How I Made My Children's Book

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  • Опубликовано: 3 дек 2024

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  • @kimpierce6597
    @kimpierce6597 8 лет назад +20

    My 8 year old daughter loves the book. she has watched it the past 2 nights in bed. And this morning before going to school she said she was gonna eat all her carrots at dinner tonight. So thank you Travis. lol. Great book with beautiful artwork and a magical story. xx

    • @carahamelie
      @carahamelie 8 лет назад

      +Kim Pierce that is so awesome!! :D :D

  • @jessalinnguyen1504
    @jessalinnguyen1504 4 года назад +1

    This is beautiful! The creatures are amazing and I love the world building you have

  • @janedoe12885
    @janedoe12885 8 лет назад

    I am so proud of you Travis...words can't explain. You inspire me. Thank you.

  • @jessicaa.m.harper1727
    @jessicaa.m.harper1727 8 лет назад

    I absolutely love the characters on the side of each page. I love that you were able to use pieces you created in the brainstorming stage in the final piece!

  • @pluto810
    @pluto810 8 лет назад +4

    This book is so beautiful!

  • @TheNormaJeaneBakery
    @TheNormaJeaneBakery 8 лет назад +2

    I'm so excited!! Its beautiful Travis!!!!

  • @calicat1996
    @calicat1996 8 лет назад +5

    I still remember when you drew pic of bug in crib! She's going to treasure this book her whole life.

  • @saintcloudnursery2033
    @saintcloudnursery2033 8 лет назад

    Such a beautiful gift for your daughter. The illustrations are mind blowing, really love it.

  • @talleysartstudio
    @talleysartstudio 5 лет назад

    Im a few years behind seeing this video. I was seeking Adult/children coloring book production. This book is absolutely beautiful. The style of art is something adult colorist seek. Just amazing... Children definitely motivate us and inspire us to reach levels of creativity we didn't know we could do. Thank you for sharing a ton of information..

  • @malusa9508
    @malusa9508 6 лет назад

    Sooo Beautiful! I just love it....Thanks for sharing

  • @Umbergnome
    @Umbergnome 8 лет назад +2

    Magical! Very inspiring and educational! Thank you for sharing with us!

  • @judyhenry1874
    @judyhenry1874 7 лет назад

    What a clever book both, illustration and text and I love your theme. I hope someone picks up your work and you make loads of money. Great work. I'm sure you have many in the pipeline. I published my first book as an experience. It cost me heaps but gave me great satisfaction. As you create both text and illustration you are well ahead of me as I write only.

  • @nabeelahp5113
    @nabeelahp5113 6 лет назад

    Im tearing up, this is so beautiful that you and your wife created this for your daughter!!! :) very inspiring and informative.. thank you for the video.

  • @kathyvangogh4034
    @kathyvangogh4034 7 лет назад

    Thank you. I really appreciate your advice. Beautiful work

  • @jamiebee408
    @jamiebee408 8 лет назад

    Your illustrations are beautiful! I love the mechanical squirrel too! Hope to one day see your book for sale, it definitely deserves the recognition!

  • @PhantomDrawing
    @PhantomDrawing 8 лет назад

    Great job on the book! The story is great and the illustrations are seriously impressive!

  • @sarahm340
    @sarahm340 8 лет назад

    Yes I would buy it. I am a bit biased because I love your family and watch all your channels but besides that I think the book is a great lesson and just the illustrations alone kept my son's attention. Yes it is personal but at the same time it covers a wondrous and creative side that I feel all children would be interested in. I would be honored to buy a copy and be able to share it will my family.

  • @70Harper
    @70Harper 8 лет назад +3

    You should totally seek out a publisher. Won't hurt to try! I think your books is amazing and I would buy it for my little one who is going to be 3.

  • @Winwild3
    @Winwild3 8 лет назад

    Great quality illustrations!

  • @pipperoooo
    @pipperoooo 7 лет назад

    I'm making a children's book which is why I watched this. your illustrations are great.

  • @imyth2210
    @imyth2210 8 лет назад

    trav you did amazing the art work is fantastic you've inspired me

  • @WhoIsDebbieNicholson
    @WhoIsDebbieNicholson 6 лет назад

    wow there is absolutely nothing wrong with this book - I just love it - you have great talent.

