Samson Salami

A story-driven watercolor illustration created as part of a larger children’s picture book project. This scene captures a playful moment between Justin and two squirrels, using movement, expression, environment, and character interaction to communicate the story visually without relying on text. As part of the wider book, the illustration was developed with attention to character consistency, page-to-page storytelling, composition, and continuity, ensuring Justin remained recognizable while his expressions, poses, and surroundings changed throughout the story. The project involved translating manuscript scenes into engaging illustrations while considering the needs of the finished book, including text space, page composition, print dimensions, bleed, and safe areas. Project contribution: Children’s book illustration, character consistency, watercolor-style artwork, scene composition, environment design, visual storytelling, and publication-ready artwork.

• Book Illustrator
• Character Designer
• Children’s Book Illustrator
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Orchard Buddies Save the Day A cheerful children's illustration featuring a cast of woodland friends brought together through character design, color, and playful visual storytelling. Orchard Buddies Save the Day was created around a friendly ensemble of animal characters, including a fox, raccoon, squirrel, hedgehog, owl, and bird. Each character was given a distinct shape, expression, and personality while maintaining a cohesive visual style across the group. Creative Approach I used a bright, simple, child-friendly illustration style with soft shapes, expressive faces, and a colorful orchard setting. The composition was designed to make multiple characters feel connected within one scene without losing clarity or visual balance. Particular attention was given to character variety, readable expressions, composition, and environmental storytelling, creating a scene suitable for young readers. Skills Children's book illustration Character design Animal character illustration Visual storytelling Scene composition Background illustration Digital illustration Children's publishing Created for children's storytelling with a focus on warmth, friendship, character interaction, and visual appeal.

• Children’s Book Illustrator

ABC | Children's Educational Illustration A playful alphabet illustration designed to make early learning feel encouraging, expressive, and memorable. This piece explores the letter E for Encourager, combining character-driven storytelling with educational content. The stage scene visually communicates encouragement through body language, facial expressions, and supportive phrases such as "You can do this!" and "I believe in you!" Creative Approach Rather than presenting the alphabet as letters alone, I used visual storytelling to connect the letter with a positive human quality. The warm stage lighting, expressive characters, and child-friendly composition were designed to create an inviting atmosphere while keeping the educational message easy to understand. Skills & Deliverables Children's book illustration Educational illustration Character design Visual storytelling Scene composition Expressive character posing Typography integration Digital illustration Designed for children's books, alphabet books, educational materials, and early-learning content.

• Children’s Book Illustrator