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Penny 5 star rating

Holbrook, United States

I have been lucky enough to work as a Children's Book Illustrator since 2007.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, and Middle Grade.

Work experience:

  • self employed

Larsson 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Book Designer and Illustrator specializing in Children's Publishing. Currently at Candlewick Press.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Literary Fiction, Short Story, Themes & Motifs, Young Adult, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Penguin Random House
  • Self-employed
  • Candlewick Press

Yiyi 5 star rating

Savannah, GA, USA

A professional illustrator who have experience in book illustrations, editorial illustrations. Feel free to check out my portfolio

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Sex & Relationships, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Health & Wellbeing, and Middle Grade.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

WJ 5 star rating

Chicago, IL, USA

Check my work, trust me and I won't let you down. picturebook Illustrator / character designer / general illustrator

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction, Cultural & Ethnic, Contemporary Fiction, and Design.

Work experience:

  • co.Aniframe
  • Self-employed

Jessica 5 star rating

Portland, OR, USA

I have specialized in humorous illustration for over 17 years. I love working with both publishers and self-publishing authors.

Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Middle Grade, Home & Garden, and Comics & Graphic Novels.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Seth 5 star rating

Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Illustrator with a love for vintage pencils seeks talented author who has the words dialed, but is looking for help on the visuals!

Genres: Action & Adventure, Fiction, Design, Non-Fiction, Nature, Sports & Outdoors, Travel, Picture Books, and Children's.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • MercuryCSC
  • The Architect's Wife

Sarah 5 star rating

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Hello! I'm a multicultural illustrator and designer with 6+ years in developing art for Children's books, digital content, and stationery.

Genres: Picture Books, Children's, Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Amplify Inc
  • Craft Smith
  • Advocate Art

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Candice 5 star rating

Iowa City, IA, United States

Award-winning fantasy illustrator. 100% hand-made with no generative AI. Providing cover design, typography, marketing assets, and more!

Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Steampunk, Science Fiction, Gaming & LitRPG, and New Adult.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Bovard Studio, Inc.

Hannah 5 star rating

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Artist and illustrator with over 4 years of experience. I specialize in visual storytelling, fantasy, and whimsy.

Genres: Middle Grade, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Picture Books, LGBTQ Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • DHC PRODUCTION
  • “Fast Forward to Forever” Short Film

Alexis 5 star rating

Harrisburg, Oregon, USA

I'm an illustrator specializing in children's books with four years of experience freelancing and with publishing companies.

Genres: Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, and Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Brain Chase
  • Palmetto Publishing
  • Art Plus Academy
  • Infinite Fountains Studio

Catherine 5 star rating

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Versatile and award-winning Illustrator, specializing in colorful and bold digital Illustrations!

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Humor & Comedy, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, and Picture Books.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Future House Publishing
  • Camp College

Natalia 5 star rating

New York, NY, USA

Award-winning children's book illustrator and designer with over 15 years of experience working with publishers around the world.

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

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Abi 5 star rating

Seattle, WA, USA

I’m an illustrator! My work is playful, whimsical, and appeals to children and adults alike. I’m inspired by dreams and nature.

Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Picture Books, Middle Grade, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Short Story, Magical Realism, Literary Fiction, Children’s Non-Fiction, and Non-Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

I am an illustrator specializing in digital inking. I create chapter headings, maps, character sketches and author merchandise.

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Gaming & LitRPG, Cozy Mysteries, Mystery & Crime, and Science Fiction.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

Aya 5 star rating

Portland, OR, USA

Aya Morton is an author/illustrator with over 14 years experience in graphic novel and book illustration.

Genres: Classics, Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Children’s Non-Fiction, Non-Fiction, Comics Non-Fiction, New Age, Middle Grade, and Children's.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed

David 5 star rating

Decatur, GA, USA

Award winning illustrator. Clients: Macmillan, HarperCollins, Scholastic, Bloomsbury, Audible, Walker Books, Highlights Magazine and Hasbro.

Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy, Children's, Fiction, Middle Grade, Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Horror, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction, and Picture Books.

Work experience:

  • Self-employed
  • Bento Box ATL
  • Soup2Nuts

Arvin 5 star rating

South San Francisco, CA, USA

I draw book covers, illustrations & sequential art. From Kid Lit to Adult Horror, I make striking images that pack a storytelling punch!

Genres: Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Middle Grade, Children's, Middle Grade Fantasy, Horror, and Thriller & Suspense.

Work experience:

  • Akili Interactive
  • Zynga
  • Digital Eclipse Systems Incorporated

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