  • @sashabudhaiart1186
    @sashabudhaiart1186 6 лет назад

    thanks for sharing your process

  • @michellebrewer6473
    @michellebrewer6473 6 лет назад

    This is awesomeness, thanks for your advice

  • @magalyfly4227
    @magalyfly4227 7 лет назад

    This is beautiful book! I love it!

  • @TeodoraO
    @TeodoraO 8 лет назад +1

    I think you're an amazing artist because you can do all sorts of art! and that at a pretty young age

  • @jmolina46
    @jmolina46 8 лет назад

    Big fan of your work Sketchy Trav
    Love the book! Keep the art coming :)

  • @elissac9002
    @elissac9002 8 лет назад

    Your book is so beautiful!

  • @fitnfab6522
    @fitnfab6522 7 лет назад

    I'm writing my first children's book and completely have to revise. it is too wordy. Thanks for sharing. You saved me a lot of time ahead.

  • @MONEYVAL9
    @MONEYVAL9 8 лет назад

    this is beautiful art , really love the illustrations .

  • @joannabanana9532
    @joannabanana9532 8 лет назад

    You should seriously sell this book. It is amazing!

  • @YelidaHierroArt
    @YelidaHierroArt 8 лет назад

    Looks beautiful!

  • @spencerheffelfinger782
    @spencerheffelfinger782 8 лет назад +4

    Its fucking gorgeous man! I think a publisher would definitely pick it up! I'd buy it and I'm a 25 year old man! haha

  • @Roxatizedstudio
    @Roxatizedstudio 7 лет назад

    Love it.... a lot! I would buy and ty for posting and sharing. Amen very inspiring. I love it

  • @89misselle
    @89misselle 8 лет назад +15

    Please seek a publisher! You can definitely profit from this! It's absolutely amazing !!
    L

    • @grandma.p
      @grandma.p 3 года назад

      If you self publish, you can have it the way you want, though.

  • @tusenbensen334
    @tusenbensen334 8 лет назад

    This book is amazing! Both the story and the drawings are 10 times better than a lot of childrens books I've seen, you're too harsh on yourself :)

  • @tervalia
    @tervalia 8 лет назад

    Your artwork is amazing, You have a real talent Travis. :)

  • @thefreecompass
    @thefreecompass 8 лет назад +1

    I've been subscribed from the beginning of your channel and I'm so happy to see that you've stuck with your book idea and seen it through to the end! I'm 26 and don't have kids but I found the illustrations in the book to be beautifully drawn, detailed and interesting to look at. After you've done Emery's book and had more practise, maybe you could look into creating a series of short picture books?
    I think I found Alaina's book more relatable because I've been watching Carah's channel since before she was even born but I'd still buy that to gift to people with young kids. The pictures are captivating and the story is relevant enough for most people to enjoy. I reckon it would be cool if you wrote a more unique story because you've got the illustrative capacity to really bring it to life and inspire the imagination. One of my favourite books from when I was a kid was "Just Another Ordinary Day" by Rod Clement. A really great picture story book sticks with you for years, sometimes even after you're all grown up!

    • @SketchyTrav
      @SketchyTrav  8 лет назад

      +lindor121 Thank you. I based this book on the preference of a 3 year old and feel that as Alaina gets older and expands her world and her mind I will be able tackle more complex ideas. I will have a better Idea of what a young girls like. Emery's book might be more targeted to a young girl 7-8 years old.

    • @thefreecompass
      @thefreecompass 8 лет назад

      SketchyTrav Sounds great! Looking forward to seeing your new stuff :)

  • @gisisodia
    @gisisodia 7 лет назад

    Really nice illustrations. I would create more contrast in the cover though. awesome work. a lot of details. ♡

  • @supercutegirlgamer4262
    @supercutegirlgamer4262 8 лет назад

    I love you drawing it so GOOD!!!

  • @checkersssss9
    @checkersssss9 8 лет назад

    You are phenomenally talented at your art work!!!! I am absolutely blown away by it and all the detail! =]

  • @reonmichael2135
    @reonmichael2135 8 лет назад +7

    ur arts r amazing, appreciate that your selling it for free..

    • @SketchyTrav
      @SketchyTrav  8 лет назад

      +reon michael Thanks! glad you liked it.

  • @karinalopez9967
    @karinalopez9967 8 лет назад

    You should consider selling the book. You worked so hard on it to not get it published! Love your family! Now you need to make a book for Emery! You are so talented!

