Izabela Ciesinska

Izabela Ciesinska – Designer

Award-winning and bestselling children's illustrator. I can design and illustrate your picture book :)

Overview

My name is Izabela, and I am an award-winning children’s book illustrator and bestselling children’s author. Passionate about children’s literature, I strive to create delightful and meaningful books for young readers. With nearly 100 children’s books to my name, I've had the pleasure of collaborating with a diverse range of clients, from self-published authors to publishers like Oxford University Press, Ascension Press, the Concordia Publishing House, and Insight Editions.


My journey in the world of children’s literature has been marked by numerous accolades and achievements, including reaching #1 in three Amazon categories with my authorial debut, which I also illustrated. Over the years, I've honed my craft and gained deep insight into every stage of the book creation process, from manuscript to illustration to publication and marketing.


What sets me apart is not only my artistic skill but also my dedication to understanding the unique essence of each story and bringing it to life through captivating visuals. Whether it's page layout, visual development, or creating print-ready covers and interiors, I am committed to ensuring that every aspect of your book exceeds expectations.


Beyond creating beautiful illustrations, I prioritize forging meaningful connections with my clients, guiding them through the creative process with care and expertise. I recognize that when clients approach me, they entrust me with their dreams, and I consider it a privilege to help turn those dreams into reality.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Christian Non-Fiction
Fiction
Christian Fiction Middle Grade Middle Grade Fantasy Picture Books
Languages
English
Awards
  • Creativepool Annual Awards 2022 - Silver Medal Award (for illustration)
  • Creativepool Annual Awards 2022 - People's Choice Award (for illustration)
  • Readers Favorite 2015 - Gold Medal (children’s book)

Work experience

Self-employed

Aug, 2007 — Present
I create illustrations and concept art for books, games, animation, and other fun stuff.

Portfolio

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Agent Ace: Young Spies, Hidden Powers, and a World to Save

Seeroo, Hayuu Kamaal

Hayuu Seeroo

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Cover Design Illustration
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Good Morning, Golf!

Peterson, Paige

Paige Peterson

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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The First Yaqarian: Princess of Jesus

Yehanan, A.A

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Papa's Boat

Peterson, Stacey A

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration
Cover Design Illustration
Cover Design Illustration Typography
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Daughter, You're Meant to Be YOU: Living Elegantly by the Holy Spirit

Low, Yvonne Sophia

ANGELSNDOVES

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Tales of a Penny

Miles, Barbara

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Snugglebug

Lombardi, Jim

Cover Design Illustration Typography
Cover Design Illustration
Cover Design Illustration
Cover Design Illustration
Gold, Frankie, and Myrrh

Schouest, Stacey G

Cover Design Illustration
Cover Design Illustration

Izabela has 12 reviews

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Toni B.

Toni B.

Mar, 2025

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Izzi was beyond professional in every way! Not only did she do an amazing job on the illustrations for my first children's picture book, but she did it in a way that made you want to turn the page! The way she is able to translate emotions of the characters into print is truly a gift! Being a pu...
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Jim C.

Jim C.

Dec, 2024

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To say that Izabela was a gift from God is no exaggeration! She was exactly the right person to illustrate my book. She was patient, kind, and supportive in dealing with an author who had a very strong idea on what he wanted. Yet, each time I opened up a file with her final version, the illustrat...
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Paige P.

Paige P.

Apr, 2024

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Izzi is incredible. If you’re thinking about working with her for your illustrations, it will be the best decision you’ve made! Izzi helped me illustrate my children’s golf book and I am SO happy with how it turned out. In the beginning, she told me that she knew nothing about golf, but I liked...
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Izabela C.
Dear Paige, I am so happy that you're happy with our experience. I could not have asked for a better collaborator than you. You brought out the BEST in me!
Kamaal S.

Kamaal S.

Sep, 2024

Izabela's illustration skills are very advanced and helped my 11-year-old son publish his first book. I definitely recommend her and will want to work with her again.
Jim C.

Jim C.

Aug, 2024

Izabela cares very much about getting into the mind of her client, grabbing their vision, and then giving them something that exceeds their expectations! A true pleasure to work with!!

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