New Live/Interactive Book Cover Illustration Class

[Lee White]

@amphailin thats the same technique as the foils. It's basically just a black and white layer that shows where the raised parts or foil will be.

[Cory Shaw]

The description says there will be one video a week and a homework assignment, that seems reasonable, but can you estimate how much time a student should expect to give this course each week? I feel lame asking, but I want to give it my all if I sign up.

[Laurel Aylesworth]

@cory-shaw As a parent of two little kids, this question isn't lame at all. I'm interested to know as well. Is this a live class or pre-recorded? One of the reasons I can't do live classes is my kids will be all_over_me during it. Remember the viral video of the BBC reporter at home getting video bombed by his family? Yeah, that.

[Laurel Aylesworth]

@laurel-aylesworth Oh, just answered my own question, by actually reading the class description. Pre-recorded. Cool!

[smceccarelli]

I have a couple more questions....

• How many completed pieces are going to be created during the course?
• Are you going to explore different genres and audiences (midgrade vs picture books, humorous, fantasy, adventure, etc...?)
• Is the course going into type design and hand lettering in any way?

I have to be very conscious of investments as my illustration activity is still just barely covering expenses, but I am finding that assignments and/or competitions yield the best portfolio work....so I am considering this to give a next boost at my portfolio and maybe help to enter this part of the market, which is really very interesting....

[Lee White]

@smceccarelli This will be a good portfolio generating class I think. Here's our rough breakdown of the weeks. It will focus on different age ranges for the assignments.

Week 1: Dynamic thumbnails and process

Week 2: Book Cover Design

Week 3: Book Cover Design (Due)

Week 4: Modern Classic Fairytale

Week 5: Modern Classic Fairytale (continued)

Week 6: Modern Classic Fairytale (Due)

Week 7: Covers + Interior Spot

Week 8: Covers + Interior Spot (continued)

Week 9: Covers and Interior Due (Due)

Week 10: Final presentations

[Sarah LuAnn]

This class looks amazing, book covers is something I would LOVE to do more of for my portfolio, but its pretty much the worst timing ever (having a baby this month so I sincerely hope it will be offered again in the future :-).

[smceccarelli]

@lee-white Ok, Im convinced. Ten weeks for four pieces with critique throughout is a great deal - so Im giving myself a belated Christmas gift....and just signed up.
Looking forward!!

(Sorry for the rogue formatting of the text - I have no idea why it`s doing this to me...)

[Miriam]

@sarah-luann
Congratulations! I hope everything goes well for you!

[Lee White]

@smceccarelli great! Can't wait to see you in there!

I think you are a really good fit for this class. Your work is strong and you are at a place where cover work could really improve your overall portfolio. : )

[Cory Shaw]

I'm right on the edge of signing up, I just need to be pushed over that edge.

[DOTTYP]

I was wondering would this class be very advanced and difficult or would artists at a lesser stage still benefit from this course.Also would we be expected to do all traditional art or digital in our work.Sorry for the silly questions.

[Lee White]

@cory-shaw not sure if this will convince you, but it's filling up fast...

[Lee White]

@dottyp it can be done digital or traditional. You should ideally have a good handle on drawing and painting. You don't need to be an expert though. I'd say this class is right at the sophomore/junior college level.

[DOTTYP]

@lee-white Thanks Lee I am considering this or the Turbocharging Creativity course they both look amazing ,but running at the same time. I will have to make my decision soon.

[Cory Shaw]

Alright, I signed up. Whew!

[DOTTYP]

I signed up for the Book covers course .I am so excited cant wait!!

[Lee White]

Can't wait to see you all in there! : )

[julian beresford]

Hi @Lee-White I'm in the UK, do you know what time the live classers will be held?

[MOO]

Well, I'm probably not to this level yet. Are all these new interactive classes only for digital artists? Thanks.