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I am a Digital artist specializing in children’s book illustrations. I create colorful, story-driven artwork that brings characters and imagination to life.

Hi, I'm Melissa, a children's book illustrator, author, and visual storyteller based in Amsterdam. I help authors, publishers, and businesses bring stories to life through engaging illustrations, memorable characters, and professional book design. Whether you need a complete picture book, cover artwork, spot illustrations, character development, educational materials, or page layouts, I can guide a project from concept to final publication. My work combines traditional artistic foundations with digital techniques, allowing me to adapt my style to the needs of each project while maintaining warmth, personality, and strong visual storytelling. I work with watercolor, pencil, ink, and digital media, selecting the best approach for each client and audience. As both an illustrator and a published author, I understand the entire creative process behind a book. This experience helps me create illustrations that do more than look beautiful—they support the narrative, enhance emotional impact, and keep young readers engaged from the first page to the last. My experience includes: • Children's picture books • Book cover design • Character design and development • Full-page, double-page, and spot illustrations • Educational and learning materials • Activity books and workbooks • Book layout and formatting • Print-ready publishing files I have written and illustrated my own published children's book and am currently working on several upcoming titles that will be published in collaboration with authors and a Spanish publishing house. Clients appreciate my reliability, clear communication, attention to detail, and collaborative approach. I believe great books are built through teamwork, and I keep authors involved throughout the creative process to ensure the final result matches their vision. If you're looking for an illustrator who can combine creativity, storytelling, professionalism, and a genuine love for children's literature, I'd be delighted to hear about your project. Let's create something wonderful together.

Hand drawings portraits and digital characters digitally Photoshopping Illustration Procreation laser engraving and cutting

I'm an illustrator and animator I do freelance work for infographics, scientific illustrations, book covers and children books. I am easy to work, efficient person, who will try to meet my clients requirements to a 100%. I work efficiently and love to give a finished product that you will be completely satisfied with.

Years of digital art, illustration and sketching experience using Adobe Photoshop and Procreate. Traditional instruments I use include pencils, markers, soft pastels, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic, and oil paint. I've got an education in academic drawing and painting and implement a variety of styles in my work. My skills are: - Illustration - Children's book illustration - Storytelling through illustrations - Concept art - Working with traditional mediums (oil, watercolor, soft pastel, charcoal, pencil, markers) Satisfaction of client’s needs is utterly important to me. Being efficient and exceeding expectations I deliver professional results with your idea in mind. Get in touch and together we will bring your vision to life!

Are you working on a children’s project designed to inspire, educate, or bring joy to young readers—but need a reliable visual partner to make it a reality? Translating a great text or brand vision into a finished, print-ready product can feel overwhelming. From maintaining character consistency across 30+ pages to ensuring technical print specifications are met, I’m here to make the creative process smooth, clear, and stress-free. I help authors, publishers, and children-focused brands turn their ideas into vibrant, positive visual experiences that truly connect with kids and parents. 💡 How I Solve Your Creative & Technical Challenges: -Children’s Books: I don't just draw—I help with visual storytelling, character design, and preparing 100% print-ready files (Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, offset). -Educational & Editorial Content: Creating engaging, age-appropriate visuals that help children learn and absorb complex ideas naturally. 🤝 Why Clients Enjoy Working With Me: -Clear & Structured Process: From initial rough sketches and color palettes to final polish, you are involved at every milestone—no surprises. -Technical Precision: Clean vector and high-resolution digital files built to professional printing standards. -A Collaborative Partner: I take the time to deeply understand your mission, audience, and deadlines. Don't just take my word for it—feel free to read through my client reviews and portfolio case studies below to see how we’ve brought previous projects to life. Ready to turn your manuscript or idea into a published reality? Send me a message and let's talk about your project! Cheers, Andrés.