illustrating
Illustrating is the practice of creating images to accompany, explain, or decorate text and other media. An illustration is produced to communicate an idea, narrative, or information and may stand alone or integrate with written or spoken content. Illustrations can be traditional or digital and vary in style, technique, and intended audience. The field encompasses editorial, children's book, technical, medical, scientific, and concept art, among others.
Historically, illustration was the primary means of reproducing images in books and magazines before photography became
Techniques and media include traditional approaches such as pencil, ink, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and lithography, as
Process typically begins with a brief, research, and thumbnail sketches, followed by roughs, line art, color
Copyright, licensing, and attribution govern use of illustrations, and professional practice often centers on portfolios, client