I’m a graphic designer and children’s book illustrator, specializing in visually engaging designs and illustrations that help ideas, stories, and brands come to life. My core skills include children’s book illustration, character design, book cover design, social media graphics, branding materials, flyers, and other digital design projects. I have worked with clients on a variety of creative projects, with particular experience illustrating children’s books for independent authors and creating publication-ready artwork for books intended for Amazon KDP. What sets me apart is my attention to detail, consistency, and ability to understand a client’s vision and translate it into visuals that feel intentional and professional. For children’s books especially, I focus heavily on character consistency, expressive storytelling, composition, and creating illustrations that work naturally with the written story. I have completed freelance projects for clients through platforms such as Fiverr, as well as working directly with authors and creators on books, branding, and digital design projects.…

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I’m a graphic designer and children’s book illustrator, specializing in visually engaging designs and illustrations that help ideas, stories, and brands come to life. My core skills include children’s book illustration, character design, book cover design, social media graphics, branding materials, flyers, and other digital design projects. I have worked with clients on a variety of creative projects, with particular experience illustrating children’s books for independent authors and creating publication-ready artwork for books intended for Amazon KDP. What sets me apart is my attention to detail, consistency, and ability to understand a client’s vision and translate it into visuals that feel intentional and professional. For children’s books especially, I focus heavily on character consistency, expressive storytelling, composition, and creating illustrations that work naturally with the written story. I have completed freelance projects for clients through platforms such as Fiverr, as well as working directly with authors and creators on books, branding, and digital design projects.…

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I’m a graphic designer and children’s book illustrator, specializing in visually engaging designs and illustrations that help ideas, stories, and brands come to life.

My core skills include children’s book illustration, character design, book cover design, social media graphics, branding materials, flyers, and other digital design projects. I have worked with clients on a variety of creative projects, with particular experience illustrating children’s books for independent authors and creating publication-ready artwork for books intended for Amazon KDP.

What sets me apart is my attention to detail, consistency, and ability to understand a client’s vision and translate it into visuals that feel intentional and professional. For children’s books especially, I focus heavily on character consistency, expressive storytelling, composition, and creating illustrations that work naturally with the written story.

I have completed freelance projects for clients through platforms such as Fiverr, as well as working directly with authors and creators on books, branding, and digital design projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Children’s Book Illustrator at Independent Authors / Amazon KDP Projects
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created illustrations for children’s books prepared for publication through Amazon KDP. Responsibilities included character development, maintaining visual consistency across multiple pages, scene composition, storytelling through illustration, cover artwork, and preparing final illustrations for publication.
Freelance Children’s Book Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Fiverr / Independent Clients
January 1, 2023 - Present
Worked with international clients on children’s book illustrations, character design, book covers, promotional graphics, branding materials, and other creative projects. Managed projects from initial concept and visual direction through revisions and final delivery.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Independent Client Projects
January 1, 2020 - Present
Designed social media graphics, advertising materials, flyers, business promotional designs, branding assets, and digital content for businesses, creators, and individual clients.