  • @bradutterstrom4105
    @bradutterstrom4105 8 лет назад

    Dude...I HIGHLY recommend Kickstarter, I think you could have a very successful campaign and get this sucker printed up. I think the same would work well for a book of a gathering of your random sketchbook drawings. I know I would buy both. I'm currently running a (successful) kickstarter campaign for a deck of poker cards featuring my artwork and would be glad to share what I've learned. But more importantly I know of two other artists with a lot of similarities to you and what you're trying to do who are doing very well on Kickstarter. I'm going to email you with more details. Keep up the great work, book looks amazing.

  • @Argadeux
    @Argadeux 8 лет назад

    Really awesome job

  • @robertlocklear6674
    @robertlocklear6674 8 лет назад

    i dont knowwhat you are talking about the book looks amazing. i love the pics of the animals on the side. very cool very very cool love it.

    • @SketchyTrav
      @SketchyTrav  8 лет назад

      +Robert Locklear Lol Thanks, I really like the book, sometimes I can be a bit of a perfectionist.

  • @dejansavicbl
    @dejansavicbl 7 лет назад

    This is a REAL ART!

  • @BBGIRLAH
    @BBGIRLAH 8 лет назад

    I would support anything you print...I love the watercolor that's my favorite style. My daughter Maddyson (she's eight) loved the book...she's a huge fairy and mermaid fan.

    • @SketchyTrav
      @SketchyTrav  8 лет назад

      +Christina “DAWYF” McClenning Thank you! and glad she liked the book.

    • @yehonatansdomi498
      @yehonatansdomi498 8 лет назад

      +SketchyTrav where can i read the book

  • @RenatoBCM
    @RenatoBCM 8 лет назад

    Great work! That book is truly a piece of art...
    Did you considered self publishing it on create space? It might be a good option for people that would want the hard copy...

  • @1violin1minor
    @1violin1minor 7 лет назад

    That's straight up amazing. There are agents who represent authors/illustrators, and yours looks like quality that is definitely worth their time. Awesome. Have you considered Createspace to publish it?

  • @LuisNgchongJrArt
    @LuisNgchongJrArt 8 лет назад

    the book really came out good looks great good luck in selling you ever thinking of sellint it on amazon

  • @shoesgal01
    @shoesgal01 8 лет назад

    I'm so glad the book/story is finish very proud of you. I been watching since you started drawing the story. If I had kids I will definitely buy your book. LOVE all the details you put in the book. it looks beautiful. Also I don't see anything wrong with your book. I think you should sell the books and let the people choose the copy they want with the different price of each copy. Anyways! Congrats Travis.

    • @SketchyTrav
      @SketchyTrav  8 лет назад

      +shoesgal01 Thank you. I think i'm going to give people that option. After reading some of the comments from people, I think I will just offer the blurb books and let people know when the sales are going on.

    • @shoesgal01
      @shoesgal01 8 лет назад

      SketchyTrav You're welcome. That's pretty awesome good job.

  • @artisticarts5305
    @artisticarts5305 6 лет назад

    Your art is really good

  • @ronjaravenbell9663
    @ronjaravenbell9663 7 лет назад

    This is a beutiful work you have don here.

  • @jrilla4445
    @jrilla4445 5 лет назад

    Hey my man how you doing, I really like the artwork and the book even though I haven't read it. But I actually just finished writing my book which I think is amazing...lol... Neway I was wandering if you could give me some more advice and do you work with independent people like my self to publish a book.

  • @fredybueso974
    @fredybueso974 8 лет назад

    Travis this book is amazing, and believe me the school my son goes to, they make us buy books for even $80 dollars, one of then was about $100 dollars, but thanks god we found it used online for like $30 dollars, I'm pretty sure you will get the found on Kickstarter, because those illustrations are amazing! I could tell you the name of the books so you can check them out: yours its just way better! I'm writing my sons book now too, I would like you to give me some advise if you can. mine its completely digital. thanks for your book.

  • @idontknowaproperone
    @idontknowaproperone 7 лет назад

    What do you think about working in procreate on ipad pro for making illustrated children books?

  • @GameArtNinja
    @GameArtNinja 7 лет назад

    Hi Trav, this is the first time that I watched some of your videos and I really like what you do. I'm interested to see more details in this book but I could not find a link/website that you mentioned. Is there some other way to download pdf? Tnx!

  • @pipperoooo
    @pipperoooo 7 лет назад

    Did you check into Amazon self publishing?

  • @GausPotterDA
    @GausPotterDA 8 лет назад

    Great!

