Izzy Bean

Izzy Bean – Designer

Professional children's book illustrator for over 16 years, specialising in beautifully detailed illustrations full of life and emotion

Overview

Hi, I’m Izzy Bean!


For over 16 years I’ve been a full-time illustrator, creating vibrant, detailed illustrations full of life and emotion for clients worldwide.


After graduating with a First-Class degree in Illustration from Bolton University in Greater Manchester, UK, I’ve had the pleasure of illustrating hundreds of books—including the international bestseller Reindeer in Here, and projects for Scholastic, Tesco, Nu, as well as many indie authors.


My illustrations are known for their playful, engaging style, perfect for capturing the imagination of children. However, I also offer a range of styles to fit each project, ensuring every book is one-of-a-kind.


I take pride in being highly communicative, quick to respond, and dedicated to delivering top-quality work. Every illustration I create is hand-drawn digitally, from the initial sketch to the final colour—no AI involved anywhere in the process.


Feel free to browse my portfolio and reach out if you’d like to collaborate. Let’s create something special together!


Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English

Work experience

Self-employed

Sep, 2009 — Present

In 2009 I teamed up with my partner Jack to add publishing services to my illustrations. With Izzy and Jack, we can illustrate, design, edit, publish and print all in one place!

Portfolio

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Omar the Owl

Holloway, Damere

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Detective Stan the Crayon Man and the Missing Birthday Cake

Tussing, Christine

MamaBear Books

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Charlotte K.

Charlotte K.

Dec, 2023

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Izzy has been a pleasure to work with, she is very professional and helpful. Her heartwarming drawings are spot on with characters we imagined and wished to portray.
Lamar G.

Lamar G.

Jun, 2023

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So let me start by saying that Izzy is a fantastic illustrator who is a pleasure to work with. She took all my ideas and created something better than I imagined and thanks to her drawings my book was awarded its first 5-star review. Izzy is easy going, smart and can imagine some pretty wonderful stuff to create based off the things you are thinking in your head. Her art is top notch and ...
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Jeff and Ashley W.

Jeff and Ashley W.

Mar, 2023

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Working with Izzy was wonderful. She is kind, professional, and extremely talented. She works very hard and ensures her work is just right. I am excited to work with Izzy again in the future and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an illustrator!
kenneth D.

kenneth D.

Dec, 2024

another wonderful book completed!
kenneth D.

kenneth D.

Feb, 2024

Wonderful working with and will continue to work with in the future

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