Talented cartoonist or realist

by Amy Gibbs
(Naylor, GA)

Talented cartoonist or realist

I am an elementary school teacher, but have always been very talented at sketching amd drawing. I was formally a graphic design major, although the majority of my ability is self-taught and practice.


I work with a variety of media types, but am more comfortable with pen and ink, watercolor, pastels, and colorpencils.

I have the ability to create very life-like pictures, as well as, caricature-type cartoons with personality. I can provide quick sketches of ideas before being chosen as an illustrator.

I am quite new at this, so price is negotiable, depending on detail needed and materials. Please contact me via email with any questions. My email is amydione@gmail.com

Affordable Children's Book Illustrations

by Michaela McCullough
(Orlando, Florida)

Affordable Children's Book Illustrations

I am a full time illustrator who is always looking for new and exciting projects.

I'm also a perfectionist at heart, and it is extremely important to me that your book comes out exactly the way you had envisioned it, or better.

My style of illustrated varies, depending on the project.

I like to work with traditional medium such as acrylic, watercolor, and pencil.

Children's Book Illustrator / Artist

by Cheryl Akins
(Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA)

I illustrate themes that are bright and vibrant, whimsical and fanciful -- drawings and illustrations that children love to look at and that help them imagine the story they are reading or having read to them. The more colorful and fantastic, the better! Currently, I am working on a portfolio that is completely dedicated to art and illustrations that appeal to children.

My illustrations can convey a story even without any words. My dream is to create a children's book where a child tells the story just by looking at the pictures -- where every story they think of is the right or perfect story for the book.

I've been an artist ever since I was old enough to hold a crayon or pencil. I've been an illustrator for more than twenty years. I work mainly in colored pencil, ink, and acrylic. My portfolio, which I am always adding new works to, can be viewed at CAA Illustration.

I welcome everyone to view my work and to please contact me if they would like more information about me and my work.

Remi's Book Illustrations and Design

by remi bryant
(Ellenwood, Ga)

Hello, my name is Remi Bryant and I am a freelance illustrator and graphic artist residing in the Atlanta, Ga area.

Although I've been drawing my entire life, I've been illustrating children's books for the past 5 years. My work to date has been specializing in figurative and cartoon images.

My graphic design degree enables me to be proficient in preparing final book layouts that are complete with text and images. All that you'll need is a printer!

The majority of my book illustrations are completed with Photoshop and Illustrator but I do work in pencils and paints from time to time. My style tends to be realistic and vibrant in color and you can view more of my work on my site, Remiz Art & Design.

Please, feel free to contact me on my site and let me know what you think and if I can assist you in bringing your words to life! My email address is remi@remizart.net.

Rainbows, Mandalas and other Art

by Carole Stevens Bibisi
(Bradenton, Florida)

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 Australia, to make great gifts for my grandkids, but it blossomed into something else when people began reading it, & asking for copies. By then I had finished the Bronte series so I decided to self- publish the introductory book, 'Tails.'

I also realized it would help the homeless animals, especially the stigma & bad luck rap the black cats receive. A portion of my sales helps support my Local Shelter.

I love Rainbows & they are all through my work. I'm influenced by stained glass windows, Celtic & Art Nouveau styles, & my medium is Prismacolor pencils.

I have a Rainbow Angel & Mermaids, (more to come!)

Mandalas are amazing & healing to make & gaze at, & creating them is a special joy for me. Enjoy my feast of colorful Mandalas! Read about the interesting art & history of Mandala making, as described on site.

I was educated in Art College in New Zealand & initially worked in the Advertising/ Newspaper & display field when I left college.

I have my first Solo Art Exhibition coming up for the whole month of May in the Manatee Arts Council Gallery in the Village of the Arts, Bradenton Florida. May 2nd to 30th.

Enjoy!

Carole's website is Art Harmony CSB.

Book Artist Works Cheap!

by Michael Lafrinere
(New Smyrna Beach, Florida)

Andrew Lafrinere specializes in book art, book illustrations, and book cover design. He is a complete artist with experience when it comes to working with authors and publishers. Simple Contracts and full client support are always available. Cheap, Cheap, Cheap! Find him at Book-Artist.net.