  • @Cyn205
    @Cyn205 8 лет назад

    So cool!!!

  • @LindseyDawnArt
    @LindseyDawnArt 6 лет назад

    I want to make a book for my 1 year old twin girls. Are there any websites where I can create a book where they print it and send it to me? I also wanted to know how would you get your drawings onto your computer? Do you need to scan them into any particular software? Sorry for the questions I'm an amateur!

  • @KendallsCreations
    @KendallsCreations 6 лет назад

    I would love to get a hard copy of your book! With it signed! Pretty please!

  • @ellu...
    @ellu... 8 лет назад +1

    The book looks really beautiful :)
    I would show the video to my nephew and niece but they only speak finnish :b But maybe I'll translate it to them.

  • @craigshearon4464
    @craigshearon4464 8 лет назад

    For my advanced higher I am planning to make a children's book, is there any advice you can give me? Well done Travis this looks brilliant :)

    • @craigshearon4464
      @craigshearon4464 8 лет назад

      it won't be sold

    • @SketchyTrav
      @SketchyTrav  8 лет назад +1

      +Craig Arts plan the illustrations around the finished story text, that's what I would change about my book if I could.

    • @craigshearon4464
      @craigshearon4464 8 лет назад

      +SketchyTrav Thank you very much travis for responding have a gr8 day

  • @mugo1999
    @mugo1999 8 лет назад

    it was Clash of the Titans that had the mechanical owl(Bubo) not Jason and the Argonauts.

  • @beataostrovska3369
    @beataostrovska3369 8 лет назад

    am spechles omg it's so beautiful nice work and are you still selling them I'd like to get the long one if possible

  • @kiliantreminio
    @kiliantreminio 8 лет назад

    You're so talented! Have you ever thought of doing graphic novels?

    • @SketchyTrav
      @SketchyTrav  8 лет назад +1

      +Kooli O This started as a graphic novel but I changed it to a more manageable project. However a graphic novel is an item on my bucket list.

  • @rachaelkirby3467
    @rachaelkirby3467 4 года назад +1

    Publishers are thieves stay well away. They wanted £4,000 to publish my book and I got very small royalty also they wanted to change everything.do it yourself.what you earn is yours and your in control.lovely book.

  • @michaeljohnhalse
    @michaeljohnhalse 8 лет назад

    I would totally buy this book for $63+ so beautiful!

  • @Tiffanycoxdesign
    @Tiffanycoxdesign 8 лет назад

    I love this! I've been watching since the beginning and I just love your illustration style. It's awesome to see the book come together!
    Have you checked out lulu.com for printing? They have hard cover books for pretty reasonable prices plus you can do self publishing on that site as well. ☺

    • @SketchyTrav
      @SketchyTrav  8 лет назад +1

      +Tiffany Cox Thanks, and I will check out lulu.

    • @Tiffanycoxdesign
      @Tiffanycoxdesign 8 лет назад

      +SketchyTrav Awesome! I'd love to see you publish it, I think it's a great story for all kids :)

  • @jefferyt8955
    @jefferyt8955 8 лет назад +2

    pros: its a buetiful hardcover book based on your daughter and creatures
    cons: ..........

  • @apploftandroid4749
    @apploftandroid4749 4 года назад

    I don't see whiskers on the rabbit

  • @William3DArtist
    @William3DArtist 8 лет назад

    +SketchyTrav Congrats on your book and your mistakes. I have made quite a lot of them myself. I am self published and an Author of a childrens book and I just want to share how I print my books. I print them through ingramspark. Here is how you can calculate price www.ingramspark.com/resources/tools and the site www.ingramspark.com/.
    If you find a cheaper way let me know. The other option is getting a literary agent but I am kind of avoiding one right now because I am just not sure yet about people taking percentages of your own work. I am hesitant.
    After you print I would go bookstore to bookstore around your area and talk to buyers. Also, do book readings because they are fun. Have fun and welcome to the world of creating stories for the little ones. Can't wait to see your book in stores. Congrats again on your book and love your art.

  • @GreenEyedMansChannel
    @GreenEyedMansChannel 8 лет назад

    Are the facial proportions just off a little?

  • @kennycooper294
    @kennycooper294 7 лет назад

    clash of the titans had the owl

  • @romanm.7563
    @romanm.7563 8 лет назад

    now go make a ecchi manga lol

  • @JalesaErics
    @JalesaErics 6 лет назад

    Your being too hard on yourself. Illustrations are fine.