You will get a children's book illustration plus developmental project planning

Project details
Several years ago, I wrote my first children's book and needed to hire an illustrator. But I was broke. So I taught myself how to draw! Well, I fell in love, and illustration has become a source of so much happiness for me--a second life, a second career. No matter the project, I am truly doing it out of joy.
As a writer, I know how much love goes into your children's book. Your characters might not say a lot of words on the page, but I know how much space they take up in your heart!
That's why it feels very strange to put a price tag on a single character drawing. I've included a Zoom element to this listing as a way to mitigate that. This allows me to hear a little more about your style and about your vision for the project. (And frankly, I always have fun talking with another person who loves writing children's books as much as I do!)
Once I create the initial drawing for you, I encourage you to give me frank feedback (by writing or Zoom) and we'll work together to make your illustration perfect. I look forward to meeting your characters!
As a writer, I know how much love goes into your children's book. Your characters might not say a lot of words on the page, but I know how much space they take up in your heart!
That's why it feels very strange to put a price tag on a single character drawing. I've included a Zoom element to this listing as a way to mitigate that. This allows me to hear a little more about your style and about your vision for the project. (And frankly, I always have fun talking with another person who loves writing children's books as much as I do!)
Once I create the initial drawing for you, I encourage you to give me frank feedback (by writing or Zoom) and we'll work together to make your illustration perfect. I look forward to meeting your characters!
Illustration Type
AnimalsIllustration Style
For ChildrenFile Format
PNG, JPG, PDF, PSD, TIFFWhat's included
Service Tiers |
Starter
$60
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Standard
$140
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Advanced
$220
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Delivery Time | 3 days | 3 days | 3 days |
Number of Figures | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Number of Revisions | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Source Files | - | - | |
High Resolution | - | ||
Background/Scene | - | ||
Color | |||
Full Body | |||
Commercial Use | - | - |
Optional add-ons
You can add these on the next page.
Additional Revision
+$40
High Resolution
+$10
Commercial Use
+$25Frequently asked questions
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Mary C.
Aug 5, 2022
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Kate provided excellent service when editing my children's book draft. She is a quick, creative worker who really put her heart and soul into my project. Kate's excellent communication style and easy to follow editing format always made me feel involved in the process. I would gladly work with Kate again, and recommend her to a friend!
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AsrorJon S.
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Stephanie F.
May 25, 2022
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Kate is Amazing...thank you so much-
Excellent experience
Highly Recommend
Excellent experience
Highly Recommend
About Kate
Children's Book Writer, Children's Book Illustrator, Copywriter
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Boca Raton, United States - 10:34 am local time
I believe the best stories show a character's transformation from one self into another. This process occurs when they confront something seemingly insurmountable and are forced--through courage or sheer misfortune--to face it head on. Through this encounter, they discover something unknown about themselves and their relationship to the greater world.
So many projects, both published and unpublished, suffer from what I call "and then, and then, and then." The characters move through stages, one right after another, but nothing ever changes for them. There is no growth, no epiphany, no evolution. My greatest thrill is helping good writers become better writers by pointing out ways to disrupt their characters and shake their souls!
MY CAREER:
I am lucky to have created stories for some of the best ad agencies (Ogilvy & Mather, MSLGROUP), television networks (NatGeo, Discovery), and non-profits (March of Dimes, Asia Society) in the world. With the onset of the pandemic, I wanted more time to focus on my own work as a writer and illustrator, and I pulled away from full-time corporate work (I just finished my baby--my novel!). I love freelance projects because they allow me to work with lots of individual artists who are personally passionate about their projects--like me!
I am a member of the Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and I am an official judge for the Florida Authors and Publishers Association. I am also a member of several wonderful writing groups here in South Florida.
MY EDUCATION:
I hold an MA in cultural anthropology from Cornell University (2007). My work focused on the dualities of identity with a focus on South Asia. I conducted three years of extensive fieldwork and language training in Nepal. I hold a BA in anthropology and sociology from Carleton College (2002) where I studied abroad in Vietnam and Mali. My senior thesis was awarded the prestigious James S. Berglund Prize for Social Sciences.
Cultural anthropology has remained a consistent thread throughout my life, and as a result my own creative work is heavily driven by questions of identity and the dialectic between sameness and difference. I care deeply about representation and will enjoy exploring these questions meaningfully and respectfully with you.
AWARDS:
Webby Award Honoree, for Homeland Afghanistan (2011); Grand Prize Winner, Bright Star Writing Contest
(2009); Wenner-Gren Fieldwork Grant (2008); Summer Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowship (Summer 2007); Einaudi Travel Grant (2005; 2006); Foreign Language Area Studies Fellowship (2005; 2006); Sage Fellowship (2004); James S. Berglund Prize for Social Sciences (2002); Distinction in Anthropology (2002); Magna Cum Laude (2002); Freeman Fellowship (2001).
MY STYLE:
I am an artist striving to make it in the big, bad, creative world. This means that my name--my brand--is the most important thing I have. When I sign on to your project, I am not just trying to make YOU a better artist; I am also trying to make MYSELF a better artist. The quality of my work is the most important thing I can offer. I will work my hardest to make you shine and to make you very, very happy.
WHAT I CAN OFFER:
- story development
- developmental editing
- copyediting / line editing
- copywriting
- ghost writing
- illustration
- children's book illustration
- storyboarding
- research (categories: history, culture, literature, spirituality)
Thank you for considering me for your project, and best of luck to you!
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Kate can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Kate receives requirements from you.
Kate works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Zoom or Phone Meeting
Again, this really is optional, but I prefer it because it allows me to understand your style, your favorite illustrators, your goals, and most of all your character's personality.
Draft 1
Here's where I'll get cracking! I'll create a complete draft - colorized and "finished" - for you to review. You can love it, kind of love it, or hate it. We'll rework it.