About Design

by Tiziana
(Kew, Surrey, UK)

Hello,

I am a childrens' book illustrator. I come from Milan.

My work is mainly freelance and may include design for editorial, books and advertising.

Part of my portfolio is displayed on my web site.

Versatile & Unique Illustrator available!

by Jay Penn
(Galway, Ireland)

Versatile & Unique!

Hi, I'm Jay Penn, artist and illustrator with a flair for unusual creatures and the ability to use various media to achieve a wide variety of effects and styles.


I am proficient with

- watercolours
- pastels
- pencil
- ink
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- acrylics
- gouache...

...pretty much all and sundry, really.

I have a keen interest in traditional faerie lore and art, and my own work reflects that, but I am in no way restricted to this field, as I have a love of all children's books and illustration.

I am also a commited and thorough artist, so if you DO intend to use my skills, you can be assured of promptness, efficiencty, and a willingness on my part to give you the closest to what I can get to the work you most desire.

So drop me a line if you're interested and we can talk in more depth about what you are looking for and how I can help!

Visit The Fantastical Art of Jay Penn.

Colourful UK Children's Illustrator for Hire

by Angela Cater
(Manchester, Lancashire, UK)

Colourful UK Children's Illustrator (and Author)

To date, I have illustrated 5 children’s picture books, (3 of my own and 2 for Canadian writer, Giovanna Lagana). I specialise in painting animals, particularly cats, and work in a semi-realistic style.

I love colour and my illustrations are full of it! I also have an eye for detail and my animals look as if you could stroke them. My favourite medium is gouache, but I am equally comfortable working in coloured pencil, pen and ink or graphite.

I am keen to take on more freelance work with a view to hopefully one day being able to become a full time illustrator. As a self-published writer/illustrator, I understand most publishing lingo, and am able to produce print-ready files to the correct proportions.

As I currently have to work my illustration around my day job, it may take me longer than some other artists to complete a project, but you can be assured that it will receive my full attention each evening and weekend and will be produced to the best of my ability. In addition, I will keep in touch with you and let you know my progress every step of the way.

Visit Angela Cater's gallery at Tabby Cat Press.

Read Angela's post about publishing her own books at our sister site.

Dreamy, Dark, Nightmarish Illustration

by Karen (Mrs. Floweryapron!)
(Warwickshire, United Kingdom)

Dreamy, or Nightmarish, Children's Book Illustration

Hello to you!

I am a self taught Illustrator and slightly demented Mother. I use different materials to make my pictures, pencils, computers, paints, insects. My style is slightly dark I suppose, I don`t know. Can you tell me? a bit dreamy...or nightmarish?

I would be willing to Illustrate a book- if you would like this also, please contact me at Mrs. Floweryapron, Myths & Tales.

I am flexible as far as fees go and more than willing to send preliminary samples and sketches.

Thank you for taking the time to read my little blurb, please get in touch with any queries, I am a friendly soul.

Bye!

Mrs Floweryapron

Moscva Illustrations

by Ewa Mos
(United Kingdom)

Hello!

My name is Ewa Mos, for friends Moscva. I finished 6-years Fine Art
School in Poland. Now I'm 20 years old and I start study
Graphics & Illustration in UK.


I love doing illustrations and photography.

In illustrations also in photography I like to catch strange things.

All my illustrations are hand-drawing and colorized in digital way.

The most happy I am, when I can join photo&illustration together!

I have worked for a lot of dj's,events agencies, clubs - I make posters, also logos.

I contribute with Don't Panic and MISBEHAVE, DesignWars, SUPERSWEET, HIRO, DIM MAK.

It will be pleasure for me if you may have a look for my portfolio.

Cheers
Ewa Mos

See me also at Facebook.

Contact me at moscvva@gmail.com.

Enthusiastic Newbie!

by Donata Ewa Zawadzka
(UK by way of Poland)

A newbie with a lot of potential, eager to start a new project!


I am a newbie childeren's book illustrator. My name is Donata Ewa Zawadzka.

I'm Polish-born artist living in Kent, UK.

After completing my studies, a Diploma in Interior Design in Poland, I moved to the United Kingdom and I'm about to obtain a Diploma in Illustrating Children's Books in London Art College now.

I prefer working in traditional way - drawing or painting by hand, and then digitalizing my artwork. I've got a good knowledge of Photoshop which allow me to produce an illustration with a text as a final product. I'm sure you will see a lot of potential in my works and my knowledge in the matter of drawing for children.

