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I'm seeking a talented watercolor artist to create abstract illustrations of my wedding reception live.

Requirements:
- Abstract illustration style
- Watercolor medium
- Experience with live event painting

Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Strong watercolor technique
- Ability to capture moments in real-time
- Previous work on weddings or similar events

Please provide a portfolio with relevant work.

Skills: Illustrator, Illustration, Caricature & Cartoons, Visual Arts, Art Consulting, Art Installation, Event Management, Art Direction (Bijutsu Kantoku)

I'm seeking a talented artist to paint a group of baseball players. The artwork should be in a realistic style.

Key requirements:
- Paint medium: Your choice (oil, acrylic, or watercolor)
- Realistic art style
- Group of players in the painting

Ideal skills and experience:
- Proficiency in chosen paint medium
- Strong portfolio in realistic paintings
- Experience with sports or group compositions

Full work for hire, buyer will own all rights

Please share your portfolio and estimated time for completion.

Skills: Arts & Crafts, Illustration, Painting, Art Installation, Oil Painting

Looking to have someone illustrate a 12 page story book for our niece in Scotland. We've written a small book with characters/ideas of what we want each page to contain and the written text is all done.

Here is a an outline:

Imogen’s Adventure to Grammy and Pops
Rhyming book based on Imogen navigating through the backyard and interacting with nature and her Canadian family.
Structure:
12 page book with left side setting up the “Imogen, Imogen what do you __”, and the right side of the page answers, the illustrations take up the full width of both pages open. And then the last “what do you say” line will be the closing of the book.
Characters:
1. Imogen – main character exploring the yard, currently 3 years old, blonde/strawberry hair, big blue eyes and very curious/intelligent personality.
2. Pops – Grandpa
3. Grammy – Grandma
4. Uncle AJ
5. Aunt Kelly
6. Uncle Nate
7. Aunt Courtney
8. Winston the dog
9. Ophelia the dog
10. Amy - Mom
11. Zach - Dad

Story Begins:
Imogen, Imogen where did you go….?
All the way to Canada, oh what a show!
(Imogen riding on top of an airplane with a map of the world and her going across from Scotland to Canada, Amy/Zach appear as characters on the map, waving at her)

Imogen Imogen what do you see….?
Why there’s Pops and Grammy, smiling at me!
(Imogen in Grammy/Pop’s backyard, Pops on the grill making some veggies/burgers on the grill, waving and smiling, Grammy holding watering cans and Imogen walking into yard smiling. Butterflies on flowers, birds in trees, sunshine, corn in fields surrounding house)

Imogen Imogen what do you feel…?
A butterfly flapping, making me squeal!
(Aunt Courtney holding out her finger while a butterfly flies off of her hand and gently flaps by Imogen’s nose and tickling her/making her giggle. Uncle Nate in the background hanging off a tree brand and smiling as he also enjoys the butterflies.)

Imogen Imogen what do you smell…?
Something stinky! But we won’t tell…
(Uncle AJ and Winston the dog standing close by with a waft of smell lightly trailing behind them like a fart, but there is a skunk in the far corner looking mischievous/with its finger to its mouth as if shushing the reader and hiding where the smell is actually coming from.)

Imogen Imogen what do you taste?
Veggies from the garden, and we won’t waste!
(Aunt Kelly pulling veggies from the garden while there is a big pile of veggies in a basket next to Imogen and she is snacking on them happily, Ophelia the dog also sneaking a veggie from the basket.)

Imogen Imogen what do you hear?
Birds chirping in the trees, full of cheer!
(Lots of birds chirping in the trees with two little cats under the tree also playing, cats should be grey and white, one with green eyes and an orange collar, one with yellow eyes and a yellow collar)

End….
Imogen Imogen what do you say?
I love the garden, come on let’s play!
(Imogen + all characters running happily into the yard to play, maybe Uncle Nate/Aunt Courtney are running with a ball, Uncle AJ/Aunt Kelly with the dogs, Pops/Grammy with a kite as kites are part of a holiday celebration we do as a family.)

Looking for a watercolor artist to create a beginner-friendly video course teaching how to paint a cosmic zodiac cat.

Image is Attached.

...The course will include 6–8 short lessons (5–15 minutes each) that guide a total beginner from blank paper to finished painting
...Audio quality don't have to be necessary high-end but very clear and audible- English voiceover is optional
...and overhead camera footage showing your hands and paper (iphone quality is fine).

# Timeline: 1 week ideally but lmk your pace

# How we'll start: I'll pay $30-50 upfront for you to film just ONE lesson first (likely intro/materials). If it works, we move into the full project. Low-risk for both of us.

# Future opportunities: I'm rolling out multiple products over the coming weeks & months. Looking for one or two reliable artists to build a long-term relationship with, not just one-off hires.

To apply, send:

- Link to your Instagram or portfolio (any watercolor style is fine)
- One or two sentences on any teaching/tutorial experience (even informal TikTok/Instagram counts)

No long proposals needed. I'll reply asap if you're a fit.

