George Doutsiopoulos

George Doutsiopoulos – Designer

I’m George, an illustrator with 17+ years of experience, passionate about crafting imaginative art for books and about visual storytelling!

Overview

Hi! I’m a professional illustrator painting digitally for book covers, children’s books, and games. I’ve had the joy of working with publishers like HarperCollins, Scholastic, Heinemann, Ravensburger, and Capstone, while collaborating remotely from my base in Thessaloniki, Greece. I draw inspiration from late Renaissance and modern painting, comics, and animation, which makes my work versatile across genres. I’m especially excited by fantasy, history, humor, science, and urban fantasy — though I love a good challenge outside those, too.

For me, illustration isn’t just work — it’s a way to step into new worlds, explore characters and emotions, and bring stories to life with color and atmosphere. My style blends the warmth and vibrancy of cartoon storytelling with the depth and structure of realism — a mix that’s ideal for projects looking for both emotional impact and visual sophistication. Rumor has it that I’m friendly, adaptable, and easy to work with, so whether you need a creative partner for a long-term collaboration or a single powerful piece of art, I'm here to bring enthusiasm, speed, and artistry to every project!

Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure Humor & Comedy Middle Grade Urban Fantasy Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs History
Languages
English
Awards
  • Full Scholarship in Graphic Design & Illustration (1st Prize, National Comic Book Competition) • 2006 • Eleftherotypia Newspaper / AKTO Art & Design
  • Winner, Neil Gaiman “A Calendar of Tales” Global Contest (Blackberry, 2013)
  • Featured Illustrator, Behance/Adobe Portfolio Reviews (Athens, 2014)
Certifications
  • Diploma of higher Education in Graphic Design & Illustration • 2009 • Middlesex University • AKTO Art & Design

Work experience

George Doutsiopoulos

Mar, 2008 — Present
I specialize in illustrations for children’s books, book covers, and games — crafting art that sparks imagination and visual storytelling.

Portfolio

VIP: Mahalia Jackson: Freedom's Voice

Patrick, Denise Lewis

HarperCollins

Cover Design
VIP: Dr. Mae Jemison: Brave Rocketeer

Alexander, Heather

HarperCollins

Cover Design
VIP: Lewis Latimer: Engineering Wizard

Patrick, Denise Lewis

HarperCollins

Cover Design
Illustration
Cover Design
Cover Design
VIP: Lydia Darragh: Unexpected Spy

Alexander, Heather

HarperCollins

Cover Design
VIP: Stacey Abrams: Voting Visionary

Loney, Andrea J.

HarperCollins

Cover Design
Fuzzy Fights Back (Class Pets #4)

Hale, Bruce

Scholastic Paperbacks

Cover Design
Fuzzy Freaks Out (Class Pets #3) (3)

Hale, Bruce

Scholastic Press

Cover Design
Fuzzy's Great Escape (Class Pets #1) (1)

Hale, Bruce

Scholastic Paperbacks

Cover Design
Fuzzy Takes Charge (Class Pets #2) (2)

Hale, Bruce

Scholastic Paperbacks

Cover Design

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