How to illustrate with watercolours: 7 pro tips

Digital design technology is wonderful, but some of the most amazing artwork is still created using traditional painting techniques and methods. Here, pro children's book illustrator Alina Chau shares some of the secrets to successfully illustrating with watercolours.

01. The right tools

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Alina Chau received her Master of Fine Arts in Animation from the University of California. She has over ten years of production experience in the animation and gaming industry, including time at Lucasfilm Animation.