We are looking for a skilled illustrator to create charming and expressive animal illustrations for a children’s storybook.

The illustrations should feel warm, playful, friendly, and appropriate for young readers. We are looking for an artist who can bring personality and emotion to animal characters while maintaining a consistent visual style throughout the project.

What You’ll Do:

* Create original animal characters and illustrations
* Develop expressive poses, facial expressions, and body language
* Follow provided story descriptions and creative direction
* Maintain character consistency across illustrations
* Incorporate feedback and revisions
* Deliver clean, high-quality artwork suitable for children’s book publishing

Preferred Style:
We are open to different artistic approaches, but we prefer a polished children’s storybook style with expressive characters, appealing shapes, soft details, and strong visual storytelling. Watercolor, digital watercolor, painterly, and clean illustrated styles are welcome.

Requirements:

* Previous children’s book or animal illustration experience
* Strong character-drawing skills
* Good understanding of expressions and visual storytelling
* Ability to follow a detailed brief
* Reliable communication and deadline management
* Portfolio showing relevant animal or children’s illustrations

I'm developing a personalized 50x60 sherpa fleece keepsake blanket for a small faith-based gift business.

The design supports multiple recipient relationships rather than one fixed version: To My Daughter, To My Granddaughter, To My Daughter-in-Law, To My Goddaughter. It also includes the customer's first name, Proverbs 31:25 (KJV), a selectable signature line, original watercolor-style botanical artwork in cream, dusty rose, and sage, and one or two subtle naturalistic swallows or songbirds integrated into the foliage.

The buyer is typically a woman aged 50-70 buying a meaningful gift for a close family member. It should feel warm, understated, and heirloom-quality, not like generic print-on-demand work.

This is not only an illustration job. I need original decorative artwork AND a production-ready layered file with editable personalization. The finished file must work as a reusable template, not just look good as a static image. The name must scale cleanly from "Jo" to "Mary-Wilhelmina" without distortion.

Artwork must be original work created by you. No AI-generated artwork, stock floral packs, marketplace graphics, or clip art. I'll provide AI concept renders for composition and palette reference only; they must not be traced or reproduced.

Deliverables: print-ready file sized to a Printify template I'll provide, layered PSD (preferred) or AI, editable text on named layer groups, font list with commercial licensing confirmed, preview images using my test names, two revision rounds.

Rights: on full payment, all copyright and exclusive rights in the final design and original artwork transfer to me. The artwork may not be resold, relicensed, redistributed as a template, or reused for another client.

Process: three stages, rough composition for approval, then refinement, then final files. Please don't create unpaid custom artwork for your proposal. I'll select on portfolio, experience, and understanding of the production requirements.

Please include 2-4 relevant portfolio pieces rather than a general portfolio.

I’m looking for an experienced architectural/interior illustrator to create one presentation-quality watercolor-style perspective of a custom built-in daybed nook for a client.

The design itself is already developed. I will provide:

* photos of the existing space
* a floor plan showing the unusual geometry of the nook
* material/color references
* wallpaper reference
* written design notes
* approximate dimensions and placement of the built-in, cushions, and shelving

The finished illustration should show the redesigned nook with:

* custom wood built-in daybed
* loose upholstered seat and back cushions
* two flush drawer fronts
* floating wall shelves
* painted walls/soffit
* existing windows and architectural details
* overall color/material palette based on the references I provide

I’m looking for something loose, elegant, atmospheric, and clearly hand-drawn or convincingly digital-watercolor in style — not a photorealistic 3D rendering with a watercolor filter.

Accuracy to the existing architecture and the proportions of the built-in is important, but the goal is primarily to communicate the design vision and mood to the client.

Turnaround
This is a rush project. I need the first finished version within 24–48 hours if possible.

Please only respond if you are available to begin immediately.

Please do not reach out if your work is AI generated.

I'm creating a 32-page children's picture book (ages 3-6), and need an illustrator to bring it to life. Characters, color palette, tone, and full spread-by-spread direction are already developed. This is an execution project, not concept design. I'm looking for a sophisticated storybook watercolor look with polished digital finishing, spanning cozy home scenes and vibrant magical worlds.

Proven experience illustrating children's picture books with consistent characters across 20+ pages
Strong watercolor + digital painting hybrid style
Comfortable working from a detailed established style guide/brief rather than creating concept art from scratch
Reliable communication and ability to hit page-by-page delivery milestones
Portfolio showing full-color storybook spreads (not just character sketches)

I run a Shopify store selling personalized AI art: customer uploads a photo, gets back custom art (face swap, head swap, or style transforms like a oil painting, watercolor, cartoon...).
Currently doing this manually with Gemini/ ChatGPT using a handful of prompts, but results aren't consistent enough.

