Children's Book Mastery
Illustrate a children's bookfrom characters to finished pages.
Learn the full process in Procreate: characters, scenes, pacing and pages you build as you go, with the technical steps handled clearly along the way.
A complete process, not scattered tips
Children's book work needs more than cute characters. You need a process that carries a story across pages.
We teach character design, scene building and page flow so your book takes shape as you learn, instead of leaving you with unfinished studies.
Technical setup, file habits and production details are covered so you can focus on the storytelling.
All three paths use the same workflow. All three end with a real, published book. This course gives you the exact blueprint, from the idea to the finished ebook.
What Makes This Actually Work
What makes this different from everything else you've tried:
You Learn The Complete Process
From the first idea to your published book, digital or printed. Story structure, character design, page layouts, illustration techniques, file prep, publishing platforms. The whole thing, in order, nothing skipped.
Your Book Gets Built As You Go
You're not doing random practice drawings. Every lesson moves your actual book forward. By the end, you have a finished book, not a folder of disconnected sketches.
We Handle The Technical Stuff
Canvas settings, color modes, DPI, export formats, the "boring stuff" that trips everyone up. We explain it in plain English so you don't mess it up at the finish line.
It Works For Any Skill Level
Never illustrated before? That's fine, we teach the techniques as you go. Already drawing but never made a book? We focus on the parts you're missing so you can finish.
You'll learn by doing
A little time each day is all it takes, and you’ll start seeing your story come to life faster than you think. Step by step, you’ll go from a blank page to publishing your very first finished book.
Week 1
You'll design your main character. The one kids will fall in love with. Map out your whole book - every page, every scene.
Month 2
Work through the rest of your pages at a comfortable pace. Your book will start looking more and more complete. Get that rush when you realize "this is actually happening."
Today
Get your brush sets and templates. Set up your first file correctly. Start thinking about your story.
Month 1
Complete your key illustrations. See your story coming to life on the page. Learn techniques that make your art feel warm and professional.
Month 3
Time for the finishing touches. Design your cover, prepare your files correctly, and upload everything to a publishing platform. Soon, your book will be finished. Get ready to share it with the world or keep it in the family.
Today
Get your brush sets and templates. Set up your first file correctly. Start thinking about your story.
Week 1
You'll design your main character. The one kids will fall in love with. Map out your whole book - every page, every scene.
Month 1
Complete your key illustrations. See your story coming to life on the page. Learn techniques that make your art feel warm and professional.
Month 2
Work through the rest of your pages at a comfortable pace. Your book will start looking more and more complete. Get that rush when you realize "this is actually happening."
Month 3
Time for the finishing touches. Design your cover, prepare your files correctly, and upload everything to a publishing platform. Soon, your book will be finished. Get ready to share it with the world or keep it in the family.
Your mentors at Twotap
Meet the Twotap teaching approach
Twotap courses are built by working illustrators who've shipped commercial work for brands like Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., and Sephora, and who still teach every step as if you've never opened Procreate.
We don't skip steps or hide behind timelapses. You get the why behind decisions, so you can stop needing tutorials and start trusting your own eye.
Whether you have thirty minutes a day or a quiet weekend, we designed every lesson to feel attainable, patient, clear, and genuinely beginner-friendly.
Speaking at an Apple Store event about Procreate techniques
Why Children's Books Are Actually A Smart Business Move
Children's books never go out of season. Parents buy them for birthdays, holidays, bedtime, trips, and teachable moments, while grandparents, relatives, and teachers constantly need new reads for little ones.
Unlike other creative markets, you don't need a huge following to succeed. One well-made children's book can sell steadily for years if it solves a real need, from potty training to starting school to celebrating diversity, because parents actively search for these topics.
Most people who finish one book make another, then another, building a catalogue that earns while you create. This course gets your first book done. After that, whether you make one as a gift or build a whole series to sell, the workflow stays the same.
Bonus artist package included
Resources that support the book process beyond the core lessons.
Free Bonus #1
Custom Brush Sets
20 brushes made specifically for children's books. They give you that soft, hand-painted look instead of that harsh digital feel. Install them in 2 minutes and you're ready to paint.
Value: $49 Free
Free Bonus #2
Art-Grade Color Palettes
2 color combos that actually work together. No more guessing if your greens clash with your pinks. Just pick from the palette and your pages will feel cohesive.
