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Kevin Cornell writes about his process creating illustrations for A List Apart.

1. The Message Generally speaking, the process for any illustration begins with determining just what the image is supposed to communicate.

2. The Concept I believe the concept is the most important part of any illustration; or any artistic endeavor, for that matter. Artistic styles go in and out of fashion quick as a rabbit on rockets; the best way to ensure an illustration remains relevant long after its style grows stale is to make sure it’s based on a relevant idea.

• jot down as many illustration ideas as possible
• take the loose visual list and sort out the best ideas.

3. The Rough The Rough Phase requires versatility. I produce my roughs with a pencil because it’s quick, easy to make changes with, and able to get across all the important virtues of the final art — tone, contrast, form, and composition.

4. Final Art

“Dissecting The Process” - A classic Bearskinrug Article.

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Examples of outstanding talent which may or may not have been overlooked or forgotten. Compiled by a working illustrator and designer.

This is a beautiful blog. 100 Years of Illustration is an excellent example of how good a blog can be when it is focussed on one topic that the author knows well.

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ALA Redesign includes a new illustration style. I love it. Different and a bit “off” = more interesting.

The illustrator is Kevin Cornell.

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