The Good Ship Illustration

Perfectionism, CMYK & a shout out to Barry in the cupboard (lovin' your work, Barry)


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This week we’re answering TWO of your excellent questions:

  1. “How can I stop overthinking my story and just... FINISH IT???”
  2. “Which is better, RGB or CMYK?”

Here’s what we chat about:

  • That annoying feeling when you know your story’s missing something but you can’t figure out what
  • Ask your characters what they eat for breakfast
  • Magic picture book editors - you don't need to do it all alone!
  • And... how Helen sent a whole book to print in RGB and no one stopped her (justice for Barry in the cupboard)

This episode is especially for you if you are stuck in perfectionism mode or feel personally attacked by the confusing colour settings in Photoshop/Procreate.

Timestamps:

00:00 - “How can I stop overthinking my story?” 

01:15 - When feedback clings to your brain like a wet sock 

02:30 - Mild peril 

04:15 - Character stuff

06:30 - Asking weird questions = finding the heart of your story 

08:00 - Maybe... you’re actually a nonfiction illustrator? Hmm! 

09:10 - How to make your agent's life easier AND still move forward

11:00 - QUESTION 2: RGB or CMYK?  Which one's better?

11:40 - Sad, sad orange 

13:00 - Barry in the cupboard and the mystical RGB loophole 

15:10 - Saving your artwork (and your sanity) 


Stuff we mention:

  • Our Picture Book Course is the best place to learn about story arcs, and how to stop overthinking every. single. thing. Join the waiting list here
  • Our free Colour Workshop will BLOW YER MIND. Download it here

Got a question for us to answer next? Submit it here:
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See ya soon.

x Tania, Helen & Katie
 The Good Ship Illustration

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