You don’t have to draw everything (even in picture books)

Emily asked us why backgrounds can be so overwhelming. So in this episode, we share lots of low-pressure ideas to make them doable (maybeee even fun).Please enjoy Tania nearly falling asleep under a weighted blanket 🤣Podcast Episode Highlights:How to stop overthinking itColour tips and some good stuff Chris Haughton taught us NO ZOOMING IN ALLOWED 😠 John BurninghamOld Lady Baby(rough) Timestamps: 00:00 – Emily’s question: “Backgrounds scare me – help!” 01:00 – The Chris Haughton breakthrough about colour03:00 – Tonal tips: how to make your characters stand out 04:00 – Thin lines, wobbly pens, and keeping backgrounds soft 06:00 – The menace of digital zoom 😬 07:00 – Backgrounds = hints, not homework 08:00 – John Burningham, cut-out characters and painterly skies 10:00 – Embracing imperfection and storytelling over polish 11:00 – Blindboy’s advice: fail on purpose 13:00 – Art Club, recycled drawings, and happy accidents 14:00 – Upcoming Art Club news & picture book course teaser 15:00 – Weighted blankets, fancy deodorant, and Aesop air freshener 😌Links & stuff:The Picture book course details: www.thegoodshipillustration.com/pbMake sure you're getting our emails for Art Club invites: Scroll to the bottom hereBye bye bye x The Good Ship Illustration (Helen, Katie & Tania) Come and say hello! ✏️ @thegoodshipillustration🌏 www.thegoodshipillustration.comp.s. We love answering your illustration questions. Click here to submit your question for The Good Ship Illustration Podcast 🎙