JOHN JOHN BAJET
John John Bajet is a children’s book illustrator and animation artist whose work spans around the world. He has illustrated the beloved Baby Shark series for Scholastic and contributed to classic animated shows like Tom and Jerry and SpongeBob SquarePants, bringing humor, heart, and personality to every character and scene. With experience at Disney Publishing and collaborations with major clients including Scholastic, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Penguin Random House, Cottage Door Press, Nickelodeon, and Warner Bros., John John combines professional graphic illustration with a story-driven approach. Blending a playful understanding of narration with vibrant, kid-friendly visuals, he specializes in creating illustrations that connect with young readers while helping authors’ stories come to life. From books to television animation, his work demonstrates a love for characters, color, and composition and a commitment to making every page engaging, fun, and memorable.
You can find more of his work at https://www.johnbajet.com/.
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CHILDREN’S BOOKS: SIMPLE & COZY APPROACH
COMING SOON
The Children’s Books: Simple & Cozy Approach lecture is designed for artists who want to step confidently into the world of children’s book illustration. Creating a picture book can feel daunting, but by breaking the process into clear, manageable steps, it becomes far more approachable—and much more fun. You’ll learn how to research and plan your illustrations, develop strong thumbnails and sketches, design expressive characters, and create polished final artwork. Along the way, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at three real children’s book projects, exploring the honest process, what worked, what changed, and why certain creative decisions mattered. These case studies offer a realistic window into what beginner illustrators can expect when working with clients. By the end of the course, you’ll complete a finished mini picture-book project, develop a repeatable workflow, and feel confident and prepared to tackle your next children’s book illustration project.