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Children's Book Illustrator Jobs

This page was suggested to me by a children's book illustrator in search of work.

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.

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.

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

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

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 ...

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 is more than representing words in art; the details of an illustration should draw the reader, young or old, into a different ...

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 ...

Michelle Hope, Freelance Artist  Not rated yet
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 ...

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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