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Children's Book Illustrators

Children's Book Illustrators! Many top picture book authors are also illustrators. Have you considered writing? If so, you'll want my ebook. You'll be generating fresh new story ideas of your own in no time!

We now live in a long tail world. Anyone can self-publish a children's book. That means lots of book illustrator jobs.

Of course, it also means that many of these new jobs are without the support of a traditional publisher. It can mean partnering with a children's book author on a likely money-losing venture.

So illustrators, authors: the terms of the deal you cut are up to you. The purpose of this page is simply to put authors in touch with illustrators, to alert authors to some people very eager to put pictures to your words.

(Read 10 Tips for Finding an Illustrator on my other site, The Shared Self Publishing Experience.)

Authors, I'm going to send you to the bottom of this page now, where you can meet the children's book illustrators. Bye!

Suggestions for book illustrators wanting to post an artist's profile

1. You can only post one sample illustration to this page, so make it your best.

2. The web remains largely a text-based medium. I know that you're all artists, but PLEASE try to write and write well. (Here's an internet fact: the more words you write, the more apt the search engines are to find your page on this site. Also, pepper your text with phrases like, book illustrator, children's book, and picture book.

3. Give your profile a punchy title that includes either the word illustrator or illustration and also the word book.

To help you structure your profile, consider covering any or all of these points:

• A description/listing of any relevant schooling
• A description/listing of your relevant experience
• A description of your style
• What media you're proficient in
• If you have a set fee, state it; if it's negotiable or project dependent, state that too
• Talk about what you're willing to do to "audition" for a book illustrator job. Are you willing, for example, to do sample sketches?
• Some words about your collaborative style
• The web address of a page where more of your illustrations can be seen
• How you would like to be contacted

Good luck! Let's see how this works.

The children's book authors (and aspiring authors) who come to this site want to know about your skills and offerings. Please read the list above then write about yourself below.

And don't forget to post your best work; it'll be the first thing people see!

Click below to see each picture book illustrator's profile.

Illustrations Worth 1000 Words 
Illustrations that are worth a 1000 words

An artist should be able to bring words to life, and help express visually what words can not. Let's take ...

SPORG, Chennai 
SPORG, Chennai - Experienced Artist Pool for Children's Book, comics, graphic novel

SPORG is a network of highly talented artists across India. Powered ...

Animator and Book Illustrator 
I graduated in July 2008 with a first class honours degree in Graphic Design, specialising in Animation from Norwich University College of the Arts. My ...

RM Florendo - Filipino Artist 
RM Florendo, Filipino Artist

My style is influenced by Traditional Animation and modern Old Manga art. I am also a fan of Jim Lee, Alex Ross and ...

Illustrations Inspiring Imagination 
Illustrations that inspire imagination

I am an experienced illustrator and cartoonist that specializes in children's picture books. I have completed ...

Whimsical Caricature Artist 
Children's book illustrator, and whimsical caricature artist

Illustrated for numerous children's book publishers such as Oxford University Press,...

Whimsical Art for Children's Books 
My art is fun and whimsical, yet has a sophistication not always found in children's books. You might know the RIP SQUEAK® Characters which my wife, author ...

BOOK meets ILLUSTRATOR 
My work is busy yet happy. It has an energetic exuberance to it. What does that mean? Expect bright colors, thoughtful subject matter, and reality exaggerated ...

Children Are Part of the Landscape! 
Rex - Children's Book Illustrator

I am a free-lance artist/illustrator who has specialized in watercolors, pastels, pen & ink and pencil. I am proficient ...

October Illustrations 
If you were to put Maxfield Parrish, Arthur Rackham and Maurice Sendak in a blender and let Tim Burton put it on the walls of the Moulin Rouge, you'd have ...

Latvian Illustrator with Large Portfolio 
I love drawing

Hi,

My name Aija Jasuna.

I have illustrated more than 40 books (Latvia, US), created 130 postcards, 40 moving e-books and ...

Children Illustrator 
My name is Silvina Maldonado, I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina, I'm 23 years old, I am an illustrator and graphic designer. I have experience as an Animation ...

Freelance Artist / Illustrator Karen Marino 
WarPony Creations Original-Not-So-Ordinary artwork by Karen Marino

Hi There,

I am a freelance artist/illustrator specializing in watercolor ...

Fun and creative cartoons and illustrations by Tiffany Sheely 
I am an artist able to mimic many different styles very effectively, and am not restricted to any certain genre. Ultimately I like to have fun with my ...

Cartoonist Chris Blake...............!! 
My style would best be described as newspaper style cartoons. However i don't like to limit myself in that regard. I am especially interested in teaching ...

Monica Minto Book Illustrator 
Monica enjoys working as a children book illustrator specializing in fine detailed pen and ink drawings. Her style and ability to capture important details ...