What I like the most and feel good at is pencil drawing with light washes as it gives works that clear and cheerful look.

Other techniques I enjoying work in are acrylic, inks on paper, but also painting on silk and graphic techniques like

- drypoint
- monotype.

Art gives me happiness in its clearest form and I feel convinced that it's the very cure to all evil. I'm truly enjoying seeking new forms of expression and developing already possessed skills.

To see more my artwork please visit my profile on eLance: go to Portfolio.

Or visit my website if you wish to contact me.

Original and fun children's book illustration

by Cassandra Barron
(Glasgow, Scotland, UK)

Having just graduated from the Glasgow School of Art with a 2:1 in Fine Art Sculpture I have re-discovered my love for drawing and painting.

I have just completed a short children's story titled 'The Tale of the Woodhag' which comprises 15 full page illustrations and 16 written pages which i am in the process of trying to publish.

I have a vivid imagination and currently work part time doing arts and crafts workshops so I am in regular contact with children aged 5-12 which helps feed my imagination.

When presented with text or ideas I can come up with original images to complement these and I am willing to do sample sketches.

I mainly work in pen, pencil and watercolour.

As I am looking to build up my portfolio the fee is negotiable, if you can make a suggestion we can go from there.

Contact Cassandra Barron.

I look forward to hearing from you.

British freelancer

by Bryan Cummings

Bryan Cummings has been working as a freelance illustrator for many years, Working mainly for Publishing Houses in New York, London, Amsterdam.

His Illustration Style is a strange fine detail cartoon style with water color wash, His use of drawing pens and knowledge of the subject matter brings the world of the written word in to life.

Filling his mind with Pirates, Wizards & Witches, and things that go bump in the night is the norm for him.

But the most important rule for Bryan is to respect the written word, He believes that without the Author he has nothing to say! "Its like a magic potion, the Author has one part of the potion and the Illustrator the other, and without the ingredient from the Author the magic won't happen".

His method of workings is to receive a call, e-mail or letter written in Transylvanian dragons blood (Green if Possible) about your book or project you have in mind.

Then after you agree in principle that you would like him to illustrate your book i.e. price & quantity of illustrations, He will then send you via e-mail sketches of the illustrations two or three if needed, So you can have a full understanding of the book illustration you need.

It is only when you request him to complete the drawings in full line & color he will ask for payment of 25% of the full fee.

Then on completion of the Illustrations, He will request the remaining 75% of the fee.

The reason for the 25% fee at the beginning of the contract is because Bryan has a very loving wife and a wonderful two year old son, But if he doesn't put food on the table every evening, They won't be so loving and wonderful for very long!

Please feel free to contact Bryan any time to discuss your project.
Bryan currently lives with his wife and son in south west England (Hopefully!!! for a very long time)

Contact: Bryan Cummings
weblink: Bryan Cummings, Freelance Illustrator http://cummingsarts.weebly.com
e-mail: cummings.arts@yahoo.com

Bryan Cummings
41 Juniper Avenue
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL4 6AW

Animator and Book Illustrator

by Anastacia Tohill
(UK)

I graduated in July 2008 with a first class honours degree in Graphic Design, specialising in Animation from Norwich University College of the Arts.

My animation film ‘Undine’ has been screened at three festivals. I have a part-time job at Lowestoft College as a sessional software lecturer and recently gained a PTLLS City and Guilds Teaching qualification. I also do some freelance/self employed work including illustration.

I specialise mainly in mixed media type animation and illustration styles. I use both traditional and digital methods. For illustration work I mainly use Photoshop, Corel Painter, watercolours and pastels.

I am interested in pursuing a career and gaining experience in Teaching, Animation, Illustration, TV and Film.

I would love to illustrate a cover or book and my fees are negotiable.

Visit Anastacia Tohill, Animator-Illustrator.

Email Anastacia.

Chocolate Muffin Children's Illustrations

by Kate Day
(Southampton, England)

Kate Day Freelance Children's Illustrator


I did not go to university and come out with a degree in Fine Art or Illustration. Instead I have had careers as a Police Officer and a School Nurse but most importantly I am mum to Samuel, 16 and Jessica, 5.

I am a self taught illustrator and I have been painting since I was four years of age (34 years).

My experience of Children's illustration comes from 16 years of reading hundreds of children's books to my son and daughter.

I have my own, unique style although my drawings have been likened to those of EH Shepard - Winnie The Pooh and Jill Barklem - Brambly Hedge.
I work mostly in watercolour but can use any medium required.

All of my work is hand painted using the finest materials and completed to a very high standard.

