Bringing a manuscript to life shouldn't mean dealing with generic artwork, missed deadlines, or formatting rejections that stall your book launch. As a specialized Book & Children's Illustrator, I help authors, self-publishers, and publishing houses transform raw manuscripts into visually captivating, market-ready books that grab readers' attention on Amazon and shelves alike. Whether you struggle with visualizing complex character concepts, need cohesive storybook spreads, or want print-ready cover files that meet strict industry standards, I handle the entire visual process seamlessly. What I Deliver: Engaging Character & Scene Design: Bringing unique personalities and emotional depth to your story. Print-Ready Execution: Fully formatted layouts, covers, and illustrations optimized for KDP, IngramSpark, and traditional print. Reliable Timelines: Structured communication and milestone delivery so your publishing schedule stays on track. Let’s turn your manuscript into a masterpiece readers won't want to put down. Drop a message to discuss your vision and project timeline!…

Blessing

Bringing a manuscript to life shouldn't mean dealing with generic artwork, missed deadlines, or formatting rejections that stall your book launch. As a specialized Book & Children's Illustrator, I help authors, self-publishers, and publishing houses transform raw manuscripts into visually captivating, market-ready books that grab readers' attention on Amazon and shelves alike. Whether you struggle with visualizing complex character concepts, need cohesive storybook spreads, or want print-ready cover files that meet strict industry standards, I handle the entire visual process seamlessly. What I Deliver: Engaging Character & Scene Design: Bringing unique personalities and emotional depth to your story. Print-Ready Execution: Fully formatted layouts, covers, and illustrations optimized for KDP, IngramSpark, and traditional print. Reliable Timelines: Structured communication and milestone delivery so your publishing schedule stays on track. Let’s turn your manuscript into a masterpiece readers won't want to put down. Drop a message to discuss your vision and project timeline!…

Available to hire

Bringing a manuscript to life shouldn’t mean dealing with generic artwork, missed deadlines, or formatting rejections that stall your book launch.

As a specialized Book & Children’s Illustrator, I help authors, self-publishers, and publishing houses transform raw manuscripts into visually captivating, market-ready books that grab readers’ attention on Amazon and shelves alike.

Whether you struggle with visualizing complex character concepts, need cohesive storybook spreads, or want print-ready cover files that meet strict industry standards, I handle the entire visual process seamlessly.

What I Deliver:

Engaging Character & Scene Design: Bringing unique personalities and emotional depth to your story.

Print-Ready Execution: Fully formatted layouts, covers, and illustrations optimized for KDP, IngramSpark, and traditional print.

Reliable Timelines: Structured communication and milestone delivery so your publishing schedule stays on track.

Let’s turn your manuscript into a masterpiece readers won’t want to put down. Drop a message to discuss your vision and project timeline!

See more

Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Children's Book Illustrator & Concept Artist at Freelance / Self-Employed
March 10, 2021 - Present
Partnering with self-published authors and independent publishing houses to bring manuscript ideas to life through engaging, child-friendly visuals. • Character & Scene Design: Created original, expression-rich character designs, turnaround sheets, and full-bleed interior illustrations tailored for children aged 3–10. • End-to-End Publishing Workflow: Guided clients through every stage of book production, including storyboarding, rough pencil sketches, color pass, cover formatting, and endpaper design. • Print & Technical Execution: Delivered high-resolution, print-ready files (300 DPI, CMYK with standard bleed settings) compatible with Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and local print shops. • Client Satisfaction: Maintained a 100% on-time delivery record across 15+ picture books and cover illustrations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Fine Arts & Illustration at University of Lagos
September 1, 2017 - July 15, 2021
Focused on visual storytelling, digital illustration, drawing, color theory, and graphic design principles. Completed capstone project centered on children's book illustration and character development.
Professional Certificate in Children's Book Illustration at School of Visual Storytelling (SVSLearn) / Smarter Art Academy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Intensive professional training covering manuscript analysis, character sheet turnarounds, picture book pagination, cover design, and print-ready publishing standards.

Qualifications

Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design (Photoshop & Illustrator)
July 14, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Certified in industry-standard visual design tools, digital painting techniques, raster/vector art workflows, and print pre-press file preparation.
Certificate in Children’s Book Illustration & Publishing Standards
June 16, 2022 - February 18, 2023
Advanced training covering visual narrative structure, manuscript breakdown, character design consistency, storyboarding, and Amazon KDP/IngramSpark formatting.
Professional Certificate in Digital Character Design & Storyboarding
March 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Specialization in creating expressive character turnarounds, color theory applications, mood boards, and narrative artwork for picture books and digital media.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Gaming
    The Persistent Husky & Poodle | Children's Picture Book Spread Design
    The Brief Created vibrant, double-page interior spreads for a children's picture book centered on friendship, personality differences, and playful dog character dynamics. The Execution & Process Character Design & Consistency: Designed expressive, recognizable characters (a stylish Poodle and an energetic Husky) maintaining precise scale and detail across multiple action poses. Layout & Storytelling: Planned balanced page spreads with integrated text space, guiding young readers smoothly from left-to-right visual narratives. Color & Tone: Used warm, bright lighting and inviting pastel backgrounds to convey emotion, action, and playful movement. Print Technical Setup: Rendered high-resolution digital illustrations at 300 DPI in CMYK format, compliant with Amazon KDP and standard publishing print-bleed requirