Ane Tjugen Røynstrand
Welcome to my creative space
In addition to running a farm and cheese production with my family, I am also an illustrator. I have illustrated three children's books and am eager to further develop my style and abilities to illustrate more picture books. If you want to have a look at my illustration, you can find them in my Portfolio. I also sell prints in my Teemill shop.
In my blog I write about all things illustration. How to get inspiration, build a portfolio and much more. I hope you will follow along.
-Ane
Make time for your creativity
As creatives, we often wait for the perfect moment to sit down and make art. We imagine a quiet room, endless hours ahead of us, and a rush of inspiration. But life rarely gives us those “perfect” moments. Whether it’s work, family, or the daily chaos that fills our schedules, finding time to create can feel impossible.
Illustrating a vignette in Procreate
When I illustrated my last two books I used quite a lot of vignettes (sadly I can’t show them yet). I love how they offer a glimpse into a scene, giving just enough background detail without needing to fill an entire page. They’re perfect for adding context without going all out with a full illustration.
Draw a storyline for your portfolio!
Drawing a storyline is a great way to showcase your storytelling and illustration skills. In this post, I’ll walk you through my process of drawing a short, Halloween-inspired storyline for my portfolio—perfect for the autumn season!
Picture book process using only Procreate
So far, I have illustrated three children's books, all using only Procreate on my iPad.
Getting started on my portfolio
As a children's book illustrator, having a portfolio that truly reflects your style and abilities is crucial. A bit scary to think about, really. However, I've set a goal to improve my portfolio to make it stand out. I want to share my process and some tips with you as I go along. Let's dive into the real work!
Crafting a Children's Book Illustrator Portfolio
In the world of children's book illustration, I have learned that your portfolio is a powerful tool. One of my goals for this coming autumn is to refine my portfolio, which currently feels a bit random.
Searching for inspiration
After seeking advice from ChatGPT, I realized it would also be wise to look at portfolios of other illustrators I admire for inspiration. There are a few illustrators I follow repeatedly on Instagram and YouTube. Don't worry, I'll link to their portfolios below.