Quality Works Graphics and Illustrations 
Hello friends, I'm Frank Lowe (Illustrator of picture books for children 4-12 of age.)

As an artist, I have worked in several variations of the artistic ...

Children's book author and illustrator...Lori E. Mazzola 
My art is abstract yet detailed. I enjoy rich colors and the appearance of textures.

Visit Lori's site .

Lisa J. Michaels - Children's Book Illustrator 
Art versus Illustration

I take the word "Illustrator" very seriously. I believe there's a huge difference between an Artist and an Illustrator. Art ...

Wes Lowe Illustrations 
Wes has been an Illustrator for many years. He has Illustrated for Children's Book Publishers and also for agencies such as National Geographic. Wes has ...

Rosemarie Gillen Children Illustrator 
I am a freelance professional children's illustrator. I believe there are several things that create a good children's book illustration, good use of ...

Chelsea Greene Lewyta 
Beautiful quality illustration which references a classical style with Japanese print influence.

Chelsea’s Illustrations range from children’s illustration,...

Zak Zaikine, Artist/Illustrator of Children's Books 
My Art work can be found in Museums and Private-Public Collections Through Out the World. Have received major Artist Grants and Fellowships. My Life long ...

Michelle Hope, Freelance Artist 
Michelle is a freelance artist who wants to make a difference. Her philosophy is to "just say yes" to life and live your dreams.

Her creative style ...

Kevin Scott Collier, Illustrator 
Author and Children's Book Illustrator of over 60 titles. Collier's work is whimsical and colorful. "Topsy Turvy Land," one book he illustrated in 2005,...

Jakub Kuzma - Illustrations for every book 
Hi ! I have professionally made illustrations since 1991. Today I have in my own acquired possessions over 150 of illustrated books for children, about ...

Diana Evans - Illustration 
Take your project to the next level by getting your message across with bright, colorful and unforgettable creativity.

Diana's primary work focus has ...

Bonnie Everett-Hawkes, Published Children's Book Illustrator 
I have been drawing, designing and creating since I was old enough to hold a pencil. I come from a family endowed with artists, writers, and composers,...

Kim Sponaugle  
I think there are several ingredients necessary to create a children's book illustration that can touch the heart, teach, and communicate what the author ...

JMV Illustrations - Jennifer Varn 
I am a freelancer who has previously illustrated for adult themed books such as philosophy and women's health. I am most excited about illustrating in ...

Eric Hammond - Children's book illustrations 
Telling Stories in Pictures

Telling stories in pictures is more than representing words in art; the details of an illustration should draw the reader,...

Olga Matushkina, Children's Book Illustrator 
Hello, dear authors.

My name is Olga, i'm a freelance children's book illustrator from Russia. I actually work worldwide using the e-mail and very useful ...

Sole Martínez Illustrations 
I'm a free-lance illustrator from Argentina and I love what I do.

I am interested in book illustration, including children’s and young adults', greeting ...

Illustrator and Cartoonist   Not rated yet
Hi...I'm an Illustrator and Cartoonist, 24 years of experience.

I had done some courses such as 3D StudioMax, Windows Sistem, PhotoShop, CorelDraw,...

From Whimsical to Realistic  Not rated yet
My art ranges from the realistic to the whimsical

Illustrating a book is about creating a world for the reader to enter, to live in and enjoy....

Remember Your Childhood  Not rated yet
I am a children's book author/illustrator. My medium is colored pencil and draw plus x3 . My art has been described as genuine, simple, and playful. My ...

Pencil Crayon Looks Like Watercolor  Not rated yet
I use pencil crayon and i apply smudging techniques that make them blend easier and become almost like watercolor.

I have been published many times ...

Illustrator / Artist / Graphic Designer  Not rated yet
Illustrator / Artist / Graphic Designer

I am a freelance artist with 40 years experience. Lots of books/covers, brochures, illustrated stories etc. I ...

Russel Wayne- Book Illustrator  Not rated yet
Russel Wayne- Book Illustrator

I've been into graphic design, animation and book illustration services for 2 years already. I worked with 12 different ...

Illustrating - Photo Retouching  Not rated yet
I specialize in Illustrating and Photo Retouching.

My favorite style is in Fantasy & Dreaming that lets us transfer to the other worlds.

I love ...

Al Margolis Illustration  Not rated yet
Our work is a colorful, creative, fun style, we work with many self publishing authors all around the country. We charge a reasonable price per page, based ...

Skilled Artist Illustrator  Not rated yet
Skilled Artist illustrator - can draw your book in any style and make your vision come to life

Illustrator with more than 6 years experience, and ...

Cartoon Realism  Not rated yet
Groggy Dog Studios

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

ZTJ INC - Children Illustrations  Not rated yet
Freelance cover and book illustrator that uses fun as the key to the success of every piece of art.

