Children's book illustrator and published author-illustrator with 8+ years of experience creating warm, expressive, character-led illustration for publishers, authors, and educational content creators. I maintain a strong client satisfaction record across professional projects and specialize in picture book illustration, character design, and storybook art for print and digital publishing. All work is original and hand-drawn (no AI tools). I manage projects end-to-end—from initial character concepts and sketch approvals through color development and print-ready delivery—delivering consistent, expressive artwork for ongoing series and fast turnaround assignments.…

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Children's book illustrator and published author-illustrator with 8+ years of experience creating warm, expressive, character-led illustration for publishers, authors, and educational content creators. I maintain a strong client satisfaction record across professional projects and specialize in picture book illustration, character design, and storybook art for print and digital publishing. All work is original and hand-drawn (no AI tools). I manage projects end-to-end—from initial character concepts and sketch approvals through color development and print-ready delivery—delivering consistent, expressive artwork for ongoing series and fast turnaround assignments.…

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Children’s book illustrator and published author-illustrator with 8+ years of experience creating warm, expressive, character-led illustration for publishers, authors, and educational content creators. I maintain a strong client satisfaction record across professional projects and specialize in picture book illustration, character design, and storybook art for print and digital publishing.

All work is original and hand-drawn (no AI tools). I manage projects end-to-end—from initial character concepts and sketch approvals through color development and print-ready delivery—delivering consistent, expressive artwork for ongoing series and fast turnaround assignments.

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Language

English
Fluent
Persian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Farokhrokh
March 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Delivered character-based and narrative illustration for children's content within an established studio environment while maintaining visual consistency with existing creative briefs.
Children's Book Illustrator & Author - Illustrator (Self-employed) at Purple Parlo
January 1, 2018 - Present
Picture book illustration, character design, and storybook art for self-publishing authors, independent publishers, and educational content creators. Provides full project management from initial character concept and sketch approval through color development and print-ready delivery for KDP and IngramSpark formats. Works across UK, USA, Australia, and Canada and maintains a 100% five-star client rating across completed engagements.
Children's Book Illustrator & Author - Illustrator at Purple Parlo (Self-employed)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Provided picture book illustration, character design, and storybook art for self-publishing authors, independent publishers, and educational content creators across the UK, USA, Australia, and Canada. Managed projects end-to-end—from initial character concept and sketch approval through colour development and delivery of print-ready files for KDP and IngramSpark.

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Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    Children's Book Illustrator & Author-Illustrator

    • Picture book illustration, character design, and storybook art for self-publishing authors, independent
    publishers, and educational content creators in the UK, USA, Australia, and Canada
    • Full project management from initial character concept through sketch approval, colour development,
    and print-ready file delivery (KDP and IngramSpark)
    • Maintained 100% five-star client rating across all completed projects on Upwork | zero exceptions
    • Developed and published two illustrated works under the Purple Parlo imprint as author-illustrator