Are you looking for a children’s book illustrator and designer to turn your idea into an actual book?

I can create that book from start to finish!

My services will provide you with…

My name is Sarah and I am a well-established children’s book illustrator, with over 12 years’ experience. I love nothing better than getting my crayons out, as I’m really a big kid at heart. This allows me to create the books that children love!

Whether you’re looking for a crazy crocodile, wimpy washing machine, or a flabby flamingo, my experience in creating unique children’s illustrations means that I am able to approach any project with unique and exciting ideas, and not just the typical run-of-the-mill art and layouts.

Bringing Your Story to Life

People often get stuck with how to bring their books to life, and this is where I can help.

Frequently asked questions include: “What’s the process?” “How do I go about getting my story made into a book?” “Can I just get two copies made?”

I can guide you through the whole process, starting with your story and going right through to getting the book printed. I can answer your questions along the way, and make sure that you are getting the book you want out of this journey.

What Can I Offer You?

• Original and unique illustrations that children will love

• Layouts and printing taken care of

• Affordable, professional illustrations that won’t break the bank

• A series of artwork revisions to get your book looking perfect

• Final art work supplied in your desired format: High resolution PDF, TIFF, EPS etc., for any purpose/any size

• An illustrator that will work with you every step of the way, ensuring you’re happy with the progress on your book

• A few giggles and smiles along the way!

How Will We Fit Together?

It is well known in the children’s book industry that the younger market is one of the hardest to impress due to children getting easily bored when reading. This is why it is so important to find the right illustrator.

Illustrations are key in bringing your book to life. To truly capture a child’s attention you need your illustrations to be funky, fun and eye-catching. This is where I can help! Your illustrations will have a unique and distinct style, presenting the characters and the story in a way that intrigues and entertains children of your target ages, and sometimes even adults! I think that every drawing must be unique and unforgettable. It has its own character, its own look, its own story.

You want to stand out, and to do this each and every character in your book needs to be distinct and memorable. Whether it’s a loveable bunny rabbit or a devious fox, I really get into the heads of your characters to make their mannerisms, actions and emotions truly believable and interesting, which children will love!

My Illustration Process

If you want the very best characters for your children’s book, you need to know your characters and their stories inside out. I have a particular way in which I like to work to ensure that every point is covered.

Step one

As soon as I receive a book project the first thing I do is read the story. I read it multiple times and start doodling whilst I read, which helps me determine how the character should look. I also put voices to all of the characters and try to imagine what they would sound like. After a while I have an entire backstory in my head and can see their ages, their friends, where they live and what emotions and characteristics make up their character. I keep sketching until I get the character in my head on paper, and when I have finished these initial sketches, I send them back to you for feedback. I feel it is this process that really sets me apart from other children’s book illustrators! I work closely with my clients from the very beginning.

Step two

We can then refine the drawings to really make sure they are how you envisioned them, and I will help with any aspect if you would like advice. This process always results in a truly distinct set of characters that children as well as adults will love! This is the part where I get out the paints and crayons; it’s an amazing part of the process as it completely transforms the drawings.

(Changes are unable to be made after this stage free of charge as they will require a re-draw)

 Step three

Once your characters/illustrations are complete to your satisfaction, it’s time to bring them all together. I will help with any aspect if you would like advice. This process always results in a truly distinct set of characters that children as well as adults will love! The use of the digital software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign then takes over the paint brushes and we can start to create your dream book.

Generating the digital form is where the book truly comes to life. This is the stage where we set the text with the completed illustrations. Getting to see how it all works together is SO rewarding.