My illustrations are fun and humorous illustrations ...

Pencil Drawings  Not rated yet
Original prototype works done with pencil

My drawings primarily consist of figures, expressions, movement and different kinds of depictions. All ...

Pencil and Pen Artist  Not rated yet
The Offbeat of Variety

One negative thing you could say about artists is that we're always looking to improve ourselves and are never quite satisfied ...

Enrique Vignolo, Illustrator for children  Not rated yet
I am a freelance illustrator.

I illustrate in pencil, then color in a computer (photoshop, painter) at 300 dpi (resolution). The customer will get ...

Bwana Njox Toons  Not rated yet
Firstly, am a freelance cartoonist residing in Malawi, Southern Africa.

I do all sorts of cartoons, and draw as as hobby to exercise my right to creativity....

Richly Painted Illustrations  Not rated yet
Richly Painted Illustrations

Hello,

My paintings are rich and colorful, I have strong lines and my style goes from cute to realistic from animals ...

Imaginative, Happy Illustrations  Not rated yet
Creative and Colorful Children's Picture Book Illustrator

Good Day!

Thank you for looking at my profile.

Examples of my artwork can be by ...

Deborah Eve Alastra Children's Artist/Illustrator  Not rated yet
Whimsical, earthy, easy for kids to relate to as it is greatly influenced by their art work. View '08 published illustrations .

View Online Portfolios:...

Heartistic!  Not rated yet
Give strong heartistic pictures to your words

I do illustrations for children stories using organic media like watercolor, ink, pencil but I also ...

Christian Children's Book Illustrator  Not rated yet
God Honoring Art

Hello! My name is Breana. I can do several types of art, including cartoon type drawings (such as the kind found in children's ...

Children Illustrators   Not rated yet
Our names are Sulaimon and Ozar Sharifi, father and son.

We are from is Tajikistan.

We do not work in a circus, we are artists. We work in such directions ...

Traditional and Digital Illustrations  Not rated yet
Professionally, I am an illustrator and graphic designer. Secretly, I'm a kid with a box of crayons and a big, blank, freshly painted wall.

My style ...

I am a book illustrator  Not rated yet
I am Parastou Ahadi. I am an iranian painter and book illustrator. I have BA of graphic design.I am the member of irainian painters society. I have hold ...

Sandro Asatiani, Illustrator  Not rated yet
My name is Sandro Asatiani.

At the moment, publishing house LIBI LIBERI (Florence, Italy) published twelve of my books (with texts and illustrations ...

Fairy Tale Illustrator  Not rated yet
Childrens book/toys/games illustrator

whimsical 2D3D themings and ilustrations for childrens books/games/toys

for more info and samples you can ...

Award-Winning Moldovan Illustrator  Not rated yet
High Quality Children's book illustrations by Violeta Dabija

I'm a 7 years experienced children's book illustrator with over 25 published books....

Dark Bunny Illustration  Not rated yet
My name is Alex Chenery and I run a fresh new freelance illustration service, specializing in children's illustrations and character designs.

I combine ...

Linda Sarah Goldman - Illustrator  Not rated yet
Bright, fun, playful

My illustrations are bright, fun and playful and I love the challenge of producing pictures which increase the enjoyment and ...

Timothy Schenk Children's Book Illustrator  Not rated yet
Timothy Schenk Children's Book Illustrator

Timothy Schenk is a Milwaukee based freelance Illustrator. He loves working on children's books and creating ...

Angela's Illustrations   Not rated yet
Angela's Illustrations

I am a self-taught artist and have been drawing since I can remember. I specialize in portraits of people and pets. Another ...

Illustrator Todd Schmid  Not rated yet
Children's Book Illustrator=The Artistic Solution!

My love for the fantastic, whimsical and weird has shaped the images I paint and the themes that ...

Haunted Scribbles  Not rated yet
The Pope Of Colors can draw Your Book

Haunted scribbles, from the part of your mind that writes the dreams you forget, the moment you wake up.

Inks ...

Need a Children's Book Ilustrator?  Not rated yet
Children's book illustrator needed? Here I am :)

My name is Irene Bodnaruk. When I was child I loved colorful and funny illustrations more even ...

Romanian Children's Book Illustrator  Not rated yet
i am a cartoonist. always liked humorous drawings, both pretty and witty. my line is rather simple and clear, with very live look and rounded, flowing ...

Original and fun children's book illustration  Not rated yet
Having just graduated from the Glasgow School of Art with a 2:1 in Fine Art Sculpture I have re-discovered my love for drawing and painting.
I have just ...

Sweet dreams for kids illustrations  Not rated yet
Cold winter time but who cares when the dreams are sweet and beautiful. I want all kids to be happy and if the book with nice pictures helps it i am happy ...

