Children's Book Illustrator Needed for a Somatics Themed Series (Paid Test Illustration)

Hi! I'm working on a passion project teaching kids (and grown-ups) about somatics. That's the practice of noticing and communicating with our own bodies and the world around us. One of the ways I'm bringing this to life is through a small series of illustrated children's books. The books are currently in draft form with placeholder boxes standing in for the art, and I'm looking to bring a real illustrator into the process. There are three books in the series so far: - The Inside Game (interoception) - The Outside Game (exteroception) - The Moving Game (proprioception) Each one has a reference PDF with a character guide, color palette, and full list of illustrations needed, sized as they'll appear in the finished book. I'll share these with applicants I'm speaking with. What I'm looking for to start: Pick any one illustration from any of the three books and show me your take on it. A sketch, a style test, whatever feels right to you. This isn't a spec work trap, it's a paid task, and there's no wrong answer. I just want to see how you'd bring these characters and moments to life. Please note: no AI generated images. I'm looking for hand drawn or digitally illustrated work created by you. Feel free to ask me anything about the story, the characters, or the overall vibe I'm going for before you get started. Budget: $40 to $75 fixed price, depending on the complexity of the illustration you choose Timeline: 4 days Skills needed: Children's book illustration, character design, digital illustration