Kim Sponaugle

Kim's Picture Book Sampler

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 wants to express. I think the best illustrations are those that get a hold of my heart and imagination. A good use of color, design and and well rendered characters are part of the recipe for a great book. But not just that, it needs life in the illustrations, expression, whimsy and delightful surprises.

My picture book illustration is bright,colorful,and full of expression! I used to work as a children's cartoon portrait artist and have rendered hundreds of children's faces - I think this has strengthened my ability to show children's expressions in my work. I enjoy using color to set mood in my books. I work in watercolor, pastels and pen and ink mediums.

Prices

Black line art (chapter books)

$50-75.00 per illustration - based upon complexity

Black line art illustration books 1-2 weeks for sketches and based on a 10 illustration chapter book and approx. 2 weeks for finished art (depending on complexity)

Pastel (for simpler styles)

$75-100.00 per illustration - based upon complexity

Pastel illustration books take about 2 weeks for sketches on average, and upon approval, 2-3 weeks for finished art (based on a 15-20 page picture book)

Watercolor (for more detailed work)

$125-150.00 per illustration - based upon complexity

For a watercolor illustration book It takes 2-3 weeks for sketches on average and 4-5 weeks for finished artwork (based on a 24 page picture book and complexity of project)

I enjoy working with self-publishing authors and would be happy to talk with you about your project!

Learn more about Kim and see more of her work at Picture Kitchen Studio. In fact, she has so much to show you that you can go here too!