The best book illustrators for hire near Boulder

Hire the best book illustrators in Boulder, Colorado Illustrations are essential to a good children's book and graphic novels. They can also be great additions to poetry and short story collections or novels themselves, if you want to be experimental or if you want to add visual elements to entice readers. And if you don't want to include illustrations inside your book, then think about having an illustrated cover. Fantastic artwork could be the element to set your book apart from others, thus attracting more sales. In other words, good illustrations can make a great difference to a book's presentation and appeal. A skilled book illustrator can bring your ideas to life and give your story the appearance that it deserves. It’s important to find an artist that is experienced in the publishing industry and has the right style for you. At Reedsy, we only accept the most qualified book illustrators in Boulder onto our marketplace, so you can find a talented illustrator who’s perfect for your project. All professionals have been carefully selected by our team, so all you have to do is sign up to Reedsy today and find the right artist for you.

17+ Best Book Illustrators for Hire near Boulder

Annemieke

Seattle, WA, United States

Hi! I'm a cover designer with 10 years of experience, specializing in YA fiction. Clients include HarperCollins and Galison/Mudpuppy.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Architecture, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Design, Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Self-Help & Self-Improvement.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Samantha

California, United States

Children's Illustrator and designer specialized in colorful, whimsical illustrations with experience from Disney.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed
Jam City
RockYou Inc.
Walt Disney Interactive
Book Buddy Media

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Talitha

Fort Wayne, United States

Experienced award-winning illustrator and designer. I can help with your next book concept!

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

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Kelly

Wilmington, DE, United States

I love how good design can complete a writer's vision and make it engaging. Fantasy, thrillers, historical and fiction really get me going.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Fantasy, Poetry, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Thriller & Suspense, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, and New Adult.

Work experience:

Four Dog Creative
Delaware Today
Delaware Bride
Self-employed

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Jake

Blacksburg, SC, United States

With 2k covers and counting, I design genre specific covers that help authors look professional and convert browsers into buyers.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Print Depot
Self-employed

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Richard

Boulder, CO, USA

Richard is an award–winning book cover and interior designer with over 100 New York Times Bestselling cover designs to his name.

Genres: Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Music, True Crime, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Regan Arts, New York (A Phaidon Global Company)
HarperCollins Publishers
Sullivan & Company, New York (www.sullivannyc.com)
D’Arcy Advertising (former DMB&B Clarion), Oslo, Norway

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Candice

Iowa City, IA, United States

Award-winning illustrator with hand-crafted cover design. I read your book and provide the marketing assets you need to stand out! No genAI.

Genres: Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Bovard Studio, Inc.

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Caroline Teagle

Brooklyn, NY, United States

I am not accepting any new requests to collaborate at this time.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Entertainment, Mystery & Crime, True Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Penguin Random House
Random House
Penguin Publishing Group
HarperCollins

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Dana

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

I have illustrated children's books for Scholastic, Random House, Penguin, Grosset & Dunlap, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster.

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

Work experience:

Self-employed
Hallmark Cards

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Penny

Holbrook, United States

I have been lucky enough to work as a Children's Book Illustrator since 2007.

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

Work experience:

self employed

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Judith

Chicago, IL, United States

Lettering artist and illustrator for 25 years. Bold, clean, graphic style—bright color palettes—contemporary look.

Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Design, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Themes & Motifs, and Plays & Screenplays.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Kourtney

Beaverton, OR, USA

I'm a professional illustrator that specializes in psychological, mystery, and nature inspired cover and interior book illustration.

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Nature, True Crime, and Art.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Kelp Blue
Fantasy Flight Games LLC
Breathe Magazine
Colossal Media Inc.

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RJ

Portland, Maine, USA

Editorial cartoonist and freelance illustrator specializing in humorous illustrations for kids and adults – a master of many styles.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Humor & Comedy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Political Science & Current Affairs, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Biographies & Memoirs.

Work experience:

Self-employed

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Anthony

Washingtonville, NY, USA

15+ yrs in cover design—corporate & freelance. Specializing in mass-market, indie, adult & YA covers. I'd love to help create yours.

Genres: Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Young Adult, True Crime, Non-Fiction, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Little Brown / Hachette - New York, NY
Overlook Press
Harper Collins Publishing

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Mike

Walnut, CA, USA

Freelance Illustrator specializing in children’s books and character design who loves to tell stories that will make you laugh!

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

Work experience:

Self-employed
Walter Foster

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Keith

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Illustrator and designer specialized in games and children's media, creating energetic and fantastical art.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Humor & Comedy, Gaming & LitRPG, Sports & Outdoors, Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, and Christian Fiction.

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