What I want to built:
- An AI pipeline that takes a customer photo and generates final art with consistent results per design.
- A live preview on my Shopify storefront: customer uploads a photo, sees a generated result before buying (Two output versions per generation: a watermarked preview and a print-quality file for fulfillment)
- The system should be reusable/template-based, so if I'm adding a new design in the future (new style, new scene) should be a config change I can do myself, not a fresh custom build each time.
Example website: wonderme.com; pawfecthouse.com/PS-YL7001;

I'm looking for a wedding invitation for a destination wedding. I would like the information to go in the center and the border to be a watercolor design that incorporates elements of Cali such as: salsa dancers, the famous cat sculptures, tropical flowers and birds, the statue of Sebastián de Belalcázar, green mountains, coffee beans. See example of Cartagena invitation.

I'm looking for a children's coloring book illustrator to create 5 simple black-and-white coloring pages for a small kids' coloring book.

I have the basic ideas for each page and can provide simple references. I need someone who can turn those ideas into clean, fun, and easy-to-color line art suitable for young children.

What I Need
5 simple children's coloring pages
Clean black-and-white line art
Bold, clear outlines suitable for children
Fun and recognizable characters/objects
Simple compositions without excessive detail
Consistent illustration style across all pages
High-resolution PNG files
Print-ready artwork suitable for a children's coloring book

The illustrations should be cute, playful, and age-appropriate, with enough open space for children to color easily.

Ideal Freelancer

Experience with:

Children's Coloring Book
Coloring Book Illustration
Kids Coloring Pages
Children's Book Illustration
Line Art
Cartoon Illustration
Character Illustration
Digital Illustration
Printable Coloring Pages
KDP Coloring Books
Amazon KDP
Book Illustration

Please send a few examples of your previous coloring book or children's illustration work when applying.

Budget: $10 fixed price

If the first 5 pages turn out well, I may have additional coloring pages and a complete children's coloring book project available.

🎨 Vector Tracing & Cartoon Character Illustrator — FOFLER

We are looking for an experienced vector illustrator / cartoon character designer to professionally recreate an approved original children's character and logo as clean, scalable vector artwork.

Your role will be to:

Accurately reconstruct the supplied FOFLER character artwork as a clean vector master.
Create consistent, professional character construction suitable for animation, books, digital media and merchandise.
Produce clean paths, curves, proportions, colours and facial details.
Create key character views and construction references from the approved design.
Recreate the approved FOFLER logo as clean custom vector artwork.
Supply editable AI/SVG/EPS files plus suitable PNG/PDF exports.

Important: This is not a redesign project. FOFLER's character design, anatomy, colours and visual identity have already been developed and approved. We need an illustrator who can faithfully reconstruct and refine the approved artwork, while maintaining absolute consistency.

I need a freelancer to edit photographs of watercolor illustrations for a children's book. The work includes cleaning up images, adjusting colors, and preparing them for publication. Please share examples of similar work and your experience with book illustration preparation.

We are looking for a skilled graphic artist and print-production designer to turn AI-generated artwork into polished, editable, print-ready files for premium American mahjong mats and related products.

We create lifestyle-inspired artwork using AI as a starting point. We need a designer who can take an AI-generated image, clean it up professionally, make artistic and technical improvements, prepare it for physical manufacturing, and provide organized editable source files for future color changes and revisions.

This is the first of many designs we expect to produce. We are looking to build a long-term working relationship with a dependable designer who has excellent artistic judgment and understands print production.

The attached product photo is an example of the type of AI-generated image we will provide. It is included to demonstrate the style, complexity, and expected workflow only and not the actual file you will be working on for us as our first project.

What we need

We will provide an AI-generated artwork file as the creative starting point. The selected freelancer will:

Review the artwork for print quality and identify areas needing cleanup, sharpening, reconstruction, retouching, simplification, or improved consistency.

Preserve the visual style and charm of the original artwork while making it polished enough for a premium physical product.

Correct AI-generated-art issues such as warped or inconsistent details, distorted objects, irregular linework, visual artifacts, unclear edges, uneven textures, awkward anatomy, perspective issues, and muddy color areas.

Prepare the finished artwork for a 33 in × 33 in square mahjong mat.

Set up the artwork with correct bleed, safe area, stitch-border considerations, CMYK color mode, and 300-DPI print resolution.

Improve small details, thin lines, text, decorative outlines, and motifs as needed so they reproduce cleanly through sublimation printing.

Make color and tonal elements as editable as reasonably possible for future revisions. For example, we want to be able to adjust blues, creams, sand tones, border colors, stripe colors, selected motifs, and overall contrast after the first file is created.

Rebuild appropriate elements as vector artwork when it improves future editability and print quality.

Retain detailed watercolor, painterly, textured, or photographic-style portions as high-resolution raster artwork when that is the better production method.

Create a clean, organized hybrid master file rather than relying on automatic vector tracing or a flattened image export.

Deliver editable working files and final supplier-ready production exports.

Important note about editability

We do not expect every part of a detailed painterly scene to become vector artwork.

