Elizabeth Sparg
Elizabeth Sparg

Elizabeth Sparg

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How I create my illustrations – plus the materials used and cost.

How I create my illustrations – plus the materials used and cost.

There is a lot of talk in illustrator circles about “defining your unique style” and “finding your voice”. As artists, we experiment a lot with different mediums and techniques naturally, and sometimes you can start to feel like you don’t

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Instagram post 2183538723342235980_54419690 I was recently interviewed by @dana_carey29 of  #subitclub about my postcards. Thank you for the feature! You can read the interview and find out more about Sub It Club in the link in my profile. 😊 
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrationforkids #illustrationartist #illustratorforkids #freelanceillustrator #picturebook #picturebookartist #artistpromo #kidsbooks #childrenspublishing #illustratorforhire #illustrator #illustratorpostcard #postcardmailer #showyourwork #artistpromotion #illustratorpromo #selfpromotion #artistinterview
Instagram post 2181371756657010671_54419690 I am still working on my finished pieces for #folktaleweek2019. Better late than never! In the meantime, here is a little character sketch I did for my Big Bad Grandma. #illostories  #illostoriesfolktaleweek 
#illostoriesftwprep 
#folktales #fairytales #illostoriesftwprep #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #bookillustration #portfoliodevelopment #littlered #littleredridinghood #bigbadwolf #stories #storyteller #bookdesign #authorillustrator #illostories #picturebookart #folktaleweek
Instagram post 2153748980291199930_54419690 Research sketches for a new little story sequence I'm starting on. #childrensillustration #picturebookart #sketches #research #characterstudy #characterdevelopment #doodles #panda #childrensbookillustration #authorillustrator #storytelling #narrativeart #picturebooks #sketchbook
Instagram post 2146108963179904641_54419690 I'm joining #folktaleweek. To find out more and how to join, check out #folktaleweek2019 and @illostories #illostoriesfolktaleweek.  Prompts will be announced in a few days. .  Folktale Week 2019 was developed by a group of talented artists from all around the world. Be sure to check out their profiles on Instagram for inspiration and to learn more about folktale week:  @jennifermpotter, @devonholzwarth, @andrea_stegmaier, @carolinebonnemuller, @sofiamoore_studio, @heycasshey, @rachaelschaferdesigns, @sandiesonke, @debrastyer, @laure_illustrations @louve.draws, @matejalukezic @shelly_laslo @tanja_stephani @juliachristiansde @thebrotherskent @nicallanart @kathryndurst, @chelslarss and @bonbonoiseau .  #folktales #fairytales #illostoriesftwprep #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #bookillustration #portfoliodevelopment #littlered #littleredridinghood #bigbadwolf #stories #storyteller #bookdesign #authorillustrator #illostories #picturebookart
Instagram post 2141604772860312030_54419690 How many thumbnail sketches do you normally do before diving into your final piece? I'm stretching myself to do more of them so I can hopefully come up with more interesting layouts. Aiming for a minimum of 20 for Little Red. I've got 13 so far, which is a lot for me. #redridinghood #sketchbook #fairytale #littlered #bigbadwolf #layout #design #sketchbookdiaries #illustration #illustratingpicturebooks #thumbnails #childrensillustration #storytelling #pushyourboundaries
Instagram post 2124176651638821949_54419690 UNPLUG.----- I'm back in Durban after 10 weeks in California. Took a little break from drawing after the crazy whirlwind of prepping for the SCBWI conference and client work. Went camping. Read books. Got on a plane and travelled for 32 hrs. Caught some waves. Caught up with friends, and my dog.  Getting back into things now by taking part in #doodleadaysept . The prompt list looks fun!  #doodleaday #draweveryday #sketchbook  #illustration #editorialillustration #doodle #childrensbookillustration #unplug
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Instagram post 2183538723342235980_54419690 I was recently interviewed by @dana_carey29 of  #subitclub about my postcards. Thank you for the feature! You can read the interview and find out more about Sub It Club in the link in my profile. 😊 
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrationforkids #illustrationartist #illustratorforkids #freelanceillustrator #picturebook #picturebookartist #artistpromo #kidsbooks #childrenspublishing #illustratorforhire #illustrator #illustratorpostcard #postcardmailer #showyourwork #artistpromotion #illustratorpromo #selfpromotion #artistinterview
Instagram post 2181371756657010671_54419690 I am still working on my finished pieces for #folktaleweek2019. Better late than never! In the meantime, here is a little character sketch I did for my Big Bad Grandma. #illostories  #illostoriesfolktaleweek 
#illostoriesftwprep 
#folktales #fairytales #illostoriesftwprep #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #bookillustration #portfoliodevelopment #littlered #littleredridinghood #bigbadwolf #stories #storyteller #bookdesign #authorillustrator #illostories #picturebookart #folktaleweek
Instagram post 2153748980291199930_54419690 Research sketches for a new little story sequence I'm starting on. #childrensillustration #picturebookart #sketches #research #characterstudy #characterdevelopment #doodles #panda #childrensbookillustration #authorillustrator #storytelling #narrativeart #picturebooks #sketchbook
Instagram post 2146108963179904641_54419690 I'm joining #folktaleweek. To find out more and how to join, check out #folktaleweek2019 and @illostories #illostoriesfolktaleweek.  Prompts will be announced in a few days. .  Folktale Week 2019 was developed by a group of talented artists from all around the world. Be sure to check out their profiles on Instagram for inspiration and to learn more about folktale week:  @jennifermpotter, @devonholzwarth, @andrea_stegmaier, @carolinebonnemuller, @sofiamoore_studio, @heycasshey, @rachaelschaferdesigns, @sandiesonke, @debrastyer, @laure_illustrations @louve.draws, @matejalukezic @shelly_laslo @tanja_stephani @juliachristiansde @thebrotherskent @nicallanart @kathryndurst, @chelslarss and @bonbonoiseau .  #folktales #fairytales #illostoriesftwprep #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #bookillustration #portfoliodevelopment #littlered #littleredridinghood #bigbadwolf #stories #storyteller #bookdesign #authorillustrator #illostories #picturebookart
Instagram post 2141604772860312030_54419690 How many thumbnail sketches do you normally do before diving into your final piece? I'm stretching myself to do more of them so I can hopefully come up with more interesting layouts. Aiming for a minimum of 20 for Little Red. I've got 13 so far, which is a lot for me. #redridinghood #sketchbook #fairytale #littlered #bigbadwolf #layout #design #sketchbookdiaries #illustration #illustratingpicturebooks #thumbnails #childrensillustration #storytelling #pushyourboundaries
Instagram post 2124176651638821949_54419690 UNPLUG.----- I'm back in Durban after 10 weeks in California. Took a little break from drawing after the crazy whirlwind of prepping for the SCBWI conference and client work. Went camping. Read books. Got on a plane and travelled for 32 hrs. Caught some waves. Caught up with friends, and my dog.  Getting back into things now by taking part in #doodleadaysept . The prompt list looks fun!  #doodleaday #draweveryday #sketchbook  #illustration #editorialillustration #doodle #childrensbookillustration #unplug
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