Illustrate a Personalised Children’s Book

Project: Personalised Children’s Picture Book Illustration I am looking for an experienced children’s book illustrator to help bring a personalised picture book to life. The book is a sentimental story about a couple, their relationship, their beloved dog and the arrival of their baby. It is a personal family project intended to become a lifelong keepsake. The project * Approximately 16 illustrated story pages, plus a front cover. * Square book format: 12 × 12 inches. * Each finished illustration must be supplied as a high-resolution PNG, 3600 × 3600 pixels, 300 DPI. * Artwork must be suitable for professional printing. * I will supply the complete manuscript, character references, photographs, approved illustrations and a detailed visual reference guide. Artistic direction I am looking for a traditional, painterly children’s storybook aesthetic. The illustrations should feel warm, whimsical and timeless, with beautiful colours, expressive characters and carefully illustrated backgrounds. I already have an established visual direction and approved artwork for the cover and some interior pages. It is essential that all remaining illustrations maintain the same artistic style and visual consistency. Character consistency The book features three recurring characters: * A female protagonist, whose facial features, complexion, eyes, hair and overall appearance must remain recognisable throughout the book. * A male protagonist, whose established facial features, glasses and beard must remain consistent. * A small dog with distinctive black and caramel markings, expressive eyes, floppy ears and a pink collar. I have approved illustrated character references and real photographs available. These must be used as references rather than redesigning the characters for each illustration. Working arrangement I would like to work collaboratively with the illustrator. I prefer to commission one initial sample illustration first, agree on the style, character likeness and quality, and then proceed with the remaining pages in stages. I will provide detailed scene descriptions for every page. Revisions and feedback will be part of the process, as maintaining consistency across the entire book is essential. What I am looking for * A portfolio demonstrating experience illustrating children’s picture books. * Strong character illustration skills and the ability to maintain consistent characters across multiple scenes. * Experience with traditional watercolour, painterly or similar storybook illustration styles. * Attention to detail and the ability to follow an established visual reference. * High-resolution, print-ready final artwork. * Full commercial usage and reproduction rights for the finished illustrations. Please include examples of previous children’s book projects, your proposed workflow, estimated timeframe and an indicative price for the complete project. I am looking for an illustrator who can help create a beautiful, cohesive and timeless picture book rather than a collection of unrelated illustrations.