For artwork like the attached sample, we expect a thoughtful hybrid approach:

Vector elements may include the striped background, outer borders, circular frame, linework, text, logo, solid color fields, repeated patterns, and any areas that should be easily recolored.

High-resolution raster elements may include watercolor textures, skies, water reflections, detailed plants, painterly animal illustrations, shading, and other complex illustrated details.

The key requirement is that the final master file is organized, editable, high quality, and practical for future recolors and revisions.

Manufacturer specifications

Please prepare the art according to the following production specifications:

The finished dimension is measured edge to edge and includes the premium overlocked stitched border on all four sides.

Safe area: Keep all text, logos, and critical motifs at least 20 mm / 0.79 in inside the finished edge.

Bleed: Extend non-critical background artwork 10–15 mm / approximately 0.39–0.59 in beyond the finished edge. Please confirm your recommended bleed amount based on the supplier specification.

Corners: The mat has overlock-finished, slightly rounded corners. There are no sharp die-cut corners. Do not place critical artwork close to corners or the stitched perimeter.

Color mode: CMYK.

Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI at final printed size.

Finished-size pixel minimum: 33 in × 33 in at 300 DPI equals 9,900 × 9,900 pixels before bleed.

Preferred bleed-inclusive canvas: Approximately 10,250 × 10,250 pixels at 300 DPI when using 15 mm bleed on all sides.

Print method: Sublimation printing.

Fine detail: Small text, thin outlines, and delicate linework should be reviewed and strengthened or simplified when needed for clean physical printing.

Rich black and deep gradients are acceptable, but dark colors and gradients should be optimized for consistent print results.

Required deliverables

The final deliverables must include all of the following:

Editable master working file

Adobe Illustrator .AI file with organized, named layers for all vector artwork.

Adobe Photoshop .PSD file with organized, named layers, Smart Objects, adjustment layers, masks, and raster art elements, if Photoshop is used.

Please do not flatten the master source file.

Keep relevant color elements, vector shapes, borders, stripe colors, logos, text, and adjustment layers accessible for future color or tonal revisions.

Include all linked artwork, assets, and fonts, or outline fonts in the final production version where appropriate.

Clearly label files, layers, groups, color swatches, and guides.

Supplier-ready production files

Print-ready CMYK PDF.

High-resolution CMYK JPG or TIFF at 300 DPI or higher at the full bleed-inclusive size, if recommended by the supplier.

Final file prepared at 33 in × 33 in finished size plus the agreed bleed.

Final artwork must be free of visible guides, notes, or template marks unless the manufacturer specifically requests them.

Guided master layout

Editable guide for the finished edge: 33 in × 33 in.

Editable guide for the 20 mm safe area inside all finished edges.

Editable guide for the 10–15 mm bleed area outside the finished edge.

Clearly identified “do not place critical artwork here” zone near the stitched overlock border.

Guides should remain in the editable master file but be hidden or removed from the final print-production export unless requested by the supplier.

Internal approval proof

One flattened JPG or PDF proof for our review before final export.

A visual proof showing the finished size, safe area, bleed, and stitched-border / no-critical-art area.

One final proof after revisions and before final delivery.

Short handoff document

A brief note explaining what was rebuilt, what remains raster, and what can be recolored or adjusted in the future.

Any important notes about color conversion, linked assets, fonts, output settings, or recommended print workflow.

Scope and revisions

The selected freelancer should include:

A review of the supplied artwork before beginning.

A brief plan identifying expected cleanup, reconstruction, vector work, and raster work.

One initial proof for review.

One consolidated round of revisions after our feedback.

Final delivery of all editable source files and supplier-ready files.

Please quote separately if you believe the art requires major illustration reconstruction, extensive redraw work, or additional revision rounds beyond the scope above.

What is not included

To avoid confusion, the following are not automatically included in this initial fixed-price scope unless specifically agreed upon:

Creating an entirely new illustration from scratch.

Rebuilding every painterly element as a vector.

Unlimited revisions.

Multiple alternate layouts or entirely different creative directions.

Multiple colorways beyond the primary approved colorway.

Brand strategy, logo design, or new logo development.

Product photography, mockups, or lifestyle images.

Contacting the manufacturer on our behalf.

If you identify a necessary item outside the agreed scope, please explain it and provide a separate quote before beginning that work.

Ideal freelancer

The ideal designer has experience with one or more of the following:

Sublimation printing.

Textile or fabric printing.

Print-on-demand production.

Large-format print.

Wallpaper, wall art, or mural production.

Packaging and physical-product print design.

Detailed illustration cleanup and retouching.

Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop production workflows.

CMYK conversion, bleed, safe areas, prepress, and print-ready file preparation.

Preparing layered, organized source files for brands that need ongoing updates.

We are not looking for a basic automatic vector trace, simple image enlargement, or a flattened JPG conversion. We need a skilled production-minded artist who can use professional judgment and create a reusable, editable production asset for our business.

