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 21, 2026 | Children's Books, Illustration
COMMUNITY, CRAFT, CLARITY This SCBWI conference experience offered clarity, encouragement, and honest feedback through portfolio reviews, classes, panels, and keynote speakers focused on children’s book illustration. It was my first time attending at this scale, and I...
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...
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