Hi there! I am a UK-based illustrator focused on picture and middle-grade books with whimsical themes and high atmosphere. Count me in if there's a little mystery to your story! I have been freelancing for 7 years now and have illustrated for several traditionally published middle-grade novels in the German publishing market. **Day rate** £220 **Portfolio** Find my full portfolio at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ **Qualifications and education** _BA in Digital Art_University of Kent **Freelance Illustrator since 2019** To date, I have worked with over 50 private clients on bringing their children's books to life. I have also illustrated covers for popular German middle-grade novels published by Loewe and Oetinger, such as "The Last Human" (Loewe's German edition), "Finsterwelt" (Oetinger) and a five-part children's detective series by Ocke Bandixen, called "Die Kustencrew" (The coastal crew) published by Loewe.…

Nathalie Kranich

Hi there! I am a UK-based illustrator focused on picture and middle-grade books with whimsical themes and high atmosphere. Count me in if there's a little mystery to your story! I have been freelancing for 7 years now and have illustrated for several traditionally published middle-grade novels in the German publishing market. **Day rate** £220 **Portfolio** Find my full portfolio at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ **Qualifications and education** _BA in Digital Art_University of Kent **Freelance Illustrator since 2019** To date, I have worked with over 50 private clients on bringing their children's books to life. I have also illustrated covers for popular German middle-grade novels published by Loewe and Oetinger, such as "The Last Human" (Loewe's German edition), "Finsterwelt" (Oetinger) and a five-part children's detective series by Ocke Bandixen, called "Die Kustencrew" (The coastal crew) published by Loewe.…

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Hi there! I am a UK-based illustrator focused on picture and middle-grade books with whimsical themes and high atmosphere. Count me in if there’s a little mystery to your story! I have been freelancing for 7 years now and have illustrated for several traditionally published middle-grade novels in the German publishing market.

Day rate
£220

Portfolio

Find my full portfolio at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

Qualifications and education
_BA in Digital Art_University of Kent

Freelance Illustrator since 2019
To date, I have worked with over 50 private clients on bringing their children’s books to life. I have also illustrated covers for popular German middle-grade novels published by Loewe and Oetinger, such as “The Last Human” (Loewe’s German edition), “Finsterwelt” (Oetinger) and a five-part children’s detective series by Ocke Bandixen, called “Die Kustencrew” (The coastal crew) published by Loewe.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Junior 2D Artist at Burke and Best
October 20, 2017 - June 1, 2019
As a 2D artist in a small mobile games studio I worked within a team to create character and background assets, design UI, and prepare assets according to specification to be used in our games' workflows. I worked, amongst other things, on Adult Swim's Amateur Surgeon Series.
Die Kustencrew by Ocke Bandixen at Loewe
June 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020
From 2020 to 2024 I illustrated covers and 20 busy riddle illustrations for each of five middle-grade children's detective books. Published by large German publisher Loewe and written by the fabulous Ocke Bandixen, the series invited children to riddle along with three kids living by the north-sea as they solve local crimes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Kent
June 21, 2017
Undergrad in Digital Arts

Qualifications

BA Digital Arts
September 5, 2014 - June 1, 2017
I completed an Undergrad Degree in Digital Arts, covering modules such as introduction to programming, visual communication, graphic design, photography, game design, etc.

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment
    Havoc Crew
    Character designs for an old personal project, recently re-illustrated. Each kid represents a class in a beat'em-up style game. From left to right, we have Leopold 'the troll', Rupert, Billy Buckethead, and siblings Jill, Joe and Judith.…
    Brave Janet and the Wild Tam-Lin
    Personal children's book project, retelling the folktale of Tam-Lin. illustration kidlit childrensillustration…
    Don't Eat Cake with Monsters (by Kent A. LeFevre)
    I illustrated a three-part monster series for indie author Kent A. LeFevre, following Riley as he is swarmed by all kinds of creatures in his home, the sea, and even in space.…
    Alone in the Woods
    Personal work, portfolio piece. A curious creature of the woods is keen to hear what story the girls are telling in their tent at night.…
    Die Kustencrew (The Coastal Crew) by Ocke Bandixen, published by Loewe 2021
    From 2020 to 2024 I illustrated covers and 20 busy riddle illustrations for each of five middle-grade children's detective books. Published by large German publisher Loewe and written by the fabulous Ocke Bandixen, the series invited children to riddle along with three kids living by the north-sea as they solve local crimes. illustrator bookillustrator…