Creative Children's Book Illustrator

by Diana McManus Whitman
(Borden Springs, Alabama)

Creative Children's Book Illustrator Diana McManus Whitman


Creating vibrant, unique and just plain fun illustrations Diana has over 20 years of experience as a fine artist/Illustrator, graduating with excellence from the University of London for Children's Book illustration. (View samples of Diana's portfolio.) Diana works in most media from pencil to oils. Please feel free to contact the artist at artistsfantasy@aol.com and she will be happy to speak with you about your project.

Illustrator with Picture Book Speciality

by Julie Leiman Weaver
(St. Pete, Florida, USA)

Experienced Professional Children's Book Illustrator with a Picture Book Speciality


I am an experienced, professional Children's Book Artist / Illustrator with a Master's Degree in Mass Communications and excellent drawing, design and computer skills.

I specialize in picture books and do a beautiful job illustrating children, adults, animals, buildings, landscapes and scenery using many mediums. This includes watercolor, guache, acrylic, pastels and pencils, among others. It also includes pen and ink and computer illustrations as well as mixed media.

I usually charge between 25.00 and 50.00 per full color illustration depending on the complexity and number of illustrations. Sometimes, I can do line drawings and computer illustrations for less.

I am proficient at Photoshop and Illustrator and have a long background of Graphic Design, which means I can also do book and cover layout. I work quickly and often illustrate books within a week or two. I look forward to hearing from you to further discuss your individual project.

Thank you for your consideration. Best Regards,
Julie Weaver

Visit Julie Leiman Weaver: Pastel Paintings.

The Becca Lea Experience

by Becca Edwards
(Athens, Ga)

I am a freshly graduated drawing major from the University of Georgia. I have been drawing and painting since I was a toddler, and I have always been fascinated by the illustrations in the books I read as a child, as well as trying to recreate the Disney movies I watched.

Watercolor is the medium I prefer, but I am also skilled with graphite, oil, and acrylic. I love saturated bright colors, tight renderings, abstract, and stylized drawings. My style is bright, fluid, and semi-realistic, but I can emulate any style needed.

Throughout my career as an artist I have designed concert posters, album covers, t-shirt designs, murals, furniture detailing, portraits, and countless other projects. My passion is to illustrate, and it is my dream to be able to do something I love as a living.

I would be honored to illustrate for amazing children's books that will resonate throughout their lives, as the books I read as a child have done for me.

I can be contacted at Tabithabanks@hotmail.com and my work can be seen at Becca Edwards on Facebook.

I am happy to provide sample sketches, and anything else needed for the job. Thank you so much for your consideration, I look forward to hearing from you.

Soulful Southern Artist

by Jennifer Hargrove
(Mobile, AL 36608)

Jennifer Hargrove: Artist and Illustrator


I have been described as a "soulful southern artist". I have experience with many mediums such as acrylics and oils, colored pencils, pastels, charcoal, pen & ink, and more. I have fine art portraits in private collections throughout the United States. I love to draw and paint any and everything. I am able to illustrate light-hearted, almost jovial illustrations for children's books, with sometimes strong and vibrant color and other times quite the opposite. Whatever is needed to portray the characters and situations presented in the stories. This is what I do best...I love children. I love art. And I love a good story...

Visit this soulful southern artist.

Noelle Rousseau Illustration and Painting

(Savannah, GA USA)

Noelle Rousseau Illustration and Painting


I use many many materials when creating artwork, I love texture. My work is usually colorful and lively, though I also like to use traditional pen and ink when creating black and white images.

The work that I like to produce is picture and children's book illustration and gallery artwork/fine art.

I'm currently a senior at Savannah College of Art and Design majoring in Illustration.

I'm looking for authors that need an illustrator to visualize their text.

See all my work on Facebook.

Email me at: nrouss21@gmail.com.

Traditional and Digital Illustrations

by Carey R. Drake
(Atlanta Metro)

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 is inspired by the likes of Bill Watterson and Phillipe Fix. I love the kinetic power of the cartoon, but I try to tame it with the stately beauty of classic illustration.

The illustration above is from my own children's story, "Safe and Sound". In this book, I used a technique that I have been favoring recently. I skipped the inking stage altogether and scanned the pencils directly into Photoshop, where I digitally painted it. I love the grit and grain under the soft, luminous colors. Somehow it feels raw and polished at the same time.

My prices are negotiable. An illustration like the one above will command around $250.00. Simpler illo's are less, more complex ones are more. You end up with a high-resolution digital image and a written agreement granting you publication rights. I retain credit and portfolio rights.

Visit Carey's dA gallery or email him.