How to apply

Please include all of the following in your proposal:

Begin your proposal with the exact words: Print-ready artwork workflow.

Share 3–5 relevant portfolio examples, especially work involving:

Print production.

Detailed illustration cleanup.

Textile, fabric, sublimation, wallpaper, packaging, or large-format artwork.

Organized Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop source files.

AI-generated artwork cleanup or reconstruction, if available.

Briefly explain how you would approach the attached artwork. Please include:

What portions you would keep as high-resolution raster artwork.

What portions you would rebuild or convert into editable vector elements.

How you would organize the source file for future recolors and tone changes.

How you would ensure the file prints cleanly at 33 in × 33 in.

Confirm that you can deliver:

Organized editable .AI and/or .PSD source files.

CMYK production-ready PDF.

300-DPI production export at the required size.

Clearly marked bleed, safe-area, and stitch-border guides in the editable master file.

Provide:

Your fixed price for this first design.

Your estimated turnaround time.

What is included in your quote.

Your rate for future designs, colorway changes, and minor revisions once the master template is established.

We expect to select a freelancer for this first project and, if the work is excellent, continue with recurring artwork cleanup, print preparation, colorway adjustments, and future Lucky Day Mahjong collections.

I'm looking for a children's book illustrator and character designer to create one main character for a new children's storybook.

I have a basic character concept and personality description, but I need an illustrator to turn the idea into a fun, expressive, and memorable character suitable for a children's picture book.

Scope of Work
Design 1 main children's book character
Create a front-view character illustration
Provide 2–3 simple facial expressions or poses
Use a colorful, playful, kid-friendly style
Keep the character visually distinctive and easy for children to recognize
Provide the final artwork in high-resolution PNG/JPG format

The character may be used throughout the story, so character consistency and clear visual design are very important.

Ideal Freelancer

Experience with:

Children's Book Illustration
Character Design
Children's Character Design
Picture Book Illustration
Storybook Illustration
Character Illustration
Kids Book Illustration
Cartoon Illustration
Digital Illustration
2D Illustration
Visual Storytelling

Please include examples of your previous children's book, character design, or storybook illustration work.

I currently have around 23 AI-generated illustrations for a children's book and need a Georgian illustrator to enhance them with a personal style and consistent storytelling. I’m looking for someone who can add local Tbilisi details and improve the overall quality of the artwork. The preferred style is digital watercolor with some realism, as the original illustrations were created from photographs. The book will be self-published in English/Georgian and English/Russian, with profits shared with charity. The illustrator will receive credit on the book cover, which I will also need created as part of this project. Experience with book layout for publishing is a plus. Fixed price of $200.

We’re looking for a talented children’s illustrator to create 5 unique printable coloring sheets featuring cute aquatic animals and simple underwater-themed scenes.

Our cover design is already completed, so the focus is on creating the interior coloring pages. The illustrations should have a fun, cute, child-friendly style with clean black-and-white line art, clearly defined outlines, and enough open space for easy coloring.

What we need:
- 5 unique coloring sheet illustrations
- Cute aquatic animals and underwater scenes
- Consistent illustration style across all pages
- Original artwork created specifically for this project
- Clean, professional, black-and-white line art
- High-resolution, print-ready files
- Editable/source files where applicable

Experience with children’s coloring books, activity books, cartoon illustrations, or printable educational materials is preferred.

We’re looking for someone creative, reliable, and easy to communicate with. There may be opportunities for additional illustration work if the project goes well.

I'm seeking a talented illustrator for a children's book. The project requires more than 20 bright, colorful watercolor illustrations.

Key Requirements:
- Over 20 watercolor illustrations
- Bright, colorful palette
- Experience with children's book art

Ideal Skills:
- Proficient in watercolor techniques
- Strong background in children's illustration
- Ability to create engaging, age-appropriate imagery

Please provide a portfolio showcasing similar work.

Skills: Graphic Design, Illustrator, Illustration, Caricature & Cartoons, 2D Animation, 2D Drawing, Art Direction (Bijutsu Kantoku)

I am seeking a skilled fantasy cartographer to create 9 print-ready maps for a D&D adventure module set in the classic Realm of Greyhawk. The project includes 6 area/regional maps and 3 tactical dungeon maps.
I am looking for an old-school, hand-drawn OSR (Old School Renaissance) aesthetic that evokes 1980s fantasy modules, but enhanced with modern layout and readability techniques. I have rough sketches/layouts ready, but I want to collaborate with an artist who can iterate with me to find the perfect signature look.
Style Requirements & Deliverables:
* Visual Style (DM Maps): Hand-drawn style with fine ink line work and crosshatching, layered over a subtle parchment/papyrus/vellum texture background. Subtle use of muted digital watercolor washes to provide clear visual focus and hierarchy for the DM.
* Visual Style (1 In-World "Sage" Map): One of the area maps must be designed as a diegetic, in-world artifact drawn by an NPC. This map should look like a character’s hand-drawn field sketch—mostly monochromatic (sepia or charcoal ink style), rich in flavor, but still legible.
* Technical Specs: All final files must be delivered at 300 DPI, in CMYK color profile (for physical print-on-demand) as uncompressed PNG or TIFF files. Gridless and gridded variants will be required for the dungeon maps.

