# Salma Illustrate


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- [A Peek Into My Traditional Illustration Process: And How I Created My Largest Piece Yet](https://www.salmaillustrate.com/a-peek-into-my-traditional-illustration-process-and-how-i-created-my-largest-piece-yet/): Preview of the finished piece. Read on to learn how I made it! Like many artists, I got my start at a very young age using traditional media. Colored pencils, acrylic paint, and ink were my go-to long before digital art was really a thing outside of big animation and game studios. Once digital art became more accessible through tools like Procreate, my workflow shifted mostly to digital, aside from the occasional sketchbook drawing or small commission. But after years of working almost entirely on a screen, I’ve been eager to return to my roots and rediscover the joy of […]
- [The Ultimate Guide to Continuing Education Courses in Children's Book Illustration](https://www.salmaillustrate.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-continuing-education-courses-in-childrens-book-illustration/): Picture book spread of City Mouse, Country Mouse created for the SVA “Children’s Book Illustration” course Back in 2020, during lockdown, I was searching for resources to kickstart my career in children’s book illustration. One day, I stumbled upon the wonderful world of online classes and workshops and instantly became hooked. As a working professional with undergraduate and graduate degrees in unrelated fields, going back to school to study illustration full-time wasn’t an option for me, so I needed a more flexible, short-term solution. I started by taking self-paced, asynchronous courses but quickly discovered through trial and error that I […]

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- [About](https://www.salmaillustrate.com/about/): About Salma Ali is an interdisciplinary illustrator and writer whose work is deeply rooted in child-centered storytelling. She holds a Ph.D. focused on co-creation and co-design alongside children, drawing inspiration from their unique stories, voices, and lived experiences. Growing up as an Arab and Muslim in America, Salma now channels her personal journey into crafting heartwarming picture books and characters to uplift and inspire young readers, particularly those whose identities are often overlooked in mainstream narratives. She resides in coastal Virginia with her family, finding inspiration in local wildlife and her love for all things creative.   You can find […]
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