 Develop a cohesive visual world 💡 Learn how to pitch your ideas professionally 👀 Get real insight into the publishing industry We're delighted to welcome our guest tutors & mentors: ✨ Owen Davey @owendaveydraws ✨ Emma Block @emmablockillustration ✨ Anoosha Syed @anooshadraws Plus live Q&As and an opportunity to join our round table portfolio reviews with industry pros @flyingeyebooks @nosycrow @brightagencypublishing @little__inkling @lornascobie & @benjidavies 🚀 🎁 Enrol now + get The Picture Book Portfolio Kit FREE (offer ends 21st May). 📅 Starts June 1st | Payment Plans available If children’s publishing is your dream — this is your sign 👀 👇 Comment PLAYBOOK for details or hit the link in bio to join us! See you in class! 🔥 - @inkygoodness @inkygoodnesscollective - #childrensillustration #picturebooks #illustrationcourse #illustrators #inkygoodness

👋🏻 We know joining a course can feel like a big decision — especially when you’re balancing work, freelance projects, family life or creative self-doubt alongside everything else 💭✨ That’s why we wanted to answer some of the questions we get asked most about The Children Illustrators Playbook 👀 Inside the course, you’ll get: 🎨 Live workshops 📚 Replay access throughout the course + for 6 months after 💬 Creative support & feedback 🌍 An international creative community ✨ Flexible learning designed for busy creatives Already, over 100 creatives around the world have said YES to their creative growth and are getting ready to build momentum together 💫 Whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your storytelling, portfolio and confidence, this course is designed to help you move forward with more clarity, consistency and support. Because the truth is? You don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin. And you definitely don’t have to do it alone 🤗 If you’ve been craving more structure, momentum and support in your children’s illustration journey, we’d love to welcome you inside ✨ Comment PLAYBOOK and we’ll send you the details 💌 Starts Monday 1st June 🚀 - @inkygoodness @inkygoodnesscollective - #illustratorsofinstagram #childrensbookillustrator #picturebooks #onlinecourse #inkygoodness

Behind the scenes 👀 exploring techniques with children's illustrator Oskana Baturina @batoofabric 🎨✏️ - @inkygoodness @inkygoodnesscollective - #artist #painter #analog #childrensbookillustrator #picturebookillustration

One of the things I love most is screen printing. There’s something magical about feeling the ink, pulling the screen away, and watching an illustration come to life, transforming from a sketch into a real object or resting on the warmth of paper. ✨ For the #Inky14DayChallenge, I wanted to share a little bit into my screen-printing process and my DIY workspace. I’ve shown parts of it before, but there are some people here lately, and last week I printed some fresh new motifs I’m excited to share. 🎨🖤 @inkygoodness @inkygoodnesscollective #ScreenPrinting #Printmaking #ArtistStudio #workinprogress

📣 It's official 👀 We’ve been sitting on this one for a little while… and we’re SO excited to finally share it with you!✨ We’re thrilled to announce a very special live Show & Tell with the incredible @jean_jullien 🙌🏻 Join us for an inspiring behind-the-scenes conversation exploring Jean’s creative world — from sketchbooks and personal projects to products. process, experimentation and the ideas behind his iconic work ✏️🎨 Known for his playful, instantly recognisable visual language, Jean has collaborated with brands and publications including The New York Times, Nike, Apple, @case_studyo & @counterprintbooks more — whilst building a hugely influential creative practice spanning illustration, painting, sculpture, animation and public art 🌍✨ Jean Julllien is repped by @handsome_frank . In this live session, we’ll dive into: ✨ Creative process + sketchbooks ✨ Building a distinctive visual voice ✨ Personal work and experimentation ✨ Creative evolution over time ✨ Behind-the-scenes stories + insights ✨ Live audience Q&A 🎤 If you’re craving fresh inspiration and a peek inside the world of one of the world’s most celebrated contemporary artists - this one’s for you 💥 Save the date: 📅 Thursday 4th June 🕚 11am - 12.30pm BST (GMT+1) 💻 Live on Zoom + replay available 🎥 ✨ Early Bird Tickets Available Now 👇 Comment JOIN and we’ll send you the sign-up link! Tag a creative friend who would love this this👇 — Part of our ongoing creative talks series bringing inspiring artists, illustrators and industry voices together inside the Inkygoodness community ✨ - @inkygoodness @inkygoodnesscollective - #JeanJullien #ShowandTell #ArtistTalk #Inkygoodness #Installations