I’m seeking an experienced children’s book illustrator to bring my original picture book, *The Land That Only Imagination Could See*, to life. The story follows Zane, a young boy who loves baseball, whose prized game-winning ball mysteriously disappears, leading him on an imaginative adventure. I’m a professional Creative Director and graphic designer who will handle art direction, typography, page design, and production. I’m looking for an illustrator who can collaborate while bringing their own creativity to the project. The work includes character development, approximately 25–30 interior illustrations or illustrated spreads, and a cover. Strong character consistency across poses, expressions, perspectives, and environments is essential. The artwork should feel warm, expressive, imaginative, contemporary, and magical. All artwork must be original, human-created work. This is a commercial publishing project, and final scope, timeline, revisions, rights, credit, and compensation will be agreed upon before work begins.

I am looking for an illustrator for my book. 2 main characters and a few minor characters. The story takes place in Philly PA. The grandmother is blind (GG) and the grandson is beteen 8 and 9 years old. They spend a week sharing an adventure

Timeline: 8 to 12 weeks

Project Type: Non-Profit / Humane Education

Medium/Style Preferred: Soft digital watercolor, whimsical, warm, and expressive (open to traditional watercolor as well).

Project Overview
We are seeking a talented, experienced children's book illustrator to bring a heartwarming, 32-page storybook to life for a non-profit organization focused on animal kindness and companion animal care.

The story features charming animal protagonists and gentle lessons on caring for pets. We are looking for artwork that is warm, sweet, and engaging for young readers (ages 4–8).

Scope of Work & Deliverables
Character Design & Development:

Character concept sketches/color tests for main animal characters prior to full book illustration.

Incorporation of general character concepts/ideas into final designs.

Storyboard & Composition:

Rough thumbnail layout/storyboard for all pages showing text placement and visual flow.

Final Interior Illustrations (32 Pages Total):

Approximately 12 to 14 full double-page spreads (or equivalent combination of spreads and single pages).

Fully rendered, full-color digital watercolor or traditional artwork.

Cover & Layout:

Front and back cover design (including title typography and layout).

Title page and endpapers illustration/design.

Final Print & Digital Deliverables:

High-resolution (300 DPI) print-ready files (PDF, TIFF, or PSD with bleed).

Formatted for standard picture book printing (e.g., Amazon KDP / IngramSpark).

Basic interior text layout/typesetting included.

Rights & Usage Terms
Work-for-Hire / Exclusive Commercial License: The artwork will be used for print publication, eBook distribution, promotional materials, and non-profit educational outreach.

Full commercial publishing rights are required upon final payment (artist retains portfolio display rights).

Requirements & Qualifications
Proven experience illustrating and formatting children's picture books.

Strong portfolio demonstrating consistent character design across multiple scenes.

Ability to capture animal expressions, warmth, and emotion.

Excellent communication and adherence to milestones.

How to Apply
Please submit your response with:

A link to your portfolio or 3–5 relevant samples of children's book illustrations (particularly animal characters or watercolor styles).

A brief summary of your process and estimated turnaround time.

Because this is a non-profit initiative dedicated to animal welfare, we deeply appreciate artists who are passionate about mission-driven storytelling!

Thank you for your interest! We look forward to meeting you.

Wedding Watercolor Map Illustrator Needed

I’m looking for a talented watercolor illustrator/artist to create a beautiful, colorful custom map for a wedding.

The finished piece will be a charming, artistic map highlighting the wedding location and surrounding area.

The Map Should Include:
- A colorful, illustrated watercolor map of the area (tropical island)
- 3–4 watercolor illustrations of important venues/locations featured on the map
- Several decorative motifs and small illustrated details

Style & Medium
- Painted by hand using traditional watercolor paints and then digitized
Or
- Hand-drawn digitally in a way that genuinely recreates a watercolor illustration style

Looking for:
- A strong watercolor or hand-drawn illustration portfolio
- Experience creating maps, wedding stationery, venue illustrations, or similar custom artwork
- The ability to take reference photos/locations and turn them into charming watercolor illustrations
- Strong communication and attention to detail

Please share examples of your watercolor work, especially any maps, venue illustrations, or wedding artwork.

I’ll provide the locations, reference photos, and additional details needed to create the map.

**Absolutely no AI-generated artwork.** The illustrations need to be original and created by the artist.

I need a fully custom, hand-drawn narrative illustration for a family gift, not a standard photo-blended watercolor portrait. The piece should be playful and comic-style, using pen and ink line art with soft watercolor or colored pencil washes. It should tell a rich story filled with Easter eggs, hidden animals, family pets, and specific inside jokes, such as the “Zoom for Dummies” book. I already have an example created for my family and would like a similar one made for another family.

