Delightful Tales Illustrations

by Mary Manning

Delightful Tales Illustrations

I work in watercolors, pen and ink, and digitally, often combining all three to get the most dynamic effect. Greatly influenced by the illustrators of the early twentieth century, I strive to awaken the magic they taught in my works.

I have had several children's books published, and for a full listing of published books and recent clients, as well as my portfolio, please visit visit me at Children's Illustrators. You can also email me at mary.mnnng@gmail.com, so let's get started!

Whimsical and Fantastical Illustrator

by Kelsey Holt

Whimsical and Fantastical Illustrator

Hi! My name is Kelsey Holt, and I am an illustrator of children's books, caricatures, murals, and much more. My art is whimsical and lively, full of vibrant colors and adorable animals and figures.


My work is done in acrylic paint which I use more like watercolor. I am willing to negotiate on price based on the project. I love working closely with my contractors to develop the best possible product for them.

My website (under construction) is Little Sprout Illustrations.

You can contact me via email: littlesproutillustration@gmail.com (please note, the email does not have an 's' in 'illustrations' at the end)

Whimsical and fancy-free illustration

by Jennifer Wilham

Jennifer Wilham: Whimsical and fancy-free

Hi! My name is Jennifer Wilham and I am a recent graduate with a BFA in graphic design. My art evokes emotion by using every sense a child needs in order to grasp on to what the story is saying.

I use every design element (shape, color, texture, etc...) needed to create a place in a child's mind that is strictly theirs. The work you are gazing at was for my senior show, and it depicts what my art is about.

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The fear of being able to confide in someone is an emotion I have been visualizing for the past year.

This body of work is a memoir of transferring emotional experiences into a powerful, visual interaction. By combining illustrations and pastel color juxtaposed to the creepy sense of clowns and circuses, together they create a false sense of confidence.

Each piece leads to a different experience, building up to the most insecure moments in one’s life, and falling back into reality. This fifteen piece series reflects the manipulation people put others through for self-confidence, and the hope of recovery in the aftermath.

I drew inspiration from graphic designers such as Alfons Mucha, Craig Fraiser, and Diana Sudyka.

Mucha uses narrow, vertical layouts with curvilinear and whimsical shapes that cut into the positive space, which draws the eye through the piece. Fraiser uses solid forms to create an environment, which makes his work clean and simple. Sudyka has the talent of being able to form type within a space, as well as her illustration techniques with light strokes and choice of pastel color.

Color choice was inspired by children’s books on all levels. I chose the pastel palette to create a surrel, dream-like state and take the mind into a different place.

I wanted to create physical visual layers as this girl is led into a magical world, and the viewer with her, even becoming her if they wish. Her interactions in the dream world are real life events, and as she realizes this was not meant to be her world, she escapes, and falls back into her reality.

The confidence she gains in herself is genuine, as she sheds her past and steps right back into life. This time, on her own.

Classical Whimsy

by Brian Mathas Burt
(Cincinnati, OH USA)

I am a classically trained painter that paints non traditional subject matter. The majority of my work leans towards the humorous side of things and makes you smile at the simplest of things.

Visit Brian Mathas Burt.

Whimsical Art for Children's Books

by Leonard Filgate
(Fresno, CA)

My art is fun and whimsical, yet has a sophistication not always found in children's books. You might know the RIP SQUEAK® Characters which my wife, author and book designer, Susan Yost-Filgate and I created. RIP SQUEAK® is a successful Brand which is known and collected worldwide. More of the imagery may be seen at RipSqueak.com

While I occasionally still work on RIP SQUEAK® images, I have chosen to also explore other avenues with my art and am thus open to new projects. I prefer creating images of animals and imaginary or exaggerated characters over humans. My work is usually executed in acrylic on canvas or board, or pencil on paper. I am skilled at painting and drawing and like working in both mediums.

As an artist and illustrator, I have received few book awards and numerous honors, including a major solo exhibition of my work at the Delaware Art Museum and in 2003, I was the featured illustrator at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. I am an Artist Member of the New York Society of Illustrators.

I'm not inexpensive, but if you want work that is of a high quality, unique, and exceptional, contact me with your ideas and we can discuss costs, options, and possibilities.

I look forward to bringing your ideas to life.

Visit Leonard at FilgateART.com.

