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I’m here to bring your creative vision to life with engaging, professional illustrations! With 10 published children’s books (and a few more top-secret ones on the way — shhh, I’m not allowed to talk about them yet! 🤫📚). I specialize in: - Children’s Book Illustration -Book Covers - Character Design -Concept Art & Portraits I work with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Affinity Designer, Publisher, and Procreate to deliver high-quality, print-ready artwork. My Workflow: 1. Child-Focused Visual Style – My illustrations have a unique, warm, and story-driven aesthetic, carefully designed to engage young readers. While adapting to your vision, I bring in charm, personality, and kid-friendly appeal. 2. Sketching – I provide clear sketches and concepts for your approval before moving forward. 3. Illustration – Detailed draft illustrations are created with regular updates and collaboration. 4. Final Touches – I refine and finalize each piece with your feedback to ensure a polished result. Recent Projects: • “Classy Bebe” (Aged 3-7) by Rajeev Saxena: Full illustration support, 15 spreads + soft and hard cover, full layout (4 months) • “Sweet Quest” (Ages 6–10): 13 spreads, endpaper + cover+ full layout (2 months) • “Hoggo’s Online Adventure” (Ages 3–7): 10 spreads, endpaper, cover (2 months) • “The Secret of the Forgotten Forest” (Ages 9–13): 5 detailed illustrations + covers (3 weeks) • “The Night Before Christmas” (Ages 12–18): 3 festive illustrations (2 weeks) 🌟 Ready to begin your project? Click the “Invite” button on my profile to collaborate — or feel free to reach out for questions or to see more of my work. Let’s make something magical together! ✨

I am a passionate, warm, and intuitive writer and editor. I find great joy in bringing ideas to life and fine-tuning books, stories, and content to be the best it can be. I write and edit content for SEO work, do developmental edits for fiction and non-fiction ebooks, memoirs, blog content, and product manuals, and I regularly write stories for the non-profit organisation, Library For All, and Save the Children. I have written for Tim Harris’ Primary Writer’s Project and Youkie kids' magazine. I was recently thrilled to write a Christmas story for the Miffy franchise, and I have helped many authors bring their stories to life. Presently, I have been successful in authoring the following titles: 'Bubbles and Puddles" "Ella and Star" I'm more than happy to collaborate and help my clients take their projects to the next level and learn along the way. Bringing personal stories to life and sharing them with the world is for me the most satisfying work. I feel honored to be a part of such special stories and put my heart into such projects Taking on many and varied projects has been a great learning experience. Each client brings with them their own unique perspective, and I feel proud of my contribution to their stories, keeping the art of storytelling alive. I'm a keen member of the kidlit community, a committee member of Creative Kids Tales, and writes reviews for Writing NSW, Walker Books, Magabala Books, and Big Sky Publishing. Thank you for your interest and I look forward to working with you on your special project. SEO Content Writing and Editing Ebook Writing and Editing Memoirs Product Manuals Writer/Ghostwriter - Children's picture books, early readers, and chapter/series books. Developmental Editor of young children's stories Transcription/Podcast Rewriting Children's Poetry Song/lyric writing Book trailers Eulogy Writing Children's Book Reviewer at Writing NSW Australia, Walker Books, Magabala Books, and Big Sky Publishing. Works at Netmek Digital Design - Banner Ads, Websites Creative Kids Tales Committee Member Member - SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators), CBCA (Children's Book Council of Australia)

As a former Senior Editor of children's books at Scholastic and Disney, I've worked with first-time authors as well as award-winning and best-selling authors and illustrators. I have worked as a professional in the field for over 20 years and have a wealth of experience in pinpointing each manuscript's strengths and weaknesses and guiding creators on how to improve their project. From picture books to young adult novels, fiction and nonfiction, I can help you craft a book that will engage readers. I also have experience editing ebooks and apps, and have worked as an author for select clients. Fees for a line edit and editorial letter: Picture books up to 1000 words: $125-400, depending on length Chapter books: $500 and up Novels: $1000 and up Whether you are looking for editorial feedback on an existing manuscript or need help to further develop an idea, collaborating with authors is my passion. I will provide an honest, constructive, and detailed assessment. Once we have completed our work together, you will have a manuscript that is ready for the next step in the publishing process. I've received the Golden Kite Editor Award, was a mentor at the Northern New England SCBWI Writers' Retreat, and have spoken at numerous children's literature conferences

