Children's Book Study #1

A gorgeous, earthy color palette 🎹

Hi everyone!

Last month I asked you what you would like to talk about on the fourth Wednesday of the month. The winner was “Children’s Book Study.” Excellent choice!

I’m sure this will evolve over time, but for now let’s format it like this: a children’s book + an illustration topic. I will use books published this year to keep things current.

I went to the library and was browsing some picture books published in 2023. The Green Piano caught my attention, because the colors are muted yet warm. And I knew that’s what this newsletter would be about… how Hayden Goodman expertly makes a muted color palette *sing* in The Green Piano!

As children book illustrators, we’re often told that