Kelsey Marshalsey

Kelsey Marshalsey – Designer

Booking for 2026: Illustrator with a whimsical & dynamic style paired with idyllic settings. Cover design, book formatting & picture books.

Overview

Currently booking for 2026: Hey! I am super excited to work on your picture book, cover art or book formatting needs!

I’m a freelance illustrator and graphic designer from Ontario, Canada with a love and passion for what I do. My work is whimsical and dynamic that keeps things interesting and engaging. Each illustration is often paired with an idyllic setting. I am always looking for new fun ways to compose an illustration and love when a picture can take the lead in telling the story. Capturing your vision and essence is what I do best.

When we work together I want to make everything as streamlined as possible. I will walk you through what you can expect with me and make sure we are on the same page always throughout the project. It’s my goal to make this as stress-free for you as possible.

I can’t wait to help bring your vision to life.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Parenting & Families
Fiction
Picture Books
Languages
English
Certifications
  • Graphic Design Degree

Work experience

Self-employed

Apr, 2016 — Present
Responsible for all design work that includes books, puzzles, cards, prints, pins and other stationary goods that are geared at babies and children - ideal for activities, decor and more! Kelsey has created multiple illustrations, hand-lettered and typographic solutions and layout and formatting. She also has brought all the 3 self-published books through to print.

Portfolio

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Zucchini Just Want to be Eaten

Niemeyer, Rebecca

Rebecca Niemeyer Books

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
The Adventures of Jade and Wolf: The Jungle Safari

Zappacosta, Adriana

Brown Paper Fox

Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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Forever with Me

Evans, Meg

Mps Press

Illustration Book Interior Design
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Missy Moo the Highland Coo

Marshalsey, Kelsey

Brown Paper Fox

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design Production Management
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The Rainbow in Me: A Journey Through Grief

Chang, Anita

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
Going Outside

Madsen, Emma

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design Production Management
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Always, Always, Always

Nixon, Audrey Copenhaver

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
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Always, Always, Always Coloring and Activity Book

Nixon, Audrey Copenhaver

Tenten Books

Illustration
The Last Place She Looked

Dolny, Anne

Brown Paper Fox

Illustration Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
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Made of Magic

Vasan, Anjana

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
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All My Colors

James, L T

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
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My Doggie Best Friend, Z

Mariano, Angelo

Illustration
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Emily and Gran: Beyond the Garden Gate

Scott, Tilly

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design Production Management
Animal ABC’s

Marshalsey, Kelsey

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design Production Management

Kelsey has 22 reviews

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Corey R.

Corey R.

Nov, 2025

Kelsey was really amazing to work with! She was very informative and helped guide as well as produce sone great illustrations for my book. If your looking for someone serious about there work and follows through woth great results pick her!
Kristine M.

Kristine M.

Aug, 2025

I really liked Kelsey. She answered all my questions and believe me I had a lot lol she went above and beyond. Will ask Kelsey again in the future if I need help with another book.
Natalie H.

Natalie H.

Jul, 2025

I feel incredibly honored to have collaborated with Kelsey on my newest children’s book, The Bumpy Pumpkin. From the very beginning, she was kind, professional, informative, and exceptionally organized. Her talent was clear from her previous work, but watching her bring the main character to life...
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Kylie K.

Kylie K.

May, 2025

Working with Kelsey was an absolute pleasure! Her creativity, professionalism, and quick turnaround time exceeded my expectations. Throughout the scope of my project, she was incredibly patient and responsive, all while delivering the most adorable artwork. I especially want to commend her openne...
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Christopher V.

Christopher V.

May, 2025

A pure pleasure to work with from beginning to end. I loved her designs right away. Any feedback I gave was very well received and implemented. She even provided great ideas for an activity to include in my children's book. She worked with me very patiently as I requested different versions of th...
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