How I illustrated my first children's book: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

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https://www.oksancia.com. How I illustrated my first children's book: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

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I am very happy to announce that the first book illustrated by me was published in the USA! Yay! :) It is called Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. The author of the poem is Melissa Everitt. Publisher is Flowerpot Press. I made all the artwork. So excited!!! 

I talk about in this video:

* How I illustrated my first children's book
* I show storyboard sketches and talk about how to create storyboard sketches for a children's book.
* I show my vector illustrations for this picturebook and talk about how to create vector illustrations for children's book in Adobe Illustrator. I share how to illustrate a chilren's book in Adobe Illustrator.
* I talk about my experience as a first-time children's book illustrator. 

It is now available on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2wDcg16
and in Barns and Noble website and stores:

*Disclaimer: If you purchase recommended by me products through my affiliate links I get a small compensation. This me create more videos for you guys! Thank you so much for your support! :)

GIVEAWAY: To win a signed copy of this book, leave a comment under this video until February 15th 2013 and I will choose one lucky winner :)
UPDATE: winner announced.

I hope you found this video helpful or inspirering on your journey to learn how to illustrate your first children's book.

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I am Oksancia - a freelance illustrator and textile designer who creates original repeating pattern artwork and helps bring unique concepts and ideas of my clients into the designs that are not only beautiful, but also meaningful.

If you think that my work is a good fit for your products, please contact me to schedule your free Skype consultation today.

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My clients featured in this video:
Flowerpot Press http://www.flowerpotpress.com/

Grow, Love, and Create!
Oksancia
Freelance Artist - Textile Designer

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