Seeking a talented children’s book illustrator to create realistic watercolor illustrations for a story about two street dogs on an adventurous journey through the high mountains of Bhutan. The book features emotional, memorable moments and encounters with various animals, with a focus on accurate animal features, expressions, and natural environments. The two main dogs are based on real dogs, and reference photos are available. I also have an illustrator’s guide and visual examples to help communicate the desired style. The project includes interior illustrations and a book cover, with artwork that feels atmospheric, detailed, warm, and suitable for children aged 9–12. Experience with realistic watercolor animals, expressive characters, and interpreting photographs into artwork is highly preferred.

We need a designer to revise an existing campus map in a watercolor style. The work includes updating the map layout, refining the visual style, and ensuring the final design is clear and easy to follow. You should be comfortable working with existing artwork and improving it for a polished, professional result. Please share relevant examples of similar map or illustration work.

**Watercolor Equine Illustrator Needed for Book Cover**

I’m seeking an experienced equine illustrator to professionally redraw an existing AI-generated cover concept as original, human-created watercolor artwork for a personal-finance workbook.

The front artwork features a strong white mustang jumping a simple hurdle. The horse needs accurate anatomy—especially the body, legs, hooves, and jumping position—while preserving the expressive movement and dramatic flowing mane in deep navy, blue, soft teal, antique gold, and cream.

The coordinated back-cover artwork should be deep navy with restrained watercolor sweeps near the upper-right corner, appearing to flow from the horse’s mane across the spine. It must remain uncluttered, leaving ample room for back-cover text and a barcode.

**Requirements:**

* Strong portfolio showing realistic horses and accurate equine anatomy
* Professional watercolor or digital-watercolor technique
* Original artwork—no generative AI, tracing, or stock horse imagery
* High-resolution artwork suitable for an 8.5 × 11-inch printed workbook
* Layered source file when digitally created, plus high-resolution TIFF or PNG files
* Exclusive, perpetual commercial rights for use on the book cover, website, advertising, social media, and promotional materials
* Artwork may not be resold or reused for another client
* Artwork only; another designer will complete the typography, spine dimensions, and print-ready production

I will provide the current cover concept and inspiration images. Please include relevant horse samples, your fixed-price quote, estimated turnaround time, and the number of revisions included.

We are seeking a talented and experienced children’s book illustrator to create beautiful, engaging, and professionally illustrated artwork for an upcoming children’s storybook.

We are looking for an artist with a strong understanding of children’s visual storytelling, character consistency, scene composition, emotions, and colorful illustrations that appeal to young readers.

The selected freelancer will initially be asked to complete a one-page illustration sample test based on our story brief and creative direction. This will allow us to evaluate artistic quality, attention to detail, creativity, and compatibility with the overall vision of the book.

The successful candidate may receive the opportunity to work on the complete children’s book project.

Responsibilities:

* Create high-quality illustrations for children’s storybooks
* Develop engaging scenes and environments
* Maintain consistent characters throughout the book
* Follow the provided manuscript and creative direction
* Incorporate feedback and revisions professionally
* Prepare artwork suitable for professional book publishing

Ideal Qualifications:

* Experience illustrating children’s books
* Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling illustrations
* Experience with watercolor, hand-painted, digital watercolor, or similar artistic styles
* Excellent understanding of composition, colors, expressions, and children’s visual storytelling
* Ability to meet deadlines and communicate clearly
* Experience preparing illustrations for print publishing is an advantage

Sample Test:

Applicants may be invited to complete a one-page sample illustration based on our provided concept. The sample will be used to assess artistic style and suitability before selecting an illustrator for the larger project.

To Apply:

Please submit your portfolio or relevant examples of:

* Children’s book illustrations
* Character illustrations
* Storytelling scenes
* Watercolor or painterly artwork, if available

We are looking forward to finding a creative illustrator for a potentially long-term children’s book project.

I have four completed children’s manuscripts waiting for illustrations that feel straight out of a whimsical vintage watercolor storybook. Each title carries a magical, wonder-filled tone and averages about ten spreads; I supply a detailed storyboard for every page so you can dive straight into character, setting, and composition rather than guesswork.

What I need is the hand and eye of an experienced illustrator—traditional, digital, or a hybrid workflow is fine—so long as every image is genuinely crafted and not AI-generated. The colour palette will shift from title to title (sometimes pastel and soft, other times brighter or more earthy) and I’ll share guidance once we discuss the individual themes.

Deliverables for each book:
• Rough pencils or loose colour sketches for approval
• Final full-resolution watercolor-style illustrations for each spread (minimum 300 dpi, CMYK)
• Front-cover artwork with title placement left workable
• Layered PSD/TIFF plus flattened print-ready files and a web-ready version of each image

I value clear communication and see this as a long-term collaboration covering the current four books—and hopefully future projects too. If your portfolio shows a natural, story-driven watercolor touch and you’re excited by creating magical worlds for young readers, I’d love to hear how you would approach the first book and your typical timeline per spread.

