Augustine Francis

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I’m Augustine Francis, a children’s book illustrator and book designer based in Nigeria.

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I’m Augustine Francis, a children’s book illustrator and book designer based in Nigeria. I create expressive characters, engaging story environments, and educational visuals that help young readers connect with written ideas through clear visual storytelling. My work focuses on strong composition, visual pacing, character personality and consistency, and thoughtful colour choices, from the first concept through to finished spreads.

I also design book covers and publication interiors with a production-ready approach, ensuring illustration, typography, and page layout work together smoothly. I use Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop to produce polished results, collaborate effectively with authors and publishers, and respond to feedback while keeping a consistent visual direction across an entire project.

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
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Projects · 16

Comic & Graphic Novel Illustration | Sequential Art and Visual Storytelling

I created a comic illustration portfolio showcasing my approach to visual storytelling, character development, and cinematic scene composition. The project explores how expressive characters, dynamic panel layouts, detailed environments, and carefully chosen colors can bring a story to life. The portfolio includes character concept art, facial expressions, action poses, linework studies, environmental illustrations, and sequential comic pages designed to guide readers naturally from one scene to the next. My focus is on maintaining character consistency, creating clear visual flow, and using lighting, perspective, and composition to build atmosphere and emotion. I also value collaboration and feedback throughout the creative process to ensure the final artwork aligns with the project's narrative and artistic direction. This project demonstrates my ability to develop engaging comic visuals, from initial character concepts to polished sequential artwork, while maintaining a cohesive visual style.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2
Children’s Picture Book Illustration – Mia and Her Little Cat

This children’s book illustration concept follows Mia, a young girl who discovers a little kitten and builds a special friendship with it through care, kindness, and everyday adventures. The project focuses on expressive character design, charming animal illustrations, colorful environments, and engaging visual storytelling across individual pages and two-page spreads. A consistent color palette and character-expression sheet help maintain visual continuity while creating a warm, inviting reading experience for young children.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2
Nonfiction Book Cover & Interior Design | Mindfulness and Personal Growth

Designed a professional nonfiction book concept focused on mindfulness, self-discovery, and personal growth. The cover combines elegant typography, calming natural imagery, and a refined color palette to communicate the book’s message while maintaining a polished publishing aesthetic. The design approach prioritizes clear visual hierarchy, readability, and a balanced composition. The interior design direction complements the cover through consistent typography, clean page layouts, thoughtful spacing, and comfortable reading flow. The project demonstrates how thoughtful cover design and interior formatting can work together to create a cohesive, publication-ready book presentation for print and digital publishing.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2
Picture Book for Children — Illustrations & IngramSpark Formatting

I Illustrated and formatted a 24-page children's picture book for IngramSpark publishing. Created all characters & illustrations, designed interior layout and cover with 8.5×11 trim size. Delivered publishing ready files fully compliant with IngramSpark file requirements. This project is a visual presentation of my work on the children's book "HIde & Seek". I was responsible for the full illustration process from character design and sketches to final colored spreads and cover art.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2
Children’s Picture Book Illustration & KDP Cover Design | The Garden of Peace

I illustrated and designed the complete cover for this children’s picture book, creating a bright, colorful, and nature-inspired visual world that reflects the story’s themes of mindfulness, emotional wellbeing, and connection with nature. The goal was to make the book feel warm, playful, and inviting while appealing to young readers and clearly communicating the peaceful garden concept. I was responsible for the character illustration, botanical artwork, cover composition, typography, front/spine/back cover layout, and preparing the final print-ready file for publishing.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2
Children's book "Ready to Eat The Guide to Baby’s First Foods"

I illustrated and formatted a children's board book called "Ready to Eat: The Guide to Baby’s First Foods." I created engaging, age-appropriate illustrations that help introduce healthy foods to babies and toddlers. I also handled the full layout design, preparing the book for print with correct sizing, bleed, and typography placement. The result is a vibrant and playful book that supports early learning and visual development.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2
Mommy, Can I Axolotl Questions? — Children’s Book Illustration

