Children's Book Illustrator
by Helen Luzgin
(Western Massachusetts)
Hi everyone. I'm Helen. I am a children's book illustrator who adds lots of color and fun to the books. I try to update my clients each day with the sketches and work-in-progress images of their book. Don't hesitate to contact me.
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Illustrations with a soul
by Tanya M.
(Belchertown, MA, USA)
Morning tea... pot.
Catch me if you can
Soulful illustration
I firmly believe in a "do it by hand" approach to illustration. I have nothing against digital art, except for me it lacks soul, and soul is essential for children's book illustrations.
A great story with great illustrations is a first step in developing a child's imagination and creativity.
I work in watercolor, acrylics, oil, ink, or pencils.
There is no set fee. Everything depends on the project.
You can contact me by email at: illustration.tm@gmail.com
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Visual Storytelling
by Marshalll H Peck III
(Londonderry NH, USA)
hedgehog soup
Telling a story with pictures
Story-telling in the visual realm requires the ability to transform words, not always the obvious ones, into another media such as graphite, oil, water color, or acrylic. Without the power to interpret those words creatively, no media in the universe, however stunning, will succeed.
Having had several books published for kids, I understand the process. My work is always intended to tell a story. My site is an eclectic group of images.
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BOOK meets ILLUSTRATOR
by David J Condry
(Boston, MA)
feel like being creative?
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 to different degrees: sometimes a lot, sometimes just a little, but always imaginative.
I enjoy making children's book styled artwork because it gives me a chance to really use my imagination. Kids LOVE busy, bright, intricate images. Especially when you've put a bit more thought into it then the normal joe. Young people are always smarter than you think. I like to make my images sometimes complex and always meaningful on multiple levels because Kids pick up on these things. Thoughtfulness, depth, and humor make a great picture book. Side note: I do art classes with elementary school students and I love it! Sometimes their art inspires me more than my own.
As a book illustrator, I've done one full book called "SPF 30, a young person's guide to the human body, cancer, and skin cancer prevention". I've also had work published in a poetry anthology for children. I love making all types of art for whatever context but somehow, Illustration stands out... maybe because it's the hardest. I LOVE A CHALLENGE!
When I'm compensated for a job, it all depends on the project itself. Different factors come in to play like how the images will be used, how much they're going to be used, how detailed the work should be, how many images are needed or what size they need to be. So let's talk! Feel free to e-mail or call me.
Thanks! I look forward to teaming up with you to make some artwork and narrate a story that will enrich the lives of many.
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Heck, call David Condry!...857-413-1397.
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Illustrations by Amy
by Amy Crosby
(Durham, Maine)
Loons at camp
Illustrations by Amy
For the past four years, I've found immense pleasure in teaching art to kindergarten through 8th-graders. In the back of my mind, however, I've always wanted to write and illustrate children's books, and I've been practicing ever since I could hold a pencil, crayon, or the mud from my parent's ditch.
I am a working artist as well as a teacher; I do art every day, and have written and illustrated one book on my own and plan to do more. I create cards, prints, do photography, and love to experiment, mixing all mediums together to create something new.
I'm a certified, highly-qualified k-12 art teacher, with minors in art history and studio art.
My art has been descibed by other people as vibrant and bright; I like to make it as rich and juicy as I can; saturated with color and expression. Nature is a huge influence, especially that of Maine, which is where I live and the place that I love.
My favorite mediums are acrylic, watercolor, and collage, but I'm willing to use anything if it will give the right effect. Color is strongly tied to my emotions, and it's reflected in my house, my art, my clothing, my dinnerware.
Email is the best way to reach me, and I look forward to meeting new people to share ideas with. I'm probably the easiest person to get along with that you've ever met, so please let me know what I can do for you to make this work for both of us. Thank you, and I look forward to future endeavors!
Please visit my web album, Amy Art, for more of my work.
Contact me at: amycrosby9@gmail.com
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Jenna - Contract Artist
(Massachusetts)
note: all sketches are copyright and cannot be used or reproduced without my permission
Jenna - Contract Artist
I have a unique style which transforms pencil drawings to realistic visions - squiggles to a graphic design - a single object to a full explosion. My drawings range from modern graphic designs to children's illustrations to nature sketches.
I am also available for unique contract assignments using sand and other three dimensional media to create one of a kind artwork.
My sketch book and sample art is now becoming available on Facebook. Contact me for samples or propose an initial assignment before signing to a full length contract.
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Personal Illustration
by Patti Argoff
(Connecticut)
The King of Beasts
Patti Argoff, Illustrator
My work is deeply personal, it's not what "I do", it's "who I am".
I love animals of all kinds, so it's a real joy when I get to illustrate animals, but working with human subjects can be equally as interesting for me.
Historical subjects are also something I enjoy working on. I have a particular interest in historical costume, I feel that getting the details down is a forte of mine.
My work is done as watercolors on paper.
Patti received her BFA in Visual Communication from The School of Visual Arts in 1981 and has received awards for her work from How Magazine, the Syracuse Press Club, and the New York State Press Association.
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Illustrative Artist
by Jen Frazer
(Boston, MA)
Illustrative Artist
Art is something I do for fun, and do well. I see stories and I draw them.
I have a bachelor's in studio art, and have done a handful of group shows. I am familiar with the professional world but don't live there.
