Brian Anderson – Designer

About Me

I am an award-winning illustrator represented by Beehive Illustration in the UK. Over my career, I have won three Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection medals and collaborated with major publishing houses including Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, and Choose Your Own Adventure. My work spans Middle Grade fantasy, picture books, graphic novels, and humorous chapter books, featuring published titles such as The Conjurers, Monster Chefs, and The Prince's New Pet, as well as the Sophie series and my syndicated comic strip Dog Eat Doug. Whether crafting fantastical worlds or expressive, character-driven animals and humans, I bring this exact same level of elite, industry-standard quality directly to independent authors.

Self-publishing a book is a deeply personal journey, and I treat every project with the care, enthusiasm, and artistic rigor it deserves. My collaborative process focuses heavily on character design and early pencil sketches, ensuring we lock in consistent, expressive characters and strong visual pacing before moving to final artwork. From initial brainstorming through to final painted illustrations, I guide you step-by-step to deliver market-aligned book covers and interior layouts. You will receive high-resolution, print-ready files fully formatted for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or EPUB platforms—giving your book a polished, bookstore-ready finish.

What I Offer

Custom Book Covers: Market-aligned artwork designed to grab readers' attention on digital and physical shelves.

Interior Illustrations: Fully realized character art, spot illustrations, and formatting assets for children's and middle-grade books.

Our Collaborative Process

I treat every independent book project with the same professional rigor as a major traditional publishing house release:

Concept & Briefing: We discuss your manuscript, character descriptions, and visual goals.

Rough Sketches: I provide loose layouts for your feedback to nail the composition early.

Refinement & Color: I transform approved sketches into rich, beautifully rendered final artwork.

Delivery: You receive high-resolution, print-ready files perfectly formatted for Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) or IngramSpark.

Let’s turn your manuscript into an unforgettable visual experience. Click "Request a quote" to share your project details, and let’s start creating!