Professional children's book illustrator and character designer, having illustrated 45+ books. I love working on imaginative stories!
Started my own freelance art company in 2010. I was able to make it my full-time job in May of 2015!
-Clients include: Baker Publishing, Spalding Education Intl, Blue Moose Press, Sqwishland, Ranger Trek, Discovery Tales, Academic Competition Enterprises, Roil Games, Hiplein Industries, as well as countless independent authors.
-Meeting deadlines for both large and small projects
-Completing digital illustrations, character concepts, and graphic design
-Paying close attention to detail and quality of each client’s needs
-Creating and developing unique concepts, ideas, and branding for customers
-Working with clients all across the U.S. and also in Norway, Australia, Canada, Brazil, England, and Spain.
-Freelance includes: Children's Book Illustration, Character Design, IP and Toy Development, Branding and Identity, and Graphic Design.
Koenig, Corissa, Koenig, James
M.B. Roosa
Seymour Monster McBean is the second collaboration from mother-in-law and son-in-law team MaryBeth Roosa and James Koenig. With their combined publishing experience and love of children they decided to create a story of a boy who helps a little monster overcome his fear.Monsters can be quite frightening, some can even be mean, but Seymour Monster McBean is not your typical monster. Not only is... read more
Mr. C
The sweetest bird takes a behind the scenes look at the lovable, soft spoken stork as he delivers all types of babies with compassion and love. Follow this sweethearted stork on his journey as he will stop at nothing to deliver the next bundle of joy. This is the retold story of a tale as old as time. Who is this stork? What does he do? Where does he live? This book is a wonderful answer for y... read more
Weaver, Tim, Koenig, James
Roosa, M.B., Koenig, James
M.B. Roosa
What Would You Do At The Zoo? is a fun, vibrant children's book about animals in the zoo. It follows two children who journey through a zoo where every animal plays an instrument. A book that will make any kid giggle with delight! What Would You Do At The Zoo?This is the first collaboration from the mother-in-law and son-in-law team M.B. Roosa and James Koenig.M.B is an accomplished freelance ... read more
Brett Blair
God created us to enjoy and learn from stories, even from a young age. The new Creator's Toy Chest series brings beloved Bible stories to life for young children with vivid illustrations, youthful characters, and rhyming text perfect for reading aloud. Kids will be thrilled to read about the creation of the world in The Creator's Toy Chest, the faith of Noah in An Ark in the Dark, the courage ... read more
God created us to enjoy and learn from stories, even from a young age. The new Creator's Toy Chest series brings beloved Bible stories to life for young children with vivid illustrations, youthful characters, and rhyming text perfect for reading aloud. Kids will be thrilled to read about the creation of the world in The Creator's Toy Chest, the faith of Noah in An Ark in the Dark, the courage ... read more
God created us to enjoy and learn from stories, even from a young age. The new Creator's Toy Chest series brings beloved Bible stories to life for young children with vivid illustrations, youthful characters, and rhyming text perfect for reading aloud. Kids will be thrilled to read about the creation of the world in The Creator's Toy Chest, the faith of Noah in An Ark in the Dark, the courage ... read more
God created us to enjoy and learn from stories, even from a young age. The new Creator's Toy Chest series brings beloved Bible stories to life for young children with vivid illustrations, youthful characters, and rhyming text perfect for reading aloud. Kids will be thrilled to read about the creation of the world in The Creator's Toy Chest, the faith of Noah in An Ark in the Dark, the courage ... read more
Christine Rose
Things heat up for Cullen and his friends in this third installment of the award-winning Rowan of the Wood fantasy series. Darker than the first two, Maddy must struggle with a painful secret while Rowan finds a new purpose. Fans of Harry Potter, The Hobbit, and Percy Jackson will find this series delightful.
Tina Donovan
The Stellar Way inspires the imagination and captures every child’s attention with its compelling story and brilliant illustrations. This thought-provoking fantasy centers on two main characters: Sparky, a five-hundred-year-old star—a real superhero—and Kelly, a young girl who has found her life exasperating and wears a chip on her shoulder as proof. She learns to dismantle this seemingly giga... read more
Based on a true story, a chocolate lab named Misha shares her stories of adventure. But she discovers that every adventure seems to come with an unexpected challenge. She finds that not only is her best friend battling Cancer but so is she. After much loss and grief, she must cope with losing her leg. Misha must find her way back to her joyful self. In the end, a fortunate experience helps giv... read more
Allen L. Pier
RICKY AND THE GRIM WRAPPER is now STORY MONSTER APPROVED!! This is the story of Ricky, a good boy with one very bad habit: he likes to litter. Even Ricky doesn’t know why he litters, and his mother and father try their best to get him to change his ways. Then one beautiful sunny day while on a drive in the country with his parents, Ricky is once again overcome by the urge to throw an empty roo... read more
Mark E. L. Woommavovah
Written by a member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma, The Little Indian Runner is a cute story for young children, following a young Plains Indian boy who just loves running! Children will enjoy seeing all the people and places that the Little Indian Runner visits on the southern plains of Oklahoma. A wonderful story that is a perfect wind down for bedtime! As a retired Army Officer I have r... read more
Brady, Steve, Starkey, Ann, Koenig, James
Caltabiano-Fratto, Donna, Koenig, James, Uhls, Marshal
Martínez, T.L., Koenig, James, Uhls, Marshal
Martínez, T L, Koenig, James, Uhls, Marshal
Koenig, James, Uhls, Marshal, Costello, Julie
Taylor, T. Freya, Koenig, James
Hepner, Debbie L., Koenig, James, Uhls, Marshal
Martínez, T.L., Koenig, James, Uhls, Marshal
Hanstedt, Chad, Sparrow, Kathy, Gray, Jacob, Koenig, James
Freya Taylor, October 2021
Reply from James Koenig
Debbie Hepner, October 2021
Reply from James Koenig
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Versatile illustrator. I love children's illustration projects. My speciality is hitting the nail on the head with what you are looking for.
Seville, Spain
I have 25 years experience and a great passion for designing books from cover to cover, including crime & mystery and children's books!
Nashville, TN, USA