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I'm a Children's books Illustrator. My illustrations are whimsical, colorful and full of life. Board books, PB, chapter books, book covers..

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Nature, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

illustrator specializing in committed contents (Feminism, inclusivity, LGBTQ+, ecology)

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Education & Reference, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Castor & Pollux Group
  • Self-employed

Watercolor artist for colorfull children books and comics.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Middle Grade Fantasy, Comics & Graphic Novels, and Nature.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Valenciennes university

Andy 5 star rating

Servian, France

I love flaky painted wood, rusty metal, old signs, my family and friends, nature, surfing and my 1954 VW Beetle.

Genres: Women's Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Travel, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Cultural & Ethnic, Mystery & Crime, Young Adult, and Contemporary Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Children’s illustrator with 4 years of experience, making joyful and colorful illustrations that celebrate diverse characters.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-Employed

Αward-winning children's book illustrator and designer, specialising in the enchanting world of watercolour and mixed media.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Calendars.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Etsy
  • Memento Publications
  • Papadopoulos Publications (Greece)

Lucile 5 star rating

La Rochelle, France

French illustrator who loves to tell stories through visuals. Experienced in editorial illustration for child-friendly and lifestyle content

Genres: Home & Garden, Non-Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Fiction, Coming of Age, Young Adult, Classics, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Holiday, and Short Story.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • BETC
  • MilK Magazine

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Swiss army knife illustrator with over 15 years' experience working for my clients. Give me words, I see images.

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

I'm an LGBTQ+ illustrator, creating visuals driven by emotion of everyday life and vibrant colours inspired by painting and pastel! No AI.

Genres: LGBTQ Fiction, Fiction, Sex & Relationships, Non-Fiction, LGBTQ Non-Fiction, Short Story, Inspirational, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

I am a children’s book Illustrator who thrives on bringing ideas to life through captivating visuals. No AI used !

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Freelance illustrator, specialized in editorial and environmental design

Genres: Cultural & Ethnic, Fiction, Holiday, Social & Family Issues, Young Adult, Agriculture, Non-Fiction, Architecture, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Cinedia

Margaux 5 star rating

Ribérac, France

French illustrator, specialised in non-fiction children book illustration. I love creating intricate cover design!

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Nature, Picture Books, and Children's.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Oilily

I'm a French freelance graphic designer who's been specializing in book cover design for the past fifteen years

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Fiction, Classics, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, and Historical Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Le livre de poche
  • Self-employed
  • Autrement

Louis, a French art director, and illustrator based in Lyon (France), uses geometric shapes to create expressive artworks.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Sports & Outdoors, Non-Fiction, Travel, and Entertainment.

Work experience:

  • Freelance

French book designer and illustrator with 8 years' experience, loving minimalistic lines and textured gradients. YA, Romance, Cozy Crime…

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Nature, Non-Fiction, Sex & Relationships, Young Adult, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Women's Fiction, and Photography.

Work experience:

  • Sarbacane Editions
  • Self-employed
  • Lobster Films

Pauline 5 star rating

Toulouse, France

is a french illustrator with a love for cats, witches and all things magic! I will work hard to give life to your stories and characters.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, and Picture Books.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Guilhem 5 star rating

Montpellier, France

Graduate in applied arts. Freelance graphic designer and illustrator since 1998. Worked at/for Nike, IKEA, Ubisoft, Catalyst Games Lab.

Genres: Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Fiction, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

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