Danika Runyan

Danika Runyan – Designer

Hi, I have a playful and whimsical art style and have helped illustrate and design over 10 children's books. Reach out and let's talk!

Overview

Hi,


My name is Danika I have worked on children's books with both publishers and individuals looking to self-publish. I've illustrated over 10 children's books, and have loved every project. These books included covers, one and two-page spread illustrations, and spot drawings. My focus in my illustration degree and career has been on digital art and storytelling. Feel free to check out my gallery to see examples of many of the books I've completed.


The average 32-page children's book will take me around 3 months to complete, I can be flexible with deadlines depending on my current workload. I have a whimsical and fun art style and enjoy drawing people, animals, and environments. I can change up my art style a bit so don't hesitate to show me other art examples you'd like to base your book on. I love working on small or large projects and take pride in creating beautiful illustrations.


If you have a finished and ready-to-go manuscript I'd love to hear from you about your project! I'm open to meeting over email, phone, or Zoom, reach out, and let's talk about the next amazing children's book!

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Jun, 2019 — Present

Creating children's books with both publishers and individuals self-publishing
Illustrating characters and environments for books and board games
Designing book covers and inside spread images with artwork and typography
construct customized artworks for individuals and families

Portfolio

Aliya Can

Cannady, Devin

Run Your Own Race LLC

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Made with Reedsy
Worry-Free Sparkles: A Magical Adventure of Overcoming Worries

Ambrocio, Lorain

Lorain Ambrocio

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Wildflower Walk

Hansen, Amy

Independently published

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
100 Little Lambs

Wilson, Sierra

Cedar Fort, Inc.

Illustration
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration
Faith Is

Gwilliam, Kathleen

Cover Design Illustration
The Rich Camel

Harris, Nina

Cover Design Illustration

Danika has 6 reviews

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Sharon K.

Sharon K.

Jul, 2024

Danika did a wonderful job in providing me a sketch. Anyone would be lucky to work with her. She is very talented and easy to talk to.
Bridgette M.

Bridgette M.

Jul, 2024

Once again, amazing working with Danika!
Danika R.
Thank you, I'm excited to start working on our next book project soon!
Patrick M.

Patrick M.

Jul, 2024

Danika was wonderful to work with throughout the project!
Bridgette M.

Bridgette M.

May, 2024

Danika was absolutely amazing to work with. She communicated effectively and truly helped me publish my first book, I couldn't have done it with out her expertise and experience. Danika made my book come alive and I can't wait to start working with her again!
Danika R.
Thank you! I'm excited for our next project!
Brandon M.

Brandon M.

May, 2024

First experience, and It was fantastic! Danika was collaborative, creative, professional, and responsive. I would work with her again anytime.

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