Hi, I’m a freelance children’s book illustrator specialising in warm, expressive artwork that brings stories to life with heart and personality. I work with authors, publishers, and organisations to create engaging, character-led illustrations for picture books, early readers, and educational titles. My style blends soft colour palettes, emotive storytelling, and playful details to help young readers connect deeply with each page — whether the story is whimsical and adventurous or gentle and reassuring. I’ve illustrated multiple published children’s books across fantasy, emotional wellbeing, and educational themes, and I love collaborating closely with clients to shape worlds, develop memorable characters, and create artwork that feels both magical and meaningful. If you’re looking for thoughtful, story-driven illustrations that kids (and parents) will fall in love with, I’d love to work together.

Bethany Evelyn

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Hi, I’m a freelance children’s book illustrator specialising in warm, expressive artwork that brings stories to life with heart and personality. I work with authors, publishers, and organisations to create engaging, character-led illustrations for picture books, early readers, and educational titles. My style blends soft colour palettes, emotive storytelling, and playful details to help young readers connect deeply with each page — whether the story is whimsical and adventurous or gentle and reassuring. I’ve illustrated multiple published children’s books across fantasy, emotional wellbeing, and educational themes, and I love collaborating closely with clients to shape worlds, develop memorable characters, and create artwork that feels both magical and meaningful. If you’re looking for thoughtful, story-driven illustrations that kids (and parents) will fall in love with, I’d love to work together.

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Hi, I’m a freelance children’s book illustrator specialising in warm, expressive artwork that brings stories to life with heart and personality.

I work with authors, publishers, and organisations to create engaging, character-led illustrations for picture books, early readers, and educational titles. My style blends soft colour palettes, emotive storytelling, and playful details to help young readers connect deeply with each page — whether the story is whimsical and adventurous or gentle and reassuring.

I’ve illustrated multiple published children’s books across fantasy, emotional wellbeing, and educational themes, and I love collaborating closely with clients to shape worlds, develop memorable characters, and create artwork that feels both magical and meaningful.

If you’re looking for thoughtful, story-driven illustrations that kids (and parents) will fall in love with, I’d love to work together.

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Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed
November 1, 2018 - Present
Professional illustrator with 8 years of freelance experience creating character-based and graphic artwork for print-focused projects. Strong understanding of composition, color and typography, with experience working to detailed briefs and established brand guidelines while contributing creative original ideas. Experienced in preparing print-ready artwork using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign and managing multiple projects with instructed workflow. Communicated directly with clients to clarify requirements, revisions and final deliverables.

Education

BA Hons in Illustration with Animation at Manchester Metropolitan University
September 10, 2015 - May 10, 2018

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Other
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    Hurry! Hurry! Off to the woods we must go! Join us on an adventure as we race to plant a precious gift with a little help from our Tea-sipping Trees! You didn’t know that trees sip tea? Of course they do! In fact, they’re having a tea party right now! Find Aspen, Willow, and Baby Blue Spruce, but watch out for the Bristlecone Pine! He’s a little grumpy. illustrator childrensbook picturebook bookillustrator
    uniE621 Tea-Sipping Trees by Christopher Colvin
    Hurry! Hurry! Off to the woods we must go! Join us on an adventure as we race to plant a precious gift with a little help from our Tea-sipping Trees! You didn’t know that trees sip tea? Of course they do! In fact, they’re having a tea party right now! Find Aspen, Willow, and Baby Blue Spruce, but watch out for the Bristlecone Pine! He’s a little grumpy. illustrator childrensbook picturebook bookillustrator
    uniE621 Tea-Sipping Trees by Christopher Colvin
    Hurry! Hurry! Off to the woods we must go! Join us on an adventure as we race to plant a precious gift with a little help from our Tea-sipping Trees! You didn’t know that trees sip tea? Of course they do! In fact, they’re having a tea party right now! Find Aspen, Willow, and Baby Blue Spruce, but watch out for the Bristlecone Pine! He’s a little grumpy. illustrator childrensbook picturebook bookillustrator
    uniE621 Tea-Sipping Trees by Christopher Colvin
    Hurry! Hurry! Off to the woods we must go! Join us on an adventure as we race to plant a precious gift with a little help from our Tea-sipping Trees! You didn’t know that trees sip tea? Of course they do! In fact, they’re having a tea party right now! Find Aspen, Willow, and Baby Blue Spruce, but watch out for the Bristlecone Pine! He’s a little grumpy. illustrator childrensbook picturebook bookillustrator
    uniE621 Tea-Sipping Trees by Christopher Colvin
    Hurry! Hurry! Off to the woods we must go! Join us on an adventure as we race to plant a precious gift with a little help from our Tea-sipping Trees! You didn’t know that trees sip tea? Of course they do! In fact, they’re having a tea party right now! Find Aspen, Willow, and Baby Blue Spruce, but watch out for the Bristlecone Pine! He’s a little grumpy. illustrator childrensbook picturebook bookillustrator
    uniE621 Tea-Sipping Trees by Christopher Colvin
    Hurry! Hurry! Off to the woods we must go! Join us on an adventure as we race to plant a precious gift with a little help from our Tea-sipping Trees! You didn’t know that trees sip tea? Of course they do! In fact, they’re having a tea party right now! Find Aspen, Willow, and Baby Blue Spruce, but watch out for the Bristlecone Pine! He’s a little grumpy. illustrator childrensbook picturebook bookillustrator
    uniE621 My Mum Has Epilepsy
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    uniE621 My Mum Has Epilepsy
    I illustrated this children’s educational book for Epilepsy Action, using warm, friendly visuals and expressive characters to help explain epilepsy to young readers in a gentle, reassuring way. My artwork transforms a sensitive topic into clear, engaging scenes that support understanding, comfort, and family connection. illustrator bookillustrator childrensbook kidlit illustration
    uniE621 My Mum Has Epilepsy
    I illustrated this children’s educational book for Epilepsy Action, using warm, friendly visuals and expressive characters to help explain epilepsy to young readers in a gentle, reassuring way. My artwork transforms a sensitive topic into clear, engaging scenes that support understanding, comfort, and family connection. illustrator bookillustrator childrensbook kidlit illustration
    uniE621 My Mum Has Epilepsy
    I illustrated this children’s educational book for Epilepsy Action, using warm, friendly visuals and expressive characters to help explain epilepsy to young readers in a gentle, reassuring way. My artwork transforms a sensitive topic into clear, engaging scenes that support understanding, comfort, and family connection. illustrator bookillustrator childrensbook kidlit illustration