Illuminate Your Story

by Taillefer Long
(Charleston, SC, USA)

Story illuminated

I specialize in illustrations for Children’s Books, working in both traditional and digital media. My process is efficient and based on full transparency and open communication to make sure everyone is happy.

I firmly believe in that the best results come from Creative Collaborations and that’s how I approach my services (but please, don’t micro-manage).

What sets me apart from other illustrators is that I approach the process as an interpreter of the visual language, drawing on a wide range of skills, media and styles to best convey your vision or message. After a lifetime of experimenting and studying everything from figurative oil painting to Disney cartoons, I consider my abilities to understand and implement whatever style is the best match for your message and tone.

I guess it’s a natural extension of being raised in several different countries and having to adapt to foreign cultures and contexts since childhood. I am fluent in Italian, French and Spanish (and English, of course) and Graphics / Visual Storytelling is my mother tongue

I take a lot of pride in my work and the process of visual storytelling and creative collaboration.

I have been working with new and established authors, editors and publishers for over a decade, finalizing work for print and web production.

I take great pleasure in making the publishing process as painless as possible for first-time authors (since I’ve worked with many). Over a dozen published children’s books, hundreds of cartoons, book covers, logos and references to bridge the digital divide!

My website is IlluminatedStories.com but my blog at ChildrensIllustrationArtist.com is probably the most useful. I look forward to helping you bring your story to life!