I am an illustrator and toy maker focused on whimsical, character-driven artwork. I love creating artwork that is unique, playful, and eye-catching! I have illustrated and designed for over 100 clients, including Dandee, Animal Adventure, SHEIN, Bubble Wrapp Toys, and more. I am a graduate from KCAI, majoring in illustration with a focus in product design. I graduated on the President's List, and I was featured as a winner in the 2024 Society of Illustrators Student Competition, the 2023 KCAI Illustration grant, and the Kitt Van Hassel Award. * Areas of expertise include character design, illustration, comics, concept art, 3D Modeling, and fabrication * Will send frequent progress and multiple potential concepts for your project * Quick turnaround times

🏆 Top 1% Talent on Upwork 🏆 8+ Years Children’s Book Illustration Experience 🏆 100% Original Hand-Drawn Artwork Children's book illustrator | Founder of Kiddo Books Studio Hello, I am Ayza a passionate illustrator and founder of Kiddo books Studio. I have a dedicated team of 15 professional children’s book illustrators with over 8 years of combined, hands-on experience helping authors, publishers, and educators transform stories into beautiful, child-friendly visual worlds. We specialize in children’s book illustration, watercolor-style artwork, kid-friendly character design, and soft 2D illustrations that feel warm, gentle, and emotionally engaging. Our team creates illustrations that truly connect with young readers through expressive characters, calming color palettes, and thoughtful storytelling details on every page. Children’s books need more than attractive images—they need illustrations that tell the story visually, guide emotions, and feel comforting and memorable. That’s the heart of our work. Our team carefully reviews each manuscript, age group, and creative vision to ensure every illustration fits seamlessly into the story and looks perfect in print and digital formats (Amazon KDP, eBooks, PDFs). Services We Offer • Children’s book illustration (covers + full interiors) • Children's book illustrations Watercolor-style illustrations for children • Childrens book illustrations Character illustration & mascot design for kids • Children's book illustrations Educational & storybook illustrations • Children's book illustrations Amazon KDP–ready children’s books • Children's book illustrations Soft, hand-drawn 2D illustration styles • Children's book illustrations Adobe illustrations expert • Children's book illustrations Procreate illustrations • Children's book illustrations Digital illustrations • Children's book illustrations layout design • Children's book illustrations Cartoon and Comics • Children's book illustrations 2D illustrations • Children's book illustrations Why Clients Love Working With Our Team • 100% original, hand-drawn artwork (no AI—ever) • Illustration styles crafted specifically for young readers • High-resolution, print-ready files (300 DPI) • Smooth communication with dedicated project coordination • Careful attention to layout, margins, and publishing standards Our Collaborative Process Story review → character concepts → rough sketches → feedback & revisions → final colored illustrations → print-ready delivery You’re involved at every stage, with clear communication and consistent updates throughout the project. We’re passionate about illustrating for children. As a team, we love creating characters that feel kind, worlds that feel safe, and artwork children enjoy returning to again and again. Whether your book is playful, emotional, educational, or bedtime-calm, our illustrators work together to ensure the artwork supports the story’s message and age group perfectly. If you’re an author seeking a reliable children’s book illustration team, or a publisher looking for high-quality watercolor illustrations at scale, we’d love to bring your story to life. Keywords to find me: #childrens book illustrator #childrens book illustration #kids book illustrator #picture book illustrator #storybook illustration #watercolor children illustration #character design for kids #childrens book character #characterillustration #mascot illustration #lillustration for kids #hand drawn children illustration #softwater color art #illustration artist

GOOD DAY! Thank you for visiting my profile. I'M AN AWARD WINNING ILLUSTRATOR / GRAPHIC DESIGNER with over ten years of experience, specializes in cartoon, mascot / character design, & Adobe Illustrator (vector). I have a lot of experience working on projects with well-known brands. BASICALLY, I can adapt to various fields and styles in illustration / graphic design. MY DESIGN PROCESS; - Briefing & discussion. - Research. - Design sample / concept. - Design development. - Revision. - Final design. I'M CREATIVE & VERY DEADLINE ORIENTED. I look forward to helping you with your illustration & graphic design needs.