Visit Kate Day - Freelance Children's Illustrator.

Greeting Card Artist

by Wendy
(Norfolk U.K)

Greeting card artist open to children's books


My Name is Wendy Taylor, I am a Published Artist.

Over the past Fifteen years I have Designed Greeting cards, Calendars and have recently illustrated a Childrens Book.

I work Freelance, from my Home and have built up a small but steady business.

When I first started painting my work was very detailed with a classic fine art look to it, I feel I have grown out of that stage now,and my work has become much freer, I like to use mixed media to get the effects I want, I just love to think up new Characters and feel that I now have the experience and ability to make them come alive on the paper,mostly just by a subtle move or change of expression.

My Latest Character is a little West Higland White Terrier called WOOF...A SMALL DOG WITH BIG ATTITUDE, I love to paint him getting up to alsorts, and I have had some really favourable reactions to him, but he is not really right for the Greeting card market, however I do feel that he would be so appealing in a Childrens book, and that is my dream. It would be wonderfull to know that Children were getting as much pleasure from seeing little WOOF as I do from painting him.

British designer and illustrator

by Daniel Ryves
(Eastleigh, Hants, England)

British designer and illustrator


Hi there and thank you for your interest:)

My name's Daniel and I'm a designer/illustrator from Eastleigh, Hants (England)

I design and illustrate all sorts for clients all over the world. check out my website, DLight Graphics, to see my work and feel free to respond with any questions.

I look forward to hearing back, and hopefully working with people through this site

:)

Dark Bunny Illustration

by Alex Chenery - Freelance Children's Illustrator
(Norwich)

My name is Alex Chenery and I run a fresh new freelance illustration service, specializing in children's illustrations and character designs.

I combine traditional pen and ink with a vivid imagination and digital technology.

Since setting up in October 2008 I am already involved with a number of projects which could potentially be rather exciting.

Since the birth of my twin boys in April 2008, my sudden lack of any social life allowed me to spend time setting up my business as a weekend job. Since January I have been doing this pretty much full time and the amount of children's television I now have to watch, it has really honed my skills as illustrator in the fantastic world of children!

So why not check out my website? I'll look forward to hearing from you.

Dark Bunny Illustration.

Children's Book Illustrator & Designer

by Caroline Mabey
(United Kingdom)

Children's Book Illustrator & Designer


My art medium is pencil, pastel and ink.

I try to keep my pictures as interesting and detailed as possible, as I find children love to find something new everytime they go back to a book.

I tend to focus my characters on animals as I am a great animal lover, although I have had a set of pre-school board books published called Bertie, in which the main character is a little boy and his dog. I then did a spin off series called Rufus (the Dog) and this has been published as a book of short stories called The Adventures of Rufus & Friends.

The pictures are colourful and fun and the stories all have a happy ending including a moral to each story.

Not only can I illustrate cartoons I can also do fine art and can draw almost anything.

See Caroline's cartoons as well as a video of her work.

U.K. Published Artist/Illustrator

by Laura Dawn Redmond
(Derbyshire)

Freelance Published Artist/Illustrator, Laura


Hi,

I am a Published artist.

And have been creating image for many years. I have completed many Ebook covers and Full print.

I use 3d imaging, with the program called Daz studio. Once i have rendered the images i need, i take these into other art programs like psp12, ps-cs3, vue 7, painter x for the final touches of the whole image.

I also use Oil paint on canvas.

Thank you
Laura :)

Illustrator and Artist

by Rosemarie Hillard
(Devon, England )

Illustrator and Artist Rosemarie Hillard ne (Small)


My link above will show you the type of different work I produce. I like creating illustrations for children's books. But I have done various wildlife work and also portraits as commissioned work.

The mediums I prefer to work with are watercolour and ink, and also pencil drawings. But for exhibitions I frequently produce acrylic paintings.

If you like something slightly different I can use special effects in my pictures with photography. I would classify myself not only as an artist but as an illustrator. I have also taught adults different drawing and painting techniques.

My fees are negotiable. I like to work closely with the author or buyer, even if contact is only over the internet, because sometimes the concept of the artist can be totally different to the person requiring the work.

It is very important to keep good communications going so all parties are happy with the outcome.

I am more than happy to do sample sketches, and make changes if necessary. My prime goal is to make my customer happy and to give the highest quality of work.

Please click on my link - Rosemarie Hillard - to view various pieces of work that I have produced. The best way to contact me is via Flickr, where I have an email address. Click the link above, then "profile."