Amazing Illustrations

by Jon-Paul McCarthy

I'm a trained classical animator and cartoonist. Most of my work of late has been in the form of high quality caricature illustrations. I can work in any style you wish, in any medium.

. Click to take a look.

Book Illustrator With Charming Style

by Madison Mastrangelo

Hi there!

My name is Madison Mastrangelo, I just recently graduated Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston. There, I concentrated in Animation and spent all of Senior year fabricating and producing my first film, which was a pilot for a kids TV show called Bedtime For Doug.

It's about a girl and her imaginary monster who will not go to bed.

My art captures the spirit of a child. It is care free, fun and charming. I usually work by scanning in drawings then digitally coloring them on the computer in Photoshop. Although I do have fun with paint and cut outs too.

The best place to see my work is my website, Madison Mastrangelo Art & Design. There is also a link to my animation as well.

I love to be collaborative, I understand that this is process and deadline based work. So I would work fast but give the author lots of design and style options along the way.

It is truly about making the story believable through the illustrations, and not over powering or weakening it-they need to be married.

Please contact me email at Madison.Mastrangelo@gmail.com

I would love for the opportunity to be a part of your project and bring your story to life!

Thank you!
Madison Mastrangelo

Illustrator for hire

by Scott Schueller

Experience:
I have degrees in both Illustration and Graphic Design. Combining the two has been pure enjoyment.

Currently, I have only illustrated one book but that has only made me hungry for more.


Style:
I like doing minimalist pieces where the characters and their props are the stars of the page. I start out with illustrations that I will scan into a computer and then trace the drawing into Photoshop and proceed to color and "Photoshop" the illustrations into a finished page. The result is very beautiful, with bold colors that just leap off of the page. Though it may seem I have a set style, I am not opposed to experimenting to get a fresh look.

Fees:
Please keep in mind that all fees are negotiable and I am providing this list for the sole purpose of giving you, the client, an idea of what to expect. Every project is unique, and I take that into consideration.

Single Image - $30
1/2 page - $75
Full Page - $100
Two Page Spread - $175

Upon hiring, I will send a contract that is for our mutual benefit, containing all aspects of the project, specifying time issues as well as copyrights and ownership of the illustrations. If you have a contract that you would prefer, I am open to considering it.

Payment:
Payment will be contracted and shall be paid in thirds.
*1/3 due upon approval of layout and all sketches.
*1/3 due upon completion of all color illustrations.
*1/3 due upon delivery of completed project.


Work Ethic:
Good communication is a must. I want to ensure that your book becomes even more than what you had envisioned.

I begin with character development, and submit several samples of each for the author?s consideration. Once the characters are approved, I begin the layout, consisting of text placement and scene development. Once completed, page roughs are then sent to the client periodically to mark progress.

I often give advice/suggestions regarding changes in the manuscript if I believe it will affect the illustrations and improve the book over-all. I prefer to do the book cover as well. If it is composed of art already in the book, I will do it free of charge. If it's fresh art then consider the prices listed above.

Thank you for considering me for your project. I am confident that together, we can make your book the best that it can be...a dream come true!

Contact Scott Schueller.

Cartoon Realism

by Jim Caputo
(Orlando, Florida)

Groggy Dog Studios

My style falls between cartoon and realism with a hint of animation characteristics. Finished art is a mixed media of vivid watercolors, pastels, pencil, and ink.

My portfolio also consists of a digital style that is brushed ink with flat color added to the scanned art.

Exaggeration and slightly altered perspective are added along with a humorous touch. Proportions are playful, especially when it comes to creating animals.

My client list includes: Scholastic, Scholastic Book Fairs, Norwood House Press, Guideposts, bluedominoes, Harcourt, and Compass Point Books.

Get some cartoon realism at Groggy Dog Studios.

Experienced Professional Cartoonist

by Steve Barr

Steve Barr is an experienced professional cartoonist with an extensive background in book illustration. His bold style is always a hit with kids, and brings a friendly feel to any projects he works on.

Located in the mountains of western North Carolina, he can telecommute to assist you with all of your illustration needs. His art is hand-drawn, then scanned and colored digitally so that it can be e-mailed to clients and printers.

Past clients have included

- The Complete Idiot's Guides
- Chicken Soup for the Soul
- Tribune Media Services
- Childswork/Childsplay
- The Bureau for At-Risk Youth
- Smilemakers
- Multi-Ad Services and many, many more.

Steve's work has appeared in a wide variety of magazines, newspapers and other publications. He's easy to work with, respects the importance of deadlines and enjoys collaborating with writers and editors.

Fees are determined by complexity of the project, what rights you would like to purchase and whether or not royalties are involved.

