I’m a children’s book illustrator with a passion for creating gentle, emotive worlds where stories can truly breathe. My work is inspired by childhood imagination, nature, and storytelling, with a focus on character-driven scenes and soft, narrative-rich compositions. I love collaborating with authors to transform their ideas into visually engaging books that connect with young readers. I work on picture books, character design, and editorial illustration, guiding projects from concept to final artwork. Open to freelance collaborations worldwide (English / Spanish).…

Melissa Abez

I’m a children’s book illustrator with a passion for creating gentle, emotive worlds where stories can truly breathe. My work is inspired by childhood imagination, nature, and storytelling, with a focus on character-driven scenes and soft, narrative-rich compositions. I love collaborating with authors to transform their ideas into visually engaging books that connect with young readers. I work on picture books, character design, and editorial illustration, guiding projects from concept to final artwork. Open to freelance collaborations worldwide (English / Spanish).…

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I’m a children’s book illustrator with a passion for creating gentle, emotive worlds where stories can truly breathe.

My work is inspired by childhood imagination, nature, and storytelling, with a focus on character-driven scenes and soft, narrative-rich compositions. I love collaborating with authors to transform their ideas into visually engaging books that connect with young readers.

I work on picture books, character design, and editorial illustration, guiding projects from concept to final artwork.

Open to freelance collaborations worldwide (English / Spanish).

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Author and illustrator at La petite plume - editorial infantil
December 4, 2024 - January 21, 2025
I created, wrote and illustrated the children’s book “Calista, Simón y el día marrón” meant to help kids get over the tragedy they lived after the 2024 DANA in Valencia covered their towns with mud. This book was meant to help the go through the process of understanding and supporting them, and it was also to raised money to help all the families in need after the tragedy. The publisher end up running away with the money raised.
Children’s illustrator and author at Melissa Abez - Illustration
November 4, 2024 - January 21, 2025
I wrote the story, illustrated the entire book, made the book layout and design, designed covers and spine. Made all the files high quality print ready and promoted the book afterwards.

Education

Children’s Book Creation at ESDIP - Escuela de Arte e Ilustración
October 1, 2021 - June 29, 2022
Children’s book creation and illustration

Qualifications

Children’s Book Creator and Illustrator
October 3, 2021 - June 16, 2022

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment