Rose Freeland – Designer

I am an Illustrator and Book Designer specializing in narrative‑driven visual storytelling. My work spans children’s literature, atmospheric picture books, and architecturally grounded sequential art. I create illustrations with emotional clarity, strong composition, and deliberate pacing—whether the project calls for expressive color, controlled black‑and‑white, or a more cinematic visual language.

My practice includes both traditional and digital methods, with a focus on producing artwork that feels tactile, intentional, and deeply connected to the manuscript. I also design complete book interiors: title treatments, page architecture, text flow, and print‑ready layouts for both physical books and eBooks.

Core strengths: • Illustration and book design • Adobe Suite expertise (print + digital) • Editorial clarity between image and text • Deep knowledge of printing, production, and digital standards

My process is structured, collaborative, and milestone‑based. I work closely with authors to understand the emotional and narrative goals of the manuscript, then develop a formal estimate and phased plan. Each project begins with pencil sketches or digital roughs to establish character, tone, and direction. Once the visual language is defined, I move into painting, color development, and final production.

I welcome online meetings and am happy to schedule convenient times to discuss your book and its visual needs.

Illustration mediums: • Hand sketching • Character design • Vector illustration • Watercolor, pen & ink • Digital painting

Education California Institute of the Arts — MFA ArtCenter College of Design — BFA, with Distinction

Rates

To help authors plan ahead:

Complete children’s illustrated book — starting at $10,000 USD

Illustrated cover design (front + back) — starting at $3,500 USD