1, ready:

Prepare the required painting materials, such as paper, pencils, pigments, brushes, etc. Before you begin, please make sure to choose materials suitable for the theme and style of the picture book.

2. Planning and design:

Draw the overall layout and composition on paper. Consider the theme and target audience of the picture book, determine the information and emotion to be conveyed by the cover, and then integrate these elements into the design.

3. Choose a color:

According to the emotional atmosphere and theme of the picture book, choose the appropriate color scheme. You can use bright and saturated colors to attract readers' attention, or you can choose soft and warm colors to convey a warm and comfortable feeling.

4. Draw theme elements:

According to the design scheme, the main picture elements, such as people, animals or other things related to the story, are gently outlined on the paper with a pencil. Through perspective and scale processing, the image is more vivid and stereoscopic.

5. Add background and details:

Fill in the background and details around the theme elements, which can be natural landscapes, city streets, furniture and so on. These details can enrich the picture and enhance the visual effect.

6, coloring and shadow processing:

Use appropriate pigments or colored pencils to color the image. In the process of coloring, pay attention to the treatment of light and shadow to make the picture more layered and realistic.

7. Add text and title:

According to the name and author of the picture book, add appropriate words and titles to the cover. Choose appropriate fonts and typesetting methods to maintain the consistency of the overall style.

8. Perfect details and modifications:

Carefully check the details of the cover of the picture book and modify and polish it as needed. You can use drawing tools to outline the edges and details to make the image more detailed and complete.

9. Final adjustment and review:

After finishing the cover of the picture book, make the final adjustment and review. Check whether the layout, color matching and text clarity meet the requirements, and make fine adjustments and corrections as needed.

10, save and display:

After completing the cover of the picture book, save it as a high-quality picture file or print it out. When displayed, it can be placed in the cover window, and the cover is in harmony with the internal content of the picture book, forming a sense of visual unity.