If you want to work with someone who is fast, dedicated and flexible, Steve's your guy. He understands both sides of the business, since he is also a published author and has worked with an amazing array of editors during his art career.

So, if you're looking for children's book illustrations, single pieces of art, comic strips or cartoons to accompany the text in your book or just about anything else you can think of, check out his website and drop him a line.

To see more of his work, read client references and to contact him, you can visit Steve Barr at DrawBooks.com.

Editorial Cartoonist, Illustrator

by Alan J. Nash
(Scottsbluff, NE, United States)

My Name is Alan Nash, I am an Editorial Cartoonist and Locomotive Engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad. I have been Cartooning for 7 years for a number of weekly newspapers and have done Special Insert Illustrations for newspaper projects.


I have a simple style and am proficient in ink and pencil. My fees are dependent upon the project and negotiable.

I am willing to do sketches and near final drafts for any project and welcome any collaboration on a project.

My work can be seen by Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators members by searching my name at the Society's site. Also I can easily be contacted at Al's Cartoons.

Dennis Arneson - Illustrator of many styles in and out of the box

I am a professionally trained illustrator/designer with more than 30 years experience. I excel in creating 2D technical illustrations, medical illustration, architectural rendering, children’s book illustration and general commercial illustration.

I am board-trained (classes at Art Center, UCLA, Santa Monica City College and several workshops over the years) and very proficient at traditional illustration.

I am an artist of many styles, ranging from tight technical illustrations to loose, fun, cartoon illustration. I use pen and ink, pencil, gouache and acrylic and augment my illustrations where necessary with Photoshop.

I have created top of the line illustration for such high profile companies as Microsoft, Serendipity Books, General Motors, Career Publishing, Hughes Aircraft, Universal Studios, American Edwards Laboratories, ASICS Tiger, Windermere and O’Neill.

Being deadline-oriented and with a commitment to quality and dedication to my work, I offer my services to any publisher or author seeking a talented artist. My rate is reasonable ($50 an hour), and I’m willing to work with an author to develop a style that defines the subject matter of the book and makes the story a visual experience.

My wife is an elementary school Principal and I am very aware of some of the “secret battles” today’s children have to deal with on a daily basis. I would be honored to help you tell your story.

More samples of my work can be seen at Dennis Arneson Illustration. I can be contacted at dennisarneson@yahoo.com. To leave me a message, please call 253-838-2090, leave your contact info and I will get back to as soon as possible.

ZAC Illustrations

by Zachary A Carolin
(Parma, Ohio)

My style of drawing is basically the traditional cartoon work... thick black lines and solid colors... but can do more... i choose to work in pen and scan in to computer to clean up...

I am also working on drawing multiple images that could be used in many different applications.

I also do very traditional work.

Visit Zac at Facebook.

Terry Atkins / Children's Book Illustrator

(Rice Lake, Wisconsin USA)

Children's book illustrator Terry Atkins


My work is very cartoonish. I work with Illustrator CS-3 to form most of my illustrations. I use bright colors for the characters and more subtle colors for the backgrounds. I use some special effects, but try to keep it simple. I like doing Christian Children's Illustration, but I'm open to anything (within reason).

Email Terry.

Cartoonist(s) For Hire!

We are a husband and wife team of illustrators with over 20 years of experience in illustration. Our styles range from simple comics to full color 3-dimensional rendering.

Feel free to view our samples on our site at Cartoonist for Hire.

We enjoy illustrating children's books and look forward to hearing more about your project!

Patrick Carlson: Cartoonist/Illustrator

(Valdosta, Georgia)

I have been a freelance cartoonist and illustrator for over 18 years. Growing up, I was influenced by the art of Disney and the simplistic style of newspaper comic strips. I like using bright, primary colors and I like to focus on the design and expressions of the characters. My work can be seen at hotspotgraphics.com or bbqlogos.com

Whimsical Caricature Artist

by Stan Gorman

Children's book illustrator, and whimsical caricature artist

Illustrated for numerous children's book publishers such as

Oxford University Press
Harcourt Brace
McGraw Hill
Scholastic
Applause Inc.
Disneyland (Conceptual Designer and Illustrator)


Assisted in designing a business and cultural center for the State of Alaska (Robert Jani Productions). Designed a theme park for the City of Norfolk, Virginia (Jacques Cousteau Society).

Storyboard Director for Marvel Productions, working on Spiderman and Dungeons and Dragons Saturday morning shows.

Display and conceptual Artist for Mattel Toys.

Designed displays for

Disney
Nickelodeon
Rugrats and
Hot Wheels.

Creative director for Virgin Interactive, and Williams Entertainment.

Visit Stan Gorman.