Claudia Gadotti

Claudia Gadotti – Designer

I'm an illustrator who loves children's books. I love working in collaboration with the person who hire me.

Overview

Hello, I'm a freelance illustrator, I've been working for the last past 20 years with children's books, cover books, posters, illustrations, and portraits. I have a degree in Fine arts with a major in illustrations from the Academy of Art in San Francisco. I currently live in New Zealand.

I'm used to working with self publishing authors so I have experience in layout design and also the prepress process.

I have over 30 published books. I'm dedicated, with a keen eye for detail, and great communicator


My work involves:

Characters' Design

Storyboarding

Full color illustrations

Pages Layout Design

Print-ready files



I'm flexible and open to receive the manuscript with or without suggestions about the illustrations.

I create the artwork from a scratch and also the pages layouts and I can handle the whole process until the final step which is the print-ready files to submit to the printer/publisher.

I'm easy to work with and I'm proud to say that many of my clients became good friends.

I'm always excited to read new stories and meet new people.

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Christian Fiction Classics Historical Fiction Middle Grade Picture Books
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Languages
English
Awards
  • Moonbeams 2022 Children's Book Award Best Picture
  • Wilbur award nonfiction children’s book for Painting in the dark
  • 1st place for the Outstanding Creators Awards for illustrated picture book 2023
  • 2024 Firebird Award Cover design 2nd place for Finding Strength: During the Panic of 1893
Certifications
  • Academy of Art University BFA major in Illustration

Work experience

Self-employed

Apr, 2002 — Present

Self-employed

Jan, 2002 — Present

Portfolio

How serious are children when they say they want to be princesses? "Princesses Only Wear Putta-Puttas" is a charming story woven around a bi-cultural little girl, Fey Fey, who visits India for... read more
Illustration
Trudeau's Magic Box

Priya Mahadevan

As a little puppy, Trudeau far preferred to chew on rubbish and very inedible things.But when Trudeau was just about to turn two, his taste buds discovered something new. They were in the kitc... read more
Illustration
When so many new toys needed batteries, cables, or winding up to keep them going, for Solomon Bear, just the Girl's hugs remained enough. All he knew was that when she held him, there was nowh... read more
Illustration
Illustration
The Magic Owl

Lisa Stammerjohann

A little blue owl has all the books he could ever want, but is lonely. He sees a boy at the edge of the woods and begins to secretly give him books, which brings the owl great joy. But how wil... read more
Illustration
The Marvelous Kippah

Foreman, Isabelle

Independently published

Illustration
Dog Days

Hebert, Joanne

Illustration
Illustration
Illustration
Fey Fey Says No

Priya Mahadevan

Anna wandered close to Fey Fey, who was flipping through a book.“Fey,” said Anna, “would you like to go outside and play ball with me?”“NOOOOOOO,” Fey Fey started to scream. “Aw, too bad. I th... read more
Illustration
Synopsis of Book Azalea knows everything there is to know about Brumley Hall, even though she is only ten years old. She knows her American grandmother morphs into the Lioness on occasion and ... read more
Illustration

Claudia has 21 reviews

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Dana T.

Dana T.

Aug, 2023

Claudia is a talented illustrator who effectively executed my vision in the illustration she created for me.
Claudia G.
Thank you Dana It was a pleasure to work with you too Claudia
Carolyn R.

Carolyn R.

Jun, 2023

Claudia was amazing to work with. She came up with a creative idea for the cover of my book. She made adjustment to a character at my request and always checked for my approval. She was timely and professional. Above all she is an extremely talented illustrator. I highly recommend her.
Beverly J.

Beverly J.

Feb, 2022

Claudia did ANOTHER amazing illustration for me!!! She brought my character to life and I can't wait to reveal this cover. She is fast, professional and is willing to make adjustments quickly. I look forward to working with her again.
Claudia G.
It was great to work with Beverly again!
J A.

J A.

Feb, 2022

Came away happy, as usual. Thanks, Claudia.
Mary S.

Mary S.

Feb, 2022

Claudia is an amazing artist, a wonderful person and a great professional. I have found working with her to be a complete delight. I love her fantastic sketches and gorgeous illustrations. Her work brought my children's picture book to life, just as I had hoped it would. I am thrilled to be continuing to work with Claudia on the next book in my series. You can't go wrong on working with thi...
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