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How I Build An Illustration

How I Build An Illustration

by M. Chad Randall | Jan 29, 2026 | Children's Books, Illustration, Technique

From First Idea to Finished Image A finished illustration is built through a series of deliberate choices, long before paint ever touches paper. Over time, I’ve developed a process that helps me move from an initial idea to a final image with intention, clarity, and...

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