Spanish Children's Book Illustrator  Not rated yet
as an illustrator working in different artistic styles: graphite, acrylics, watercolors ...

Visit Patty's myspace page .

Illustrator helps story come to life  Not rated yet
Illustrator to help your story come to life

My name is Lisa Lang. I have a very diverse way in art. I airbrush, paint, draw. The style of illustrating ...

Illustrator from India  Not rated yet
Hi,

I am artist from India.

I am into exporting my paintings and work as a freelance children's book illustrator. I have illustrated around 20 books ...

Korfano Art - gallery of paintings and illustrations  Not rated yet
My name is Agnes Korfanty. I`m a Polish artist and I still live in Lublin, Poland where I was born. In 1992 I finished artistic high school in Lublin and ...

Patrick Carlson: Cartoonist/Illustrator  Not rated yet
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 ...

The Illustrated Imagination of Jimmy Ettele  Not rated yet
I have never been able to pin one particular style down to my art. I have been putting a pencil to paper for as long as I can remember and because of ...

Vigita, Children's Book Illustrator  Not rated yet
I have been drawing illustrations for fairy tales and colouring books for several years.

I try to convey bright spirit through my illustrations, so ...

Yasuyo Matsumoto Children's Book Illustrator  Not rated yet
I am a freelance artist, children's book illustrator.

My artworks are very bright, happy, positive, cute, and whimsical ones. Children love my artworks....

Award-Winning Art for Your Book  Not rated yet
Hello! I am an illustrator based in Washington, DC. I work very well with others, and will do my best to wow you (and your readers!) from the start. I'...

Wicked Illustrations  Not rated yet
I have been painting commissions for my clients for over 10 years, including works on canvas, murals, a restauarant awning, and most recently created 17 ...

Man Mohan  Not rated yet
Manmohan has illustrated countless books for both domestic as well as International publishing houses across the globe. With an experience of almost ...

Micha Archer Illustrator  Not rated yet
My work is very colorful and whimsical. I love drawing animals and children. I am influenced by artwork from Asia, Africa and Latin America.
My work ...

Cecil Paplinskie  Not rated yet
Childrens Book Illustrations, either traditional or digital.

With a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts, I majored in Advertising; I have over eight years ...

Children's Illustrations and Vignettes by Tara Case  Not rated yet
In high school, I had a very professional and knowledgeable art teacher who taught me how to put together an effective portfolio. I'm currently working ...

Engaging Faces by Katherine A. Taylor  Not rated yet
Water color artist who uses vibrant colors! Specializing in illustrating frogs,bugs and reptiles.

Visit Katherine's site .

Mike Motz - Children's Book Publication Services  Not rated yet
Award-winning illustrator Mike Motz and his talented group of 20 illustrators work in a wide variety of illustration styles with a style and a price to ...

Distinctive, weird and whimsical book illustration  Not rated yet
I've provided illustration for a wide variety of publications since the late 1980s. My specialty is whimsical, comical art - sort of Dr. Seuss mixed with ...

Professional experienced illustrator looking for Hire!  Not rated yet
hello, if you are a children's book author and looking for an illustrator, i'm up for the job. I have been asked to illustrate for a number of children'...

Life is Good and other reasons for rhyme  Not rated yet
If you have a project, I have the time,
To draw you pictures, or write you a rhyme.

Inspired by the lyrical genius of John Lennon, the nonsensical ...

Dennis Arneson - Illustrator of many styles in and out of the box  Not rated yet
I am a professionally trained illustrator/designer with more than 30 years experience. I excel in creating 2D technical illustrations, medical illustration,...

Illustrations by the Mother of Family Ideas  Not rated yet
Kas Winters, the mother of family ideas, relates well to children. As a mother, grandmother and someone who has been involved with scouting and numerous ...

K.C. Snider, Illustrator and Fine Artist  Not rated yet
K.C. Snider, an honors graduate from The Eugene School for Art, is a prominent Oregon artist. Her love of the western life and of wildlife has been developed ...

Rainbows, Mandalas and other Art  Not rated yet
Although I have illustrated my own children's books, I'm primarily a Gallery artist.

I wrote & illustrated books when I first came to America from ...

Dawn Phillips, Children's Book Illustrator   Not rated yet
Calling all Authors! Are you searching for an illustrator who's overflowing with creativity? Who will bring your story to life? Who will work towards your ...

Hi from Mona :)  Not rated yet
Hello. My name is Mona Moneva, from Ruse, Bulgaria. I am an artists, and want to show you my works. I think that some of you really will like some of my ...

Iris Biran - children's illustrator  Not rated yet
I am a freelance illustrator with a background in painting, which makes my style "painterly".

Since graduation from university in creative arts, I have ...

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