Kevin Richter – Designer

My name is Kevin, and I am a professional cartoonist and illustrator. I specialise in children's book and comic book illustration. I've been freelancing full-time for over eleven years. Before freelancing, I held positions at various companies, ranging from graphic design to computer games. As a self-employed professional, I have worked with many clients worldwide, from the BBC to News International. My most significant contract was with The Sun newspaper here in the UK, where I designed, developed, wrote, and illustrated a daily comic for the paper for three years. I regularly produce work for children's books, comic books, and other projects requiring cartoon, comic, or illustrative work.

I use both traditional and digital techniques to produce my work. My preferred working method is to illustrate with pencils on paper. I then use watercolour paints to colour the work, or scan the image into the computer and use Photoshop.

I enjoy working closely with authors to bring their vision to life. I find it particularly satisfying when the work becomes a collaboration and we both bring ideas to the table. A good working relationship is very important to me; it definitely produces the best work.