Education

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Qualifications

Higher National Diploma
March 1, 2023 - November 30, 2024

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics
    The Great Berry Picnic
    This project involved creating a children's picture book illustration series for *The Great Berry Picnic*, a cheerful story about a young boy and girl who set out on a fun outdoor adventure to gather berries for a special picnic. The goal was to create bright, playful illustrations that captured friendship, curiosity, and the simple joy of spending time outdoors. The two main characters were designed with distinct personalities and expressive emotions, allowing their friendship and interactions to carry the story from one scene to another. The natural environments were also given careful attention, with berry bushes, grassy fields, woodland paths, and picnic settings creating a colorful world for the characters to explore. One of the main challenges was keeping both characters visually consistent while showing different activities and emotions throughout the story. I addressed this by establishing clear character designs and maintaining consistent proportions, clothing, colors, and visual details across the illustrations. The final result is a vibrant and heartwarming children's illustration series that combines expressive characters, playful outdoor environments, and simple storytelling to create an inviting visual experience for young readers. illustrator graphicdesigner designer…
    The song of Emberfall
    This project involved creating a children's picture book illustration series for The Song of Emberfall, a whimsical story centered around a young girl who discovers a mysterious song hidden within an enchanted woodland. The goal was to create illustrations that felt magical, adventurous, and emotionally engaging while remaining warm and approachable for young readers. The main character was designed with expressive features and a strong sense of curiosity so that her emotions could carry the story throughout the different scenes. The environments were also an important part of the project, with glowing forests, winding paths, hidden clearings, and subtle magical details used to build the world around her. One of the main challenges was making the fantasy elements feel exciting without overwhelming the character or the story. I approached this by keeping the compositions focused, using clear visual storytelling, and carefully balancing the character with the surrounding environment. The final result is a colorful and atmospheric children's illustration series that combines character-driven storytelling with a gentle sense of mystery, adventure, and wonder. illustrator designer graphicdesigner…
    Adventures of Merriwood Forest
    This project involved creating a children's picture book illustration series for *Adventures of Merriwood Forest*, a playful story centered around a young girl exploring a magical forest and discovering new places along the way. The goal was to create colorful, expressive illustrations that would capture a sense of curiosity, adventure, and wonder while keeping the visuals appealing to young readers. The main character was designed to feel friendly and relatable, with expressive emotions that could carry the story from one scene to another. A major focus was also placed on creating a lively forest environment filled with charming details that supported the storytelling without distracting from the characters. One of the main challenges was maintaining consistency in the girl's appearance while placing her in different forest settings and situations. I handled this by establishing a clear character design and keeping the visual language, proportions, colors, and overall composition consistent throughout the illustrations. The final result is a vibrant and engaging children's illustration series that combines expressive character storytelling with a colorful woodland setting, creating a fun visual experience for young readers. illustrator designer graphicdesigner…
    Grandma's Secret Recipe
    This project involved creating a fully illustrated children's book centered on the heartwarming relationship between a young girl and her grandmother. The buyer wanted illustrations that felt warm, expressive, and emotionally engaging while maintaining a consistent visual style from the cover through every page of the story. The main goal was to create lovable characters that children could instantly connect with and place them in cozy, inviting environments that supported the storytelling. Every scene was carefully planned to capture important emotions such as excitement, curiosity, teamwork, and love, ensuring that each illustration helped move the story forward. One of the biggest challenges was maintaining visual consistency across the entire book. Character appearances, facial expressions, clothing, lighting, and environments all needed to remain recognizable from page to page while still making every illustration feel fresh and dynamic. This was achieved through careful character design, detailed scene planning, and a consistent artistic direction throughout the project. The final result is a polished children's picture book featuring expressive characters, cinematic storytelling, and vibrant illustrations that create an engaging reading experience for young audiences while meeting professional publishing standards. illustrator graphicdesigner designer…
    David and Goliath
    This project involved illustrating a children's picture book based on the biblical story of David and Goliath. The goal was to create vibrant, engaging artwork that would introduce young readers to this timeless story in a way that felt exciting, approachable, and easy to understand while remaining faithful to the biblical narrative. The buyer wanted a modern illustrations with expressive characters, bold colors, and visually rich environments that would capture children's attention on every page. A major focus was maintaining consistency in the appearance of David, Goliath, King Saul, and the supporting elements throughout the book while ensuring each illustration advanced the story with clear visual storytelling. One of the main challenges was balancing the scale of the characters, particularly emphasizing Goliath's enormous size without making him appear frightening for young readers. Another challenge was designing historically inspired biblical settings that felt authentic while remaining colorful, inviting, and suitable for children. Through thoughtful scene planning, consistent character design, and carefully composed illustrations, the final artwork delivers a cohesive picture book that communicates courage, faith, and trust in God through engaging visual storytelling. graphicdesigner illustrator designer…
    Pip the Cat wants a Friend
    This project involved illustrating a heartwarming children's picture book titled *Pip the Cat Wants a Friend*. The story follows Pip, an orange tabby cat, as he learns to accept and befriend a new kitten named Coco. The book was created for children between the ages of 4 and 8, so it was important that the artwork felt warm, engaging, and easy for young readers to connect with. The main goal was to create a visually appealing story while keeping the characters consistent throughout every page. Since the story focuses heavily on emotions such as happiness, jealousy, loneliness, and friendship, the illustrations needed to clearly communicate these feelings even without relying on a lot of text. One challenge was ensuring that the characters remained recognizable across different scenes and emotions. I addressed this by developing detailed character references before illustrating the story. Another challenge was capturing emotional moments in a way that children could easily understand. Through expressive facial features, body language, and thoughtful scene composition, I was able to bring each moment to life. The final illustrations feature a vibrant watercolor style with warm colors and expressive characters, creating a charming and memorable reading experience that celebrates friendship, sharing, and family love. photo illustrator graphicdesigner designer…