Abstract: Works of art are artists who go deep into life, observe life, and express their thoughts on life, nature and life in the form of creation. They can reflect the artistic value beyond the reality, and are the refining and sublimation of real life. Illustration, as an art form, is no exception. The real life is rich and colorful, which brings endless experience to the senses and soul. These life experiences can give rich inspiration and materials for illustration creation, so as to obtain better picture effect. The author puts forward that life experience should be integrated into painting ability training, creative conception training and creative preciseness, and corresponding teaching methods should be designed to improve the teaching effect of illustration design course and solve the problems encountered by students in the process of creation.

Key words: Illustration, Life, Creation