17+ Best book illustrators for hire near Oxford

Ali

Oxfordshire, Oxford, UK

I'm an enthusiastic and friendly designer/ illustrator with over 20 years in publishing, highly experienced in book design

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, and Picture Books.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Stripes Publishing
Orchard Books
Penguin Books

Kate

Oxford, UK

Illustrator crafting intricate, nature-infused imagery with hand-drawn linework, ink washes & textures for poetry, fiction & non-fiction.

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Poetry, Inspirational, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Psychology, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Greenhouse Communications
Kineo

Britt

Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom

Scottish Artist and Illustrator. Studied Visual Communications at NCAD Dublin, graduated 2005. Creative freelance with flair and good cheer.

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Nature, Short Story, Calendars, Middle Grade, and Agriculture.

Work experience:

Self-employed
BBC Radio Orkney

Emma

London, United Kingdom

A freelance book cover designer with over 10 years of experience working across a wide variety of imprints at HarperCollins and LittleBrown.

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, Classics, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Little Brown
HarperCollins

James

Chester, United Kingdom

Simple, but fun pencil and pen illustrator. I love middle grade, chapter books, and non-fiction for kids and adults.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Business & Management, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Epic Fantasy, and Fantasy.

Work experience:

Self-employed
James Warwood Books

Cassia

England, United Kingdom

I have a passion for innovative and fun design, cooking and nature, which is probably why those are my favourite genres.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, DIY & Crafts, Nature, Home & Garden, Inspirational, and Middle Grade.

Work experience:

Self-employed
Chamberlain Dunn
The Detective Agency

Andy

Brighton, United Kingdom

An illustrator of children's picture books, Young Adult books and book covers. A humorous style with expressive characters.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Humor & Comedy, and Young Adult.

Work experience:

Minds eye productions
Artworld
Climax
Beyond Reality Games
Self-employed

Laura

Bath, United Kingdom

I am an award-winning freelance Senior Book Designer, Illustrator and Artist with 28 years experience in the Publishing industry.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Nature, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Anthologies, Music, Humanities & Social Sciences, Short Story, Education & Reference, and Children’s Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

Usborne Publishing, Wolverhampton
Usborne Publishing, London
Self-employed

Peter

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Publishing professional with over ten years' experience, specialising in cover design and layout for non-fiction and sport.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Sports & Outdoors.

Work experience:

Birlinn Ltd, Arena Sport, Polygon
Self-employed

Edward

Brighton, United Kingdom

Graphic Design professional with over 20 years experience specialising in cover design and illustration.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Nature, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Fantasy, and Literary Fiction.

Work experience:

Warner Music
Penguin Books UK
Self-employed

Jack

St Austell, Saint Austell, United Kingdom

Book covers and visual story telling is my passion. I enjoy creating characters and worlds in the sci-fi/fantasy genre

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Action & Adventure, Historical Fiction, Short Story, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

Land Rovers UK
Alderac Entertainment Group
Lone Shark Games
Self-employed

El

Manchester, United Kingdom

Vibrant, stand-out illustration with a lively style. Perfect for children's books, fashion editorial, and travel genres

Genres: Travel, Non-Fiction, Short Story, Fiction, Education & Reference, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Fashion & Textiles.

Work experience:

Self-employed

Jenny

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

I'm an experienced book designer and illustrator. I specialise in all fiction and non-fiction genres from kids books to cook books and more!

Genres: Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Health & Wellbeing, Home & Garden, Art, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

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