Skills: Illustrator, Illustration, Caricature & Cartoons, Creative Design, Concept Art, Digital Art, Childrens Book Illustration, Character Design

COVER ILLUSTRATION BRIEF
Purpose
The cover should immediately communicate:
• A boy and his horse.
• A county fair.
• Rural Ontario in 1957.
• Warmth, friendship, and adventure.
• Nancy is the star.
Main Subjects
Nancy
• Sorrel mare.
• Rich reddish-brown coat.
• White blaze running from between her ears to her nose.
• Light blond mane and tail.
• Approximately 14½ hands high.
• Calm, intelligent expression.
• The most important figure on the cover.
Mike
• Age 13.
• Dark brown hair, almost black.
• Slightly unruly hair.
• Black-framed glasses.
• Wearing:
o beige cowboy hat,
o black silk bandana,
o blue jeans,
o clean shirt,
o belt with silver buckle.
Setting
• Donnybrook Fair, Walsh, Ontario, 1957.
• Fairgrounds visible in the background.
• Hints of:
o livestock,
o fair buildings,
o pie plates,
o horse events,
o midway tents.
Composition
My preference:
Nancy standing proudly in the foreground.
Mike standing beside her with one hand resting on her neck.
The fair appears behind them.
A Blue Ribbon can be visible but should not dominate the image.
The relationship between boy and horse should be the focus.
Mood
• Warm
• Nostalgic
• Hopeful
• Inviting
Not dramatic.
Not cartoonish.
Not overly sentimental.
Style
• Realistic
• Traditional children's novel illustration
• Soft colors
• 1950s atmosphere
• Historically accurate clothing and equipment
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INTERIOR ILLUSTRATION BRIEF
The Watering Trough
Chapter
Chapter Six: The Watering Trough
Purpose
This is the emotional heart of the book.
The illustration should communicate:
• Reflection
• Learning
• Trust
• Quiet understanding
Characters
Mike
• Age 13.
• Bandaged elbows and wrists from the accident.
• Glasses slightly crooked.
• Looking into the water.
Walter Bouk (Dad)
• Quiet, thoughtful farmer.
• Standing beside Mike.
• Looking into the trough.
• Not speaking.
• Calm and strong presence.
Nancy
• Standing nearby.
• Peaceful.
• Part of the conversation even though she says nothing.
Scene Details
• Concrete rectangular watering trough.
• Evening.
• Sunset light.
• Norfolk County farmyard.
• Soft shadows.
• Reflection visible in the water.
Composition
Mike and Dad standing side by side looking into the trough.
Nancy nearby.
The viewer should feel:
Something important is being learned.
Even though nobody is moving.
Mood
• Quiet
• Thoughtful
• Emotional
• Hopeful
Important Note for Artist
This is not an accident scene.
This is the scene after the accident where Mike realizes:
• he made a mistake,
• Nancy wasn't at fault,
• and he can move forward.
The feeling should be gentle and reflective rather than sad.
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REFERENCE NOTE FOR BOTH ILLUSTRATIONS
The story takes place in:
Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada, 1957
Please maintain period accuracy for:
• clothing,
• vehicles,
• farm equipment,
• fences,
• buildings,
• horse tack.
Avoid modern items.
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If I were hiring an artist, I would tell them:
"The cover is about the adventure.
The watering trough illustration is about the meaning of the adventure."

I’m putting together a lively, 24-to-28-page adventure picture book for children aged 3-5 and I’m looking for a creative partner who can bring both story and imagery to life in a warm, hand-drawn style.

The mood is playful and exploratory—think gentle peril, bright resolutions, and characters young kids can fall in love with on the very first read. I have a broad concept but I’m open to your ideas on plot beats, pacing, and visual storytelling. What matters most is that the language stays simple (fewer than 300 total words), the rhythm invites read-aloud sessions, and every spread bursts with color and movement.

Hand-drawn illustrations are essential. Watercolor, colored pencil, ink, or a mixed traditional approach all work as long as the final artwork feels organic, textured, and distinctly non-digital. You’ll handle:

• Story outline and polished manuscript
• Character sketches and environment concepts
• Full-color, print-ready spreads at 8.5" × 8.5" (CMYK, 300 dpi)
• Layered source files (PSD or AI) plus flattened TIFF/PNG for print

Acceptance criteria
1. Age-appropriate vocabulary and sentence length
2. Consistent character design across all pages
3. Final files pass pre-press checks for bleed, margins, and resolution
4. All work is original and transfer-of-rights ready for publication

A rough storyboard followed by two illustration checkpoints keeps us on track. If this sounds like your kind of adventure, let me know how you’d tackle the project and share a sample of your hand-drawn children’s art.

Skills: Graphic Design, Illustrator, Illustration, Concept Design, Caricature & Cartoons, Creative Writing, Print Design, Character Design