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Ashley

Ashley 5 star rating

Portland, ME, United States

I'm an art director, graphic designer and illustrator that loves book design, typography and the interplay of graphics and text.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, Home & Garden, Middle Grade, Education & Reference, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • HarperCollins Publishers
  • Macmillan Children's Books
  • Sellers Publishing, Inc.
Ricardo

Ricardo 5 star rating

Philadelphia, United States

I'm illustrator and Graphic Designer. I love the freedom children's book illustration brings. I love small details just kids can understand.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Nature, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Life Sciences, Math & Science, Fantasy, and Action & Adventure.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
Rose

Rose 5 star rating

Pasadena, CA, USA

I help engage young and young-at-heart readers with visually inspiring illustrations and fun characters in whimsical environments.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
McKenzie

McKenzie 5 star rating

Portland, OR, USA

Freelance illustrator with over six years of experience, a whimsical style and love of children's stories!

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

  • Willamette Week
  • Self-employed
  • George Fox University
  • Soma Games
Kate

Kate 5 star rating

Vancouver, WA, USA

I specialize in narrative artwork with a focus on lifestyle, travel and food illustration with bold colors and clever attention to detail

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Travel, Non-Fiction, Short Story, Architecture, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Home & Garden, Nature, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
Jillian

Jillian 5 star rating

Canton, CT, USA

Digital illustrator specializing in hand lettering, patterns, and bright, bold, colorful designs

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Young Adult, Home & Garden, Non-Fiction, and Nature.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
Julie

Julie 5 star rating

Decatur, Georgia, USA

Children's illustrator for picture books, chapter books, and board books. Bright, whimsical style with expressive characters

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

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Patrick

Patrick 5 star rating

Eustis, FL, USA

An award winning picture book illustrator, I'll create eye catching images that invite readers into your story and make them want to stay.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult, Short Story, Time Travel, Science Fiction, Poetry, Humor & Comedy, and Holiday.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • PRC Engineering
Scott

Scott 5 star rating

Charlottesville, VA, USA

Illustrator and graphic designer with 10 years of experience in children's illustration for picture books, chapter books, and magazines.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
Samrae

Samrae 5 star rating

New Bern, NC, USA

Illustrator specializing in Children’s and Fantasy publication with a classical and whimsical style.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, and Gaming & LitRPG.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
Nick

Nick 5 star rating

San Diego, CA, USA

An easy-going designer + creative director with 20 years experience. I specialize in children's, inspirational, and biography.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Inspirational.

Work experience:

  • North County Design
Hannah

Hannah 5 star rating

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Artist and illustrator with over 4 years of experience. I specialize in visual storytelling, fantasy, and whimsy.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • DHC PRODUCTION
  • “Fast Forward to Forever” Short Film
Alexandra

Alexandra 5 star rating

San Jose, California, USA

Freelance Illustrator, passionate about telling stories and celebrating cultures through bold and colorful illustrations.

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Nature, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Middle Grade, Children's, Comics Non-Fiction, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
Robert

Robert 5 star rating

Powhatan, VA, USA

Robert is Professor Emeritus of illustration, graphic design, color theory and digital imaging at VCU, and a freelance illustrator.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
Nathan

Nathan 5 star rating

Omaha, NE, USA

I am an illustrator specializing in digital inking. I create chapter headings, maps, character sketches and author merchandise.

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Gaming & LitRPG, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
Ellen

Ellen 5 star rating

Chicago, IL, USA

Art director with more than ten years of experience in publishing, finding delight in all kinds of book design.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, and Middle Grade Fantasy.

Work experience:

  • Cottage Door Press
  • Albert Whitman & Company
Lauren

Lauren 5 star rating

Miami, Florida, USA

Hello, I am an artist, illustrator, and designer. I love nature and specialize in drawing fantastical creatures.

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

Work experience:

  • Florida Sea Grant
  • University of Floirda
  • Florida Museum of Natural History
  • Philip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

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