Mostly I do art to amuse myself and others, the same way others might keep a journal or diary. But now I am a ministry student in need of some money, and this stray talent lying around, I thought I would cast my net upon the waters to see if I might be able to do something with this.
I am willing to produce a sample illustration for any proposed project. And such things as fees and timelines can be ironed out at that point.
I am most comfortable with pencil, (colored and graphite), and marker - art materials I have found more than sufficient for most illustrations I have done so far. But even there I am flexible, depending on the needs of the project determined between myself and the author.
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Unique Children's Book Illustrator
by Chris Young
(Waterbury Center, VT, US)
Canyon Escape!
Hello!
If you are looking for a unique illustrator who will provide you with exciting, memorable, and meaningful images to expand the experience of your writing then look no further. Please check out my portfolio at Talkspot Gallery.
I have several years experience with character and concept design for children's toy, game, and show ideas and a lifetime of drawing for my own pleasure.
I will provide preliminary sketches to match your ideas and work in steps from there. I work with Photoshop to complete layout and color of my illustrations. I will provide you with digital copies of the work when completed in a format that you can accept.
You will retain the rights to the art in most cases; all I ask is that I can use the art in a portfolio for self promotion (with credit to your body of work of course). I am flexible as far as payments are concerned, but $175 per one page illustration is an average.
If you like what you have seen and read, please contact me via email or through my portfolio site.
Thanks for your time!
-Chris Young
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Creative Children's Book Illustrator-Matthew Gauvin
by Jeremy Foster-Fell
(Wolcott, VT)
Book cover for The Caterpillar and the Express Train
Matthew Gauvin grew up in a house full of art supplies and inspiration. Now that house lies on a dead end street with no life inside, as a fire killed it ten years ago, but he continues to be inspired by the world around him.
Despite the fire damage, Gauvin still goes back and discovers small remnants of the art supplies he once used as a child in that house. He opens old creaky drawers to discover faded colored paper, scattered glitter, wooden beads, plastic scissors, dried paints and all of his charred artwork from grade school. As he looks through these items he realizes how much he loved making art and how much he enjoyed showing it off. Although these cheap dusty supplies don’t look like much now, they are what got him started in his love for making art and his eventual career as an illustrator.
Gauvin began to realize his potential as an artist when teachers at school encouraged him, and they showed the artwork to other teachers. One of his high school art teachers had so much faith in his gifts that he entered Gauvins’ work into a few art competitions in an attempt to help him get accepted into art college. Because of Mr. Golden, Gauvin won various awards and ultimately got accepted into his first choice college.
Before going to college Gauvin accepted seven awards and prestigious honors. Among these is an award presented by U.S. Senator, James M. Jeffords for the “Congressional Art Competition”, First place in the “2002 Federal Junior Duck Stamp and Design Contest”, and First place in the “2001 International Aviation Art Contest”. Throughout college he won Scholarships for artistic endeavors, First place in the third annual “Art at the National Examiner Contest” and some awards in local fairs.
Since college Gauvin moved back to Vermont and has worked as an accomplished illustrator. He has illustrated four children’s books, a cd cover, murals, Greetings cards, magazine spreads, and various logos. He continues to win awards in a variety of art competitions all over the U.S. His art won first place in the 2008 “Credit Card Reform: Dangers of Debt Cartoon Contest” for the popular vote and the Judges vote, also in 2008 a pumpkin carving design won second place in the pumpkin masters carving contest, In 2009 one of his illustrations took second place in the After Sputnik Art Project in New York City. (This painting is displayed in another part of the gallery called “Graduate Pinball”).
Gauvin’s primary focus for his freelance illustration career is children’s book art. In all of his books he strives to create unique characters with a spark of life and clarity of expression. With the advice and input of his clients he draws these characters into a world of awe and wonder where the reader will be enthralled with the action and follow along with delight. HE brings the reader along for a ride to interesting perspectives and views, going from the point of view of a butterfly over Miami in one image to the inside of a trains wheel looking up at the passengers on a platform in another image. He is always conscious of the mood, feeling and atmosphere in an image to convey the meaning of the text beyond what words can describe. He is capable of using various mediums such as watercolor, gauche, pen and ink, graphite, digital and mixed media but his primary medium is oil paints. With oil paints he achieves luscious bright colors that will tickle the mind of any child. Whenever an image calls for a strong light source he is able to achieve a vibrant, glowing effect that radiates into the whole scene and dances along forms.
The illustration displayed here is the cover illustration for his recently published book “The Caterpillar and the Express Train”. To view more of Matthew's work or to commission him for your own illustration needs, go to his personal website at MatthewGauvin.com, or e-mail matthew.gauvin@gmail.com
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Wicked Illustrations
by Melanie Therrien
(Auburn Me)
Fairie Face Off
I have been painting commissions for my clients for over 10 years, including works on canvas, murals, a restaurant awning, and most recently created 17 illustrations for the first book in a children's series. The 120 page book titled, "The Cape Cod Witch and the Pirate's Treasure," is geared toward the young and young at heart. It is a combination picture/chapter book. I thoroughly enjoyed this aspect of my art career and along with continuing the series I would also love to pick up other illustration commissions. My price is negotiable, however I do prefer royalties. I also exhibit original work at galleries, participate in art shows, curate for an Art House as well as teach art classes for kids. I continue my education at Central Maine Community College. Visit my site.
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