How to Use Color as Story in Children’s Book Illustrations

One important aspect of children’s books is the use of color! Color can be a game-changer in telling a narrative and creating a memorable story.

How Does Color Help Tell A Story?

There are four different ways color is important in kids books—

—Emotion
—Foreshadowing
—Direction
—Symbolism

I’m sure there are actually many other ways color helps a story, but for this PDF article we’ll just talk about these four!

—Written by Crystal Smith—

Crystal Smith is a short, west coast illustrator of children's books. Loves nature, wildlife, bright colors, & travel. Daughter of a lighthouse keeper.

See my art and published books here : www.heycrystalsmith.com

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