Dreamy and Whimsical Colorful Illustration

by Mollie
(Colorado)

Dreamy and Whimsical Colorful Illustration


Hello! I create imaginative scenes via watercolor, fine pen, and/or acrylic painting, that are very whimsical and colorful.

Because my subject matter and shapes are often times surreal, I have heard before that my art looks like Dr. Seuss, however, I believe that I have my own style.

I work with many mediums, watercolor, fine pen, and acrylic, sometimes alone, and sometimes in combination with each other.

Please contact me for other examples of my work: Faxelange@gmail.com or visit my Etsy site, Rosette Boutique.

Published Illustrator of Children's Books

Published Children's Book Illustrator

Pam Mauseth has been working in freelance illustration, design, and photography for over twenty years. A master of characterization, her work has appeared in

- children's books
- animation
- game design, and
- educational curriculum.

Her colorful, whimsical style is expressed in both conventional and digital media (Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel).

She is a published children's book illustrator (with an agent, but works independently as well), and has worked for a number of public and private companies as an illustrator, animator and content writer. Pam's commercial design work also includes package design and advertising.

You can view more of her style at Fetch It! Studios.

Sweet Children's Book Illustrations

by Julie Bryant

Sweet Art Design Specializing in Children's Book Illustrations


Let Sweet Art Design create your children's book illustrations!

Illustrator Julie Bryant has illustrated 6 picture books, written and published 3 of her own children's books and is currently preparing her 4th book releasing early Spring 2010.

Julie has over 15 years experience in writing, editing and layout of children's books while also specializing in children's picture book illustrations. Her style is whimsical and sweet with vivid colors using the latest digital software - Corel Painter and a digital drawing tablet.

To view her slideshow and sample artwork please visit Sweet Art Design for more information.

Each book illustration is available for fee negotiation based on the complexity of illustrations needed by each author. No book is too small. Just need cover art or full-color interior illustrations? Julie Bryant would love to finish your story with beautiful illustrations!

Contact the illustrator by email at juliebryant20@sbcglobal.net.

LG Illustrations

by Lauren Gulino

Fresh. Fun. Vibrant. Original.


My work can bring you back to those whimsical days when you were a child.

I've acquired my BFA in studio art and illustration at Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ.

I have showcased my work in several one-man art shows, and have been published by Lulu.com and most recently AuthorHouse.

My style is vibrantly fun and full of life - as children are. I do not like to pigeon-hole myself into one style, but no matter what the medium, my illustrations take on a life of their own. My illustrations can be simplistic and they can be technical, depending on the project needs.

I work in a variety of media. Most notably with a blend of watercolor and colored pencils. I sometimes work on toned paper, and I frequently add mixed media.

In my example, which was completed for a non-profit group sponsoring children with cancer, a little boy gains his strength from a beam of light. This is composed of mixed media and colored pencils.

My fees range depending on the project.

In order to 'audition' for a project I am willing to send sketches and color studies.

I like to work directly with the team on the project, and collaboratively bounce ideas back and forth. I like to get things right the first time, but am always willing to make adjustments.

More of my work can be seen at LG Illustrations.

Contact Laurie by email.

Thank you! And I hope we can work together soon!

Illustrator Todd Schmid

(San Diego, Ca, U.S.A.)

Children's Book Illustrator=The Artistic Solution!


My love for the fantastic, whimsical and weird has shaped the images I paint and the themes that I explore. With a palette that is bright and lively, I like to build and compose images that the viewer can "climb into and have a look around".

Visit The Art & Sol of Todd Schmid.

Creating Whimsical Illustrations

by Mark A. Hicks
(Phoenix, AZ)

I'm a freelance illustrator creating artwork on assignment and independently for numerous publishers and companies around the globe. I specialize in creating whimsical illustrations for children's books and magazines, textbooks, greeting cards, educational clip art, advertisements and marketing materials, websites, and much more.

Visit Mark A. Hicks, Illustrator.

Unique Whimsical Style Children's Illustration

A painter of 30 years, Deborah Eve Alastra is now also illustrating children's books. Hand rendered in mixed media, then digitalized and formatted for print and/or digital books and the web.

The combination of media offers special effects, especially suited for younger children. Flexible, easy to work with, emails proofs and edits. Negotiable fees with or without a royalty %. Please view all portfolios and samples of work and media listed below.

Deborah Eve Alastra Art

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