I’m a Surakarta-based illustrator who loves bringing stories to life through evocative character and book-cover artwork. My style is adaptable—ranging from whimsical to dramatic—so I can support different tones and age groups, especially in children’s books, novels, and book covers. I collaborate with major Indonesian publishers and also work on international projects for children’s book authors. I enjoy shaping visual narratives through storyboard-style planning, character design, and coloring pages, aiming to create artwork that feels memorable and helps the story connect with readers.…

Ghoffar Amar

I’m a Surakarta-based illustrator who loves bringing stories to life through evocative character and book-cover artwork. My style is adaptable—ranging from whimsical to dramatic—so I can support different tones and age groups, especially in children’s books, novels, and book covers. I collaborate with major Indonesian publishers and also work on international projects for children’s book authors. I enjoy shaping visual narratives through storyboard-style planning, character design, and coloring pages, aiming to create artwork that feels memorable and helps the story connect with readers.…

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I’m a Surakarta-based illustrator who loves bringing stories to life through evocative character and book-cover artwork. My style is adaptable—ranging from whimsical to dramatic—so I can support different tones and age groups, especially in children’s books, novels, and book covers.

I collaborate with major Indonesian publishers and also work on international projects for children’s book authors. I enjoy shaping visual narratives through storyboard-style planning, character design, and coloring pages, aiming to create artwork that feels memorable and helps the story connect with readers.

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English
Advanced
Indonesian
Fluent

Work Experience

illustrator at Putra Nugraha Publisher
February 3, 2020 - March 30, 2022
The illustrator created the contents and cover of the book

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    Book Cover Illustration: "La ratona Ramona y otros cuentos para niños"
    Book Cover Illustration: "La ratona Ramona y otros cuentos para niños" A cover illustration designed for a short story collection published by an independent publisher based in Spain. This project features vibrant visual storytelling tailored for young readers, focusing on expressive character design and a welcoming color palette to capture the playful spirit of children's literature.…
    Children's Picture Book — "Spider of School" by Denise Stainbach
    Cover and interior illustrations created for an adventure children's book by German writer Denise Stainbach. A playful detective-style story about two kids and their spider friend solving the mystery of the missing spiders to save their home from a bug takeover.…
    Book Cover & Interior Illustrations: "Negeri Kubangan" (Ministry of Education, Indonesia)
    Full book illustration project (Cover & Interior) created for the Indonesian Ministry of Education. This humorous environmental story features a cheerful fly navigating a landfill town, highlighting the consequences of littering in a kid-friendly visual style.…
    Children's Educational Book Cover Illustration — "El gnomo Miguelito" by Spanz2a
    Custom cover artwork for a magical bilingual collection of short stories. Designed with eye-catching fantasy elements and friendly character art to appeal to young readers and Spanish-language learners worldwide.…
    Children's Novel Cover Illustration: "Si Pencuri Kecil" (The Little Thief)
    A custom front cover illustration created for a children's novel published by a local Indonesian publisher. The design focuses on strong character personality, atmospheric lighting, and high-contrast visuals to craft an intriguing and adventurous tone suitable for middle-grade readers.…
    Personal Project: "The Kite" — Visual Storytelling & Concept Art
    Personal artwork and visual concept for a children's picture book. Features a young boy flying a magical kite whose luminous string trails through the cosmos, bridging Earth with distant stars and planets. Created to demonstrate whimsical character design and atmospheric lighting techniques.…