Value: $9 Free
Free Bonus #3
Book Design Templates
3 templates with margins and guides already set up. Single page, double spread, and a full 16-page book layout. Even if this sounds confusing right now, we walk you through exactly how to use them.
Value: $37 Free
Free Bonus #4
FREE Masterclass module
4+ hours of bonus lessons from our best-selling Masterclass for Procreate. You'll design and paint a Peony Fairy character from scratch.
Value: $49 Free
Free Bonus #5
All Source Files
Open the actual Procreate files from the course. See how layers are organized, which blend modes were used, and why the files are structured that way, like looking over a mentor's shoulder while they work.
Value: $36 Free
Free Bonus #6
Private Facebook Group
A community of artists and the Twotap team, there to cheer you on. Share your rough drafts, get feedback, ask questions when you're stuck. Way better than trying to figure everything out alone.
Lesson Curriculum
Expand the modules below to see every lesson inside.
We'll walk you through everything included in the course and how to access the private community where you can share your progress and get feedback to help you improve.
1 Course Introduction3:12- Access to Facebook private group
- Download the Files
- Bonus: Turn Your Story into a Book Blueprint (Storykit)
We cover age groups, what makes stories work for different readers, plus all the technical setup (canvas size, DPI, color settings) explained simply so you start on the right foot.
2.1. Understanding Your Readers4:43
2.2 Getting Started with Procreate for Book Creation4:07
You'll learn what makes children's stories actually work, how to use shapes and colors to communicate personality, and how to map out your entire book page by page before you start illustrating.
3.1 Crafting Your Story6:21
3.2. ✍️ Designing Your Main Character1:01:40
3.3. ✍️ Storyboarding Your Book1:01:15
Paint complete scenes from sketch to final art, learn how to keep your style consistent across every page, add text professionally, and design a cover that makes people want to pick up your book.
4.1 ✍️ Illustrating a Key Scene1:32:44
4.2 Building Visual Consistency Across the Book
4.3 ✍️ Designing Your Book Cover57:53
We cover how to prep your files correctly, which publishing platforms to use (and how each one works), plus how to write descriptions and create a simple launch plan so your book actually reaches readers.
5.1 Preparing Your Files for Digitlal Publishing24:08
5.2 Choosing the Right Platforms6:10
5.3 Tips for Launching and Sharing Your Book16:28
5.4 Extra Lesson! Promoting Your Book After Publishing24:38
This lesson is from our Masterclass, included free here. Great for developing your style and creating atmospheric scenes with depth.
6.2 ✍️ Painting the Peony Fairy in Her Forest Home3:26:32
Take two lessons from this course, free
Real lessons from the course, not a trailer. They open in your Twotap library and stay yours.
- Understanding Your Readers4:43 · Full lesson, yours forever
- Designing Your Main Character1:01:40 · Full lesson, yours forever
1h 6m of teaching · from the $149 course, at no cost
30-day money-back guarantee
You get a full 30 days to try the course. If it isn't the right fit, email support@twotap.art and we'll refund every cent, including credit card processing fees. No questions asked.
Lifetime access and updates- 30-day money back guarantee
Children's Book Illustration Mastery
6 Modules, 16 Lessons, 10 Hours of in-depth video lectures
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FAQs
Find answers to common questions about this and other courses
No. We start from the very beginning and never assume you've drawn before. If you can hold an Apple Pencil and have Procreate on your iPad, you can follow along.
Any iPad from 2018 onward runs Procreate well. You don't need the newest model, a solid Apple Pencil, compatible iPad is enough.
Yes, Procreate works best with a pressure-sensitive Apple Pencil (1st Gen, 2nd Gen, or Pro). The basic USB-C Pencil is less ideal for line weight and opacity.
The videos total about 10 hours. Most Twotap students spend a bit longer drawing along, and that's the point. Lifetime access means you can go at your own pace. A lot of people fit this into about 30 minutes a day.
You can watch on any device with a browser, but you'll want your iPad open to draw along. Many students watch a step, pause, then paint, or use a second screen for the video.
You're not alone. Join the private Twotap community on Facebook to ask questions and share progress, students and our team are active there. You can also email support@twotap.art anytime.
No. This is a one-time purchase with lifetime access. Buy once, revisit forever, including updates we add to the course.
Yes. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If it isn't the right fit, reach out to support@twotap.art within 30 days and we'll take care of a full refund.
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