I illustrated and formatted this children’s picture book, bringing the author’s vision to life with bright, engaging, and expressive artwork. The goal was to create a fun, educational, and visually captivating story that appeals to young readers while keeping the style playful and approachable. I was responsible for character design, page composition, and preparing print‑ready files for publishing.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2
Children’s Book Cover Design | KDP Paperback Cover & Full Wraparound Layout

Complete illustrated children’s book cover design for a nautical adventure story, including the front cover, spine, and back cover in a cohesive print-ready wraparound layout. The design was created to capture the adventurous and playful tone of the story while keeping the title highly visible and the overall cover appealing to its target audience of young readers.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2
Black & White Chapter Book Illustration

Professional interior formatting and layout for an illustrated storybook, combining narrative text with hand-drawn illustrations to create a clean, engaging, and print-ready reading experience. The project focused on creating a balanced interior layout where the illustrations naturally complement the story without interfering with readability. Text was carefully positioned with consistent margins, spacing, typography, paragraph alignment, and page numbering throughout the book.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2
Children’s Picture Book Illustration & Interior Design

A warm and heartfelt children’s picture book project centered on family, belonging, love, and the arrival of a new child. The visual direction was designed to create an inviting and emotionally reassuring experience for young readers and families. The illustrations focus on expressive characters, gentle colour, family interactions, and warm storytelling moments, helping the emotional message of the book come through visually rather than relying only on the text. I developed the interior pages with attention to character consistency, illustration placement, typography, page composition, and visual flow, ensuring that the artwork and story work naturally together across each spread.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2
Children’s Book Illustration & Interior Layout

This project involved illustrating and designing an educational children’s book centered around a teacher interacting with young learners. The illustrations were created to visually support the lesson, using expressive characters, clear actions, and engaging classroom scenes to help children connect with the subject. The interior layout was carefully structured to balance illustration and educational content, with attention to typography, spacing, visual hierarchy, character consistency, and page flow. The goal was to make each spread feel inviting and easy to follow while maintaining a polished storybook appearance.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2
Educational Children’s Book Illustration & Interior Layout

This project focused on designing an engaging educational book interior featuring a teacher guiding children through a learning experience. The illustrations were created to make the subject matter easier to understand while keeping the pages visually engaging and age-appropriate. The composition combines character expressions, classroom interaction, clear visual storytelling, and well-structured page layouts to create a natural connection between the lesson and the illustrations. Attention was also given to typography, spacing, illustration placement, and consistency throughout the book.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2

Work experience· 4 roles

Children’s Book Illustrator · FreelancerAug 2026 – Aug 2026 · 1 mo

I create engaging and story-driven illustrations for children’s books, picture books, educational materials, and other kid-focused projects. I work closely with authors and clients to understand their stories, characters, and visual ideas, then turn them into expressive illustrations that feel colorful, warm, and age-appropriate. My work includes character design, story scenes, cover illustrations, visual storytelling, and maintaining a consistent illustration style throughout a book. I also communicate with clients throughout the creative process, take feedback into consideration, and make sure the final artwork reflects the vision of the project.

Book Cover & Interior Designer (Freelance) · Freelance Publishing ProjectsJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Designed book covers and publication interiors with attention to typography, hierarchy, page flow, spacing, and illustration placement. Prepared layouts to meet print-ready production requirements and ensured elements work cohesively across the full publication.

Children’s Book Illustrator & Designer (Freelance) · FreelanceJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Created illustrations, character artwork, story environments, and page compositions for children’s books and educational publications. Developed artwork from briefs and references while maintaining character consistency and visual continuity across spreads. Produced illustration sets that support storytelling, visual pacing, and clear communication with young audiences.

Graphic Designer (Freelance) · FreelanceJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Education

Certificate in Digital Illustration & Graphic Design · Coursera2025 – 2026

Studied digital illustration, character design, composition, color theory, visual storytelling, and graphic design. Developed practical skills for creating engaging artwork for children’s books, storybooks, educational materials, and digital publishing projects.

Certifications and awards

Children’s Book Illustration & Digital Art2025 – 2026

Focused on children’s book illustration, character design, digital drawing, color theory, composition, and visual storytelling. Developed practical skills for creating expressive characters and engaging illustrations that support a story and connect with young readers.

Graphic Design & Visual Communication (Ongoing professional practice)2030 – 2026

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