Bamidele Monday

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I create expressive characters, Video and engaging illustrations that make children’s stories memorable. I'm currently available for new children's book illustration and book cover design projects.

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I create expressive characters, Video and engaging illustrations that make children’s stories memorable. …

I’m currently available for new children’s book illustration and book cover design projects. I welcome remote collaborations with authors worldwide and am happy to discuss project scope, timelines, and deliverables.

I create colourful illustrations, expressive characters, story scenes, and book covers that support the story’s mood and appeal to its intended age group.
I pay close attention to character consistency, composition, colours, and visual storytelling, so the artwork feels cohesive throughout the book.

My services include:

Children’s book illustrations
Character design and development
Storybook scenes and page illustrations
Children’s book cover design
Illustration concepts based on your manuscript or references
Artwork preparation for digital and print use, according to the project requirements

I Based in Nigeria and available for remote projects worldwide, I work with authors to create engaging children’s book illustrations and eye-catching book covers.

I value clear communication, constructive feedback, and understanding each author’s vision before starting a project. My goal is to deliver illustrations that fit your story and help create an enjoyable reading experience for children.

If you are developing a children’s book, I will be happy to discuss your ideas, illustration style, and project requirements.

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianFluent

Industry experience

  • Healthcare
  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality

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Projects · 50

Book Trailer Daily 5 minuets creative writting

A short animated book trailer created to introduce Daily 5 Minutes Creative Writing to new readers. The video shows the idea at the heart of the book: a few minutes a day, a blank page, and a story that starts to take shape. It uses clean visuals, smooth motion, music and short lines from the book, and closes with the title and a clear call to action, so viewers know where to find it. I designed the trailer for social media. It is sized and paced to hold attention on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, where writers, students, teachers and parents look for tools to build a writing habit. Services provided: Book trailer, animation, motion graphics, sound and music editing

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

A short animated book trailer created to introduce to new readers. The video brings the story and its characters to life through illustrated scenes, smooth motion, music and a few lines from the book. It closes with the book title and a clear call to action, so viewers know where to find it. I designed the trailer for social media. It is sized and paced to hold attention on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, where parents, teachers and young readers discover new books. Services provided: Book trailer, animation, motion graphics, sound and music editing

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

A short animated book trailer created to introduce Circle to new readers. The video brings the story and its characters to life through illustrated scenes, smooth motion, music and a few lines from the book. It closes with the book title and a clear call to action, so viewers know where to find it. I designed the trailer for social media. It is sized and paced to hold attention on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, where parents, teachers and young readers discover new books. Services provided: Book trailer, animation, motion graphics, sound and music editing

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2
Book Trailer This is your day

A short animated book trailer created to introduce This Is Your Day to new readers. The video brings the story’s message and characters to life through illustrated scenes, smooth motion, music and a few lines from the book. It closes with the book title and a clear call to action, so viewers know where to find it. I designed the trailer for social media. It is sized and paced to hold attention on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, where parents, teachers and young readers discover new books. Services provided: Book trailer, animation, motion graphics, sound and music editing

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2
Book Trailer The little witcher

A short animated book trailer created to introduce The Little Witcher to new readers. The video brings the main character and the magical world of the story to life through illustrated scenes, smooth motion, music and a few lines from the book. It closes with the book title and a clear call to action, so viewers know where to find it. I designed the trailer for social media. It is sized and paced to hold attention on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, where parents, teachers and young readers discover new books

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +2
Book Trailer The little worshippers

A book trailer is a short promotional video that introduces your book to new readers. It captures the heart of your story in under a minute and is made to be shared on social media, so more people discover your book and want to read it

  • AI Video Editor
  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • +2
Vintage Coco & Kiki Childhood Adventures in a Retro World

Meet Coco & Kiki in their vintage era! Same curious hearts, new retro look exploring, dreaming, and creating little adventures together. A nostalgic kids animation filled with vintage vibes, friendship, curiosity, and imagination. Follow Coco & Kiki for more cute adventure

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Character Designer
  • Illustrator
Mira character design sheet| cute cartoon girl art inspiration

Meet Mira a cute and charming cartoon girl character design sheet! Perfect inspiration for animation, kids’ illustration, character creation, storybooks, and digital art projects. From adorable expressions to stylish outfit details, this concept art brings creativity to life.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Character Designer
  • Illustrator
Uncover 22 animation drawing sketch

Uncover 22 animation drawing sketch ideas that will supercharge your creativity—dive in to discover the unexpected inspirations you didn’t know you needed.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Character Designer
  • Children’s Book Illustrator
  • +1
Character

Create professional storyboards from scratch, even with no prior experience.

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Book Illustrator
  • Character Designer
  • +1
Comic strips

Comic-book style digital portrait collage of a young man with multiple expressive poses and emotions, vibrant pop-art colors, bold ink outlines, dramatic cel shading, speech bubbles, comic action words like WOW, ZAP, AWESOME, dynamic panel layout, superhero comic aesthetic, high-detail face illustration, energetic and cinematic lighting..

  • Book Cover Designer
  • Comic Illustrator
  • Illustrator

Work experience

Children’s Book Illustrator & Visual Storyteller · Freelance / Self-EmployedJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Children’s Book Illustrator & Visual Storyteller I create engaging illustrations for children’s stories, i help authors communicate their ideas through expressive characters, colourful scenes, and visual storytelling. My focus is developing artwork that suits the story’s theme and target age group while maintaining a consistent illustration style throughout the project. My work includes: character illustration, story scenes, children’s book covers, and visual concepts. I pay attention to composition, colour, character consistency, and detail to ensure each illustration supports the story and keeps young readers engaged and Entertaining. I welcome feedback and work to align the illustrations with the author’s vision. I can also prepare artwork for digital use and print production according to the project’s requirements.

Education

Self-Taught Illustrator · Independent Study2023 – 2026

Self-taught illustrator with a passion for creative storytelling and visual art. Developed illustration skills through independent learning, personal projects, and consistent creative practice. Focused on book illustration, character design, and creating engaging artwork that brings stories and ideas to life.

Certifications and awards

Illustration and Digital Art Training2023 – 2026

Developed illustration skills through focused learning and creative practice, with an emphasis on visual storytelling, character design, digital art, and book illustration.

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