Joana Pereira

Joana Pereira – Designer

A whimsical and emotional illustrator who loves to create and help authors and publishers bring their stories to life and make a difference!

Overview

Hi! I’m Joana, an illustrator and designer with over 11 years of experience.

From an early age, I fell in love with all the possibilities that drawing can bring.


I graduated with a Master's degree in Equipment Design in 2012, but developed my work, since then, as a freelance illustrator working with both private clients and companies.


In 2019, I entered the world of children's book illustration. Today I have more than 50 books printed and published. I’m versatile in my work. My illustrations are colorful, whimsical, bold, magical and emotional.


I’m always looking for new challenges, new ways and new colors for my drawings. I’m always seeking to evolve, grow and change the world with what I do. More than what I do, drawing and creating is what I am! I can’t image myself doing anything else. I put all of me into my work, and I would love to bring your words and story to life.


Please don’t hesitate in reaching out. I would be glad to chat with you and collaborate with you and help you make a little more difference in this world.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English
Awards
  • 2019 Best Illustrator Award, by Cordel D´Prata Publisher
Certifications
  • Master degree in Equipment Design, University of Lisbon

Work experience

Cordel D’Prata

Dec, 2018 — Present

As an illustrator for publisher Cordel D’Prata, I create full book illustrations that are representative of the authors words. I have more than 50 children’s books, already printed and published.

Self-employed

Jan, 2012 — Present

As a self-employed designer and illustrator, I create illustrations, designs, children’s books, portraits, characters, postcards, flyers and other graphic material for both companies and private clients.

Portfolio

Made with Reedsy
Bad Dreams, Bad Dreams Go Away

Haller, Wendy

Stillwater River Publications

Illustration
Made with Reedsy
The Misadventures of Salara and Bash

Keller, Nicole

Independently published

Illustration
Made with Reedsy
Katy Bug's Brave Adventure

Wallace, Cathy

Illustration

Joana has 8 reviews

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Scott E.

Scott E.

Aug, 2024

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Joana was a true pleasure to work with and most importantly, her artwork is spectacular!! I would give her 10 stars if I could!!!
Nicole K.

Nicole K.

Jul, 2024

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We worked together on my first ever children's book and she was amazing! She was so kind and professional and she knew exactly what I wanted. I also plan to turn this idea into a series and i will be collaborating with her for the whole series. 100% would recommend to anyone looking to bring their stories to life.
Wendy H.

Wendy H.

Jul, 2024

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Working with Joana has been a wonderful experience. She was able to take the ideas I had for my story and bring them to life with her beautiful illustrations. The images she created were better than I ever could have imagined. Our collaboration was flawless and easy. She was a great communicator along the way and all of her work was impeccable and timely. I hope I get the opportunity to work wi...
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Derek T.

Derek T.

Jan, 2025

Joana’s illustrations really brought the book to life!! She responded well to my request and I was really blown away with what she created!! I would recommend her to anyone.
Judy N.

Judy N.

Dec, 2024

This is my second collaboration with Joana. I have had to make changes on our first collaboration to get them online so this book has been delayed a bit. Joana has gone ABOVE and BEYOND what she needed to do for me and I am eternally grateful for her. Everything I have had to ask for she has done it. We are already collaborating on many more books. Her illustrations are second to none and ...
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