An important part of many ancient cultures, playing cards carry a strong symbology to this day, whether as a form of entertainment or a narrative tool. Designer and illustrator Larissa Arantes, who's collaborated with names like O Globo, GNT, and more, uses playing cards as a source of inspiration for her work, always looking to convey emotion through images.In this course, learn to illustrate a pack of cards from the initial sketches to the final artwork. Larissa shows you how to choose an aim, a theme, a narrative, and an artistic language along with the best format for your cards. Also see some strategies for financing and presenting your illustrated deck.

Want to know the secret to illustrating children's books? According to illustrator and designer Meike Schneider, who specializes in 3D and character design, the key is to use a compelling concept. Thanks to her experience working with children's literature, she's learned how to give each piece a rich and unique visual style and tell stories that connect with their intended audience, like Finni & Fredo, a collection of books for young readers that explores human anatomy.In this course, she teaches you how to conceptualize and create illustrations for a children's book. Under her expert guidance, illustrate a two-page spread for a fairy tale aimed at a young audience, designing the story's mood and its characters. By the end, you'll know how to illustrate an entire children's book following a coherent concept for layout, drawing style, storytelling, and character design.