Maria H.
Leipzig, Germany
Illustrator for childrens and kids books and merchandise
$45.00/hr
Additional language:
German (native speaker)
Skilled in following drawing materials:
- watercolor
- colored pencil
- pencil (greyscale)
- ink (as well quill as ink pen)
- digital art
Skilled in following styles:
- a wide range of different childrenbook-styles and styles for books for young readers
- cel shading
- digital coloring with patterns
- b&w-drawings with hatching and stippling
- cartoon and manga styles
- realistic animal drawing
additional to illustration:
I use InDesign for typesetting and layouting (I studied production management and layouting/typesetting was part of the education) and therefore can deliver printready PDF of the book you want to print.
Work history
Work history
Mrs. Claus Explains the Magic of Gratitude
Jun 1, 2021
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Nov 28, 2023
No feedback given
Private earnings
Mrs. Claus Explains the Magic of Giving
Jan 27, 2023
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Nov 28, 2023
No feedback given
Private earnings
Typesetter for series of children’s books
5.0
of 1 reviews
Nov 27, 2020
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Nov 28, 2023
5.0
Feb 11, 2021
"Maria Hecher is the most talented, gifted artist! She turned my children’s story into pure magic! Her customer service, communications, attention to detail and creativity are out of this world…
Private earnings
Illustrator for Book 1: Kendry Uto, PI
May 26, 2022
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Aug 15, 2022
"Maria was professional & considerate. She gave relevant feedback, was intentional about communicating progress between milestones, was responsive to messages, and added a lot of valuable experience to the work…
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Fox Tales - Full Book Illustration and Layout
Feb 11, 2021
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Jul 7, 2022
"Maria did more than just illustrate. She provided additional depth around the primary characters and even the depth and personality of characters in the background. It was beyond an excellent…
Private earnings
Invitation Only - Sample Illustrations for Book Project
May 22, 2022
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May 27, 2022
"She did a great job illustrating for the sample images I hired her to create. I also am hiring her for the full job. She was professional, flexible, and pleasant…
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Cicada T-Shirt Design
Nov 9, 2021
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Nov 21, 2021
"Maria was an expert as always and completed an amazing design exceeding my expectations!"
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Children's Book Illustrator needed for 32 pg Picture Book featuring Japanese Scenery
Apr 12, 2020
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Aug 13, 2021
"Maria is absolutely the best person I could have ever hired for my project. She was passionate and asked great questions that helped make the work flow easier and more…
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Best-selling Children's Book- 3 Sketches Needed in the next 48 hours
Mar 25, 2021
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Apr 2, 2021
"Maria is such a creative and fun illustrator to work with!! I look forward to working with her again!"
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Children's book Illustration
Jul 20, 2020
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Feb 23, 2021
No feedback given
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Illustrator needed for Children's Book
Feb 4, 2021
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Present
Job in progress
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Graphic designer to finalise children's book
Feb 2, 2021
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Present
Job in progress
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Contract Illustrator
Aug 11, 2020
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Present
Job in progress
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Skills
Skills
- Black & White Style
- Children's Book Illustration
- Colorful Style
- Adobe InDesign
- Procreate
- Watercolor
- Layout Design
- Inking
- Colored Pencil
- Typesetting
- Digital Painting
- Whimsical
- Educational
- Manga
- Digital Illustration
- Printable File