Explore the process Will goes through to complete an illustration!  [ Requires free Adobe Acrobat® reader. ]

Starting from Sketch: Inside the Picture Book with Will Hillenbrand [2.45 MB] This is a 16-page, 8 1/2" x 11" full-color Adobe Acrobat file. This is a behind-the-scenes look at Will's own illustration process, geared toward kids and teachers, made for library and classroom use. Each page has activities called "You Try It!" so that the steps Will takes can be replicated by kids. This is a FREE download; all you will need is Acrobat Reader to view or print out this file. You will also need to have vellum paper to complete the lesson. Vellum paper can be purchased at any art supply store. Take a look at "Get a Little Help," a Starting from Scratch excerpt.

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"This Little Pig" Process [6 MB]
Watch video of the some of the steps Will went through when creating the artwork for his new book, "This Little Pig", including insight into the tools Will used to create the characters.

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"Counting Crocodiles" Process [3.2 MB]
In this illustrated audio presentation, Will walks us through the creation process for Counting Crocodiles.

Double-click on the icons to hear comments from Will!

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"Kiss The Cow" Process [1.9 MB]
Find out how Will's artwork for Kiss The Cow came together.

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"Down by the Station" Process [2.9 MB]
A downloadable slide show of Down by the Station with commentary on the creative steps by Will Hillenbrand.

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"Wicked Jack" Process [3.4 MB]
Discover where Will found inspiration for the title character of "Wicked Jack" and evolved visual sources into the Jack on the pages.

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Inspiration Is the Only "In" You Need: A Will Hillenbrand Story [2.8 MB]
Read an interview with Will Hillenbrand, conducted by Alice Buening for "Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market". Find out what got Will started in children's books, what his first assignment was, advice he has for aspiring illustrators, and more.

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See awards Will has won.