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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.
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
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!
An artist should be able to bring words to life, and help express visually what words can not. Let's take ...
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.
Illustrated for numerous children's book publishers such as
Oxford University ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
As an artist, I have worked in several variations of the artistic ...
Man Mohan
Manmohan has illustrated countless books for both domestic as well as International publishing houses across the globe. With an experience of almost ...
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 ...
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 ...
Browse artists who didn't write much!
Browse artists with beautiful work but who didn't write very much! They let their illustrations do the talking.
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.
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 ...
When I do work, I focus on only two things: bright colors and spontaneity. The more playful ...
Watercolor and Pencil Illustration
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Hello! My name is Liz Wheeler, and I am a children's book illustrator, specializing in watercolors and colored pencil. Cartoons and animals are my niche....
Freelance caricaturist/cartoonist working from last 4 yrs in Pune, India
wants to be a part of ur company
in order to serve ...
NTCreations
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Natalie Totire has taken art classes at a Community College and Art League, but frequently studies art in her free time. She has illustrated several of ...
Aspiring Freelance Children's Book Illustrator
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My exposure with Art started in 1997. As an Interior Design student, my lines were very architectural and detailed. I wanted to soften my lines and make ...
Artwork and designs that have been awarded and nominated for their creative uniqueness and excellence ...
Illustrations, Cartoons, Caricatures
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I'm a cartoonist from Myanmar. I was born in 1953. I've studied cartooning and drawing since 1968. I've published more than 100 comic books & Art Exhibitions ...
Peter Ipiña, Ilustrator On Live
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It is a pleasure for me to work in something that I like to do. I love drawing, I love art. Being born in a family of artists, I grew up among paints,...
Kaleidoscopius - Childrens Book Illustrator
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My name is Roberta Cleontes and I have been a teacher for almost 15 years, ranging from art, math to design basics in art, with related bachelor degrees....
Inventive Illustration
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The work is a colorful, creative, fun style. We work in 3 techniques - whimsical folk art, humorous illustration using pencil and computer, and Illustrator ...
Editorial Cartoonist, Illustrator
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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 ...
:::Simple yet Elegant Illustration / Graphic Design:::
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My illustrations and graphic designs are bold, simple and colorful but at the same time delicate, intricate, and vivid. I use Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop ...
Children's Book Illustrator / Artist
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I illustrate themes that are bright and vibrant, whimsical and fanciful -- drawings and illustrations that children love to look at and that help them ...
Hello! My name is Breana. I can do several types of art, including cartoon type drawings (such as the kind found in children's ...
Traditional and Digital Illustrations
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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
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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 ...
I'm a 7 years experienced children's book illustrator with over 25 published books....
Dark Bunny Illustration
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My name is Alex Chenery and I run a fresh new freelance illustration service, specializing in children's illustrations and character designs.
My name is Irene Bodnaruk. When I was child I loved colorful and funny illustrations more even ...
Romanian Children's Book Illustrator
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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
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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 ...
My name is Lisa Lang. I have a very diverse way in art. I airbrush, paint, draw. The style of illustrating ...
Korfano Art - gallery of paintings and illustrations
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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 ...
The Illustrated Imagination of Jimmy Ettele
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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 ...
My artworks are very bright, happy, positive, cute, and whimsical ones. Children love my artworks....
Award-Winning Art for Your Book
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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
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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 ...
Micha Archer Illustrator
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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 ...
Children's Illustrations and Vignettes by Tara Case
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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 ...
Professional experienced illustrator looking for Hire!
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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'...
Illustrations by the Mother of Family Ideas
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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
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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
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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
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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 ...
Iris Biran - children's illustrator
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I am a freelance illustrator with a background in painting, which makes my style "painterly".
Since graduation from university in creative arts, I have ...