Picture Illustration Services

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Ashley

Ashley

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.


Work experience:

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

Services: Design Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design

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

Ricardo

Ricardo

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.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Design Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design

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

Geoffrey

Geoffrey

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Illustrator/Animator with 18 years of experience in the art field! Games, comics, books, graphic design, you name it, I've done it!


Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Point Park University
  • YR Media

Services: Design Cover Design Illustration

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Comics & Graphic Novels, Gaming & LitRPG, Fantasy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Humor & Comedy

Andrea

Andrea

Chicago, IL, USA

I’m an artist with a knack for illustration, hand lettering and painting. I love creating bold and colorful pieces!


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Design Cover Design Illustration

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Romantic Suspense, Romance, Christian Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Non-Fiction, True Crime, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits

Danika

Danika

Idaho Falls, ID, USA

Hi, I have a playful and whimsical art style and have helped illustrate and design 20+ children's books. Reach out and let's talk!


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Design Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design

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

Karen

Karen

New York, United States

Hello! I'm an award-winning illustrator and Grammy® nominated designer with 20+ years in the publishing, arts and entertainment worlds.


Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Services: Design Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Design, Non-Fiction, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Photography, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Picture Books, Children's, Contemporary Fiction

Shannon

Shannon

New York, NY, USA

Thoughtful designer with 6 years experience in kids' nonfiction at National Geographic, with cover + interior work in art, poetry, and more.


Work experience:

  • National Geographic Partners
  • Self-employed
  • American University
  • American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center
  • Current

Services: Design Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books, Anthologies, Art, Humanities & Social Sciences, Nature

Helen

Helen

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Published Illustrator specializing in young adult and children's book covers, picture books and more!


Work experience:

  • Helen H Illustration

Services: Design Cover Design Illustration

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books

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