Elisabeth Clover, Designer in Wrocław, Poland

Overview

Hi, I’m a children’s book illustrator based in Poland, with over 15 years of professional experience and more than 20 illustrated books. I’ve collaborated with publishers including Zielona Sowa, EMKA, Skrzat, and Schlosser-Verlagshaus, as well as independent authors and children’s magazines. I create expressive characters, colourful worlds, and lively black-and-white illustrations, with a special love for animal adventures, fairy tales, and stories about friendship and belonging.

I can help bring your story to life through character design, interior illustrations, and an inviting cover. We’ll start by discussing your story, audience, and ideas, then move through sketches and colour, with opportunities for feedback at each stage. You can expect clear communication, regular updates, and agreed deadlines. I love giving characters their own personalities—even the smallest background creature might have a little story to tell!

Services

Cover Design

Illustration

Book Interior Design

Non-Fiction

Children’s Non-Fiction

Fiction

Middle Grade Picture Books

Languages

English

Awards

And the book "Gio's Friendly Garden" became a finalist National Indie Excellence Awards, became a finalist International Book Awards and got a silver medal Readers Favorite Faive Stars.
And the book "Cicada City" got a silver medal Readers Favorite Faive Stars.
The book "Nadia the Girl with Grace" with my illustrations won at the 27th Mountain Literature Festival in Poland.
The children’s book series PAKA z domku na drzewie, published by Zielona Sowa Publishing House, features my cover design and black-and-white interior illustrations. This series was awarded the Grand Prize in the Child Friendly World Competition — a prestigious recognition organized by the Committee for the Protection of Children's Rights.

Work experience

Freelance Illustrator

Zielona Sowa Publisher - Poland

Feb, 2023 — Present

I created illustrations for “Zabawy (prawie) na każdy dzień” (2023), an activity book for children published by Zielona Sowa. Since 2024, I have also been working on the “PAKA z domku na drzewie” series, designing covers and creating expressive black-and-white interior illustrations that bring the characters and their adventures to life.

Freelance Illustrator

Storytime Magazine

Sep, 2022 — Nov, 2022 (2 months)

I created illustrations for the magazine story “When the Bells Ring,” bringing its characters and key moments to life. My artwork complemented the text and captured the story’s atmosphere to engage young readers.

Freelance Illustrator

Phoenix Publisher - Russia

May, 2021 — Sep, 2021 (4 months)

I created illustrations for “The Bravest Dinosaur” (2021) and “The Wizard’s Apprentice” (2025), bringing their characters and adventures to life through expressive artwork. For each book, I focused on visual storytelling, capturing the emotions and atmosphere of the story to engage young readers.

Freelance Illustrator

SKRZAT Publisher - Poland

Jan, 2021 — Mar, 2021 (about 2 months)

I illustrated “Nadia – Dziewczynka z Gracji,” bringing its story and characters to life. The book received an award at the 27th Mountain Literature Festival in Poland.

Freelance Illustrator

Schlosser-verlagshaus - Publisher - Germany

Jan, 2021 — May, 2021 (4 months)

I created the illustrations, designed the cover, and completed the interior layout for “Alles blöd, außer Opa!” in 2021 as a private commission.

Freelance Illustrator

Anthology Publisher - Russia

Jan, 2020 — Apr, 2021 (about 1 year)

I created interior illustrations and cover designs for three books in collaboration with EMKA Publishing House: “A Drop and an Old Ship” (2021), “A Lark Named Vitya” (2020), and “Moon Lemonade” (2020). For each book, I developed a cohesive visual style, bringing the characters and their worlds to life from the cover to the final page.

Freelance Illustrator / Designer

EMKA Publisher - Poland

Jan, 2018 — Present

I have collaborated with EMKA Publishing House on illustrated books exploring Wrocław’s landmarks, dwarfs, and local legends, including “Poznaj z nami Wrocław,” “Szlakiem Wrocławskich Krasnali,” and “Szlakiem Wrocławskich Legend.” My work also includes illustrations for “Baśnie Zamku Książ” and the city game “Zaczarowane zwierzęta Wrocławia.”

Portfolio

Gio's Friendly Garden

Bruyere Cabral, Joanna

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design

Cicada City: A Bug Club Story

Gallois, Gina

Cover Design Illustration

Roberto's Wondrous Word

Cordova, Lynette

Mike-n-Me Kind Kids Press, LLC

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design

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Cover Design Illustration