by M. Chad Randall | May 13, 2026 | Children's Books, Illustration, Technique, Tips
One of the things people sometimes notice when looking at my watercolor illustrations is the amount of graphite work that exists beneath the paint. In some illustration styles, the drawing is little more than a light guide before color is applied. In...
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...
by M. Chad Randall | Jan 14, 2026 | Children's Books, Uncategorized
Every illustrator carries a small circle of artists whose work quietly shapes how they see, draw, and tell stories. For me, that circle is a group of four children’s book illustrators whose influence continues to guide my own work. Among them, Charles Santore stands...
by M. Chad Randall | Jun 24, 2025 | Children's Books, Illustration
Illustrating for children is far more than adding color to a story—it’s about crafting a visual experience that speaks to a child’s heart, mind, and imagination. No matter the era or medium, the most impactful children’s book illustrators share five timeless...
by M. Chad Randall | Jun 24, 2025 | Illustration
There are certain things you never truly outgrow. For me, one of them is the love of a good story. I especially love the kind that digs deep into the why behind everything. I’ve never been someone who gets too caught up in the specifics of a plot’s setting or...
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