Jack Foster

Jack Foster – Designer

Christian KidLit illustrator, with a heart for kids and a passion for illustrating. I especially love drawing animals and seeing kids smile.

Overview

Thanks for checking out my profile. Living in Tennessee with an office overlooking the mountains is not only peaceful, but an inspiring blessing. As a kidLit illustrator, I have done a few books for organizations like The Ronald McDonald house and Paws for Effect. I have also illustrated a book about the dog that was in W. Bruce Cameron's major motion picture, A Dog's Way Home.

I have illustrated over 100 published children's books.


I have a whimsical style, full of bright colors. I love to add humor whenever I can. I get the most positive comments about the character's expressions. It's something that I work hard at achieving. About half of the books I have illustrated are for publishers, and the other half for indie authors. I keep in constant communication with the author, and share the layout of each illustration along the process so that changes can be made before the final art. I take care in each and every book I illustrate, and joyfully celebrate with the author when the book is complete.


Recent reviews:

I give Jack Foster ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 STARS). He has illustrated all four of my children's books and his talent never disappoints.. I highly recommend him as an illustrator and formatter. He is easy to work with and always, always exceeds my expectations as an illustrator.

He always stays on schedule and again and stays in contact until the project is finished. ~Janice Blanchett


Jack Foster's illustrations are pure magic! I have had the pleasure of collaborating with him on three of my children's books, and without fail, his artwork has captivated and delighted my readers. It is no surprise that his fantastic illustrations receive glowing mentions in every book review. Jack's designs possess an enchanting, thoughtful, and whimsical quality that takes my books to new heights. Working with him has been an absolute joy – he keeps me eagerly anticipating his updates and previews. His communication style strikes the perfect balance between amiability and professionalism. For any fellow authors seeking to elevate their work and earn nothing short of rave reviews, I wholeheartedly recommend Jack Foster. His artistic prowess is a true asset! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. ~Cindi Goodeaux


Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English
Awards
  • Dragonfly 3rd place
  • Children's choice honorable mention
Certifications
  • American Academy of Art, Chicago

Work experience

Halo Publishing International

Aug, 2017 — Present

Illustrated 13 books

Crimson Cloak Publishing

Jul, 2015 — Present

Illustrated 9 books

Shade Tree Publishing

May, 2013 — Apr, 2018 (almost 5 years)

Illustrated 11 Children's books

Guardian Angel Publishing

Mar, 2009 — Mar, 2020 (about 11 years)

Illustrated 47 Children's books

Elgin Courier News

Jan, 1994 — Feb, 2004 (about 10 years)

Worked for a print newspaper

Portfolio

Made with Reedsy
Fraidy Cat

Sala, Sharon

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
KAI: The Loneliest Palm Tree

Goodeaux, Cindi Handley

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Car Show Countdown

Moore, Karen J

Grands: The Playdate

Fleming, Sm Mickens

Jack has 5 reviews

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Sharon S.

Sharon S.

Oct, 2024

Jack Foster is a skilled illustrator, and a pleasure to work with. He hears my vision for the project and brings it to life on the page.
Margo K.

Margo K.

Jun, 2024

I really appreciated working with Jack Foster. He is generous, kind, and very positive. The illustrations and lay-out he created for my children's book are awesome! The illustrations are colorful, fun, and capture the text perfectly.
Sharon S.

Sharon S.

Nov, 2023

Working with Jack Foster was the best. He heard everything I said and asked for, and created the most perfect illustrations. I could not have asked for more. I hope to bring other projects to him in the future. Sharon Sala, author
Jack F.
Thank you Sharon. It was an absolute pleasure working with you.
Miguelina D.

Miguelina D.

Sep, 2023

Jack was outstanding in every respect. While his work speaks for itself, I can only describe what it was like working with him. I could not be more pleased! He is patient, thorough, prompt, communicates clearly, and ever so very kind and thoughtful. I would not hesitate at all to utilize his services.
JoAnn H.

JoAnn H.

Aug, 2023

Working with Jack was a dream! His art is incredible, and his professionalism is top-notch. As a first-time self-publisher, Jack walked me through the process and created all the documents in the correct format. We were in touch every step of the way, and Jack was very responsive. He intuitively seemed to understand what I was envisioning. When creating a picture book, the artwork tells th...
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Jack F.
Thank you so much JoAnn! Your kind words mean so much to me. I really enjoyed working with you.

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