📣 We’re so excited to welcome illustrator, author, and storyteller Benji Davies to The Children Illustrators Playbook! ✨ Benji @benjidavies is the award-winning creator of beloved picture books including The Storm Whale, Grandad’s Island, and The Grotlyn. Known for his heartfelt storytelling, cinematic compositions, and beautifully atmospheric worlds, Benji has inspired readers — and illustrators — all over the world. 🌊📚 In his special Show & Tell + Live Q&A session, Benji will share insights into his creative process from the perspective of both a writer and illustrator — exploring how ideas evolve from early sketches and story concepts into fully realised picture books. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at: ✨ Developing stories and characters ✨ Building emotional connection through illustration ✨ Balancing writing and visual storytelling ✨ Creating immersive worlds readers want to return to ✨ The realities of working as a picture book creator today This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from one of the industry’s most celebrated author-illustrators and ask your own questions live. 👀✨ If you’ve been dreaming of creating your own picture books but aren’t sure where to begin, this course will guide you every step of the way. Over 8 weeks, you’ll: ✨ Develop a pitch-ready concept ✨ Build a cohesive story world ✨ Explore character, storytelling, pacing & environments ✨ Create a strong, narrative-led portfolio Benji joins our brilliant lineup alongside Guest Tutors & Mentors @emmablockillustration @owendaveydraws & @anooshadraws — plus guests from @flyingeyebooks @little__inkling @the_bright_agency & more TBA! ✨ Starts Monday 1st June! Comment JOIN and we’ll send you the link to find out more 🚀 Or visit the link in our bio for all the details 👀 Enrol now for £249 and grab The Picture Book Toolkit (Value £149) — offer extended till Thursday 21st May. Payment plans available ✨ See you in class! - @inkygoodness @inkygoodnesscollective 📷 Photography by @hannahbodphoto - #inkygoodness #benjidavies #childrensillustrations #picturebooks #onlinecourse

👉APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED ✨ We’re opening doors for the next generation of children’s illustrators ✨ Sponsored by @brightagencypublishing & @inkygoodness , we’re offering a number of fully funded and discounted places on our upcoming 8-week course, The Children Illustrators Playbook - created to support BIPOC, underrepresented, and low-income creatives ready to grow their practice in the world of picture books 📚🎨 🌈 Applications are open now for: 👉 3 fully funded places 👉 8 discounted places at £99 (usual fee £249) We’re looking for artists with creative potential, originality of voice, and a real commitment to developing their craft 💫 At Inkygoodness, we believe meaningful creative opportunities should be accessible to everyone - and this initiative is one step towards building a more inclusive future for our industry. 💬 “Finding and nurturing emerging talent has always been at the heart of Bright Agency. The right support at the right moment can completely change the course of a creative career.” — Vicki Willden-Lebrecht, Founder of Bright Agency 💬 “Human creativity is irreplaceable, and supporting emerging artists brings so much joy. With the right guidance, freelancing can become an inspiring and fulfilling path.” — Robyn Newton, Head of Children’s Illustration, Bright Agency 📝 Comment APPLY and we’ll DM you the link, or head to our bio for more details. 📅 Deadline: Thursday 14th May, 10pm BST (extended) 👉 Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email on Wednesday 20th May. 📍 Course begins: Monday 1st June ✨Successful applicants will be notified by email on Friday 15th May and will not be disclosed publicly. We can’t wait to hear your story and see what you’ve been creating 💛 - @inkygoodness @inkygoodnesscollective - #EmergingIllustrators #BIPOCArtists #Inkygoodness #BrightAgency KidsPlaybook

☀️REPLAY NOW AVAILABLE! Want to create portraits with more personality, emotion, and impact? 🎨✨ If you missed our live masterclass with @camixvx you can now get instant access to the full replay! 👀 This wasn’t just a session about portrait illustration - it was an honest and deeply inspiring conversation about creativity, storytelling, confidence, and finding your voice as an artist. Camila shared her personal journey so openly and generously, giving a real behind-the-scenes look into how she creates work filled with emotion, energy, and humanity ❤️ ✨ Inside the session, we cover: • How to create portraits with stronger emotion and personality • Camila’s process for developing expressive character-driven work • Ways to experiment with colour, shape, texture, and composition • Tips for making your portraits feel more dynamic and original • Honest insights into creative growth, self-expression, and building confidence in your work • Stories and lessons from working across editorial, murals, and global campaigns PLUS you’ll also get: 🎁 Our FREE Portrait Playbook Guide ✏️ A creative portrait exercise to help you apply what you learn Camila Rosa is a Brazilian illustrator and mural artist known for her vibrant portraits, powerful use of colour, and expressive visual storytelling. Her clients include The New York Times, Vans, Apple, Nike and Spotify ⭐️ If you’ve been wanting to create more meaningful, expressive personal projects, or reconnect with the joy and emotion behind your creativity - this session is for you 🔥 🎥 Includes full replay + bonus resources ⏳ 90 days access 💸 £34 / £19 for members 👉 Comment REPLAY and we’ll send you the link Tag a creative friend who’d love this 👇 — @inkygoodness @inkygoodnesscollective — #illustration #portraitillustration #camilarosa #inkygoodbess #passionprojects