need watercolor illustrations for childrens book. Potential for projects in the future and cover art

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Summary

I am looking for a skilled illustrator with strong consistency to develop a cohesive series of watercolor style illustrations for a children’s book project. This will be an ongoing project featuring multiple scenes, environments, and cultural storytelling moments. Project Overview Strict Visual Restrictions No animals of any kind No dogs or animal companions No leaf stems or plant sprouting elements on Olivia No overly cartoonish or exaggerated proportions No modern American-style cartoon aesthetic Must remain culturally and visually aligned with French/European storybook design

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
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  • 3-6 months
    Duration
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  • $20.00

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    $80.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Illustration
Character Design
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  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
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Member since May 10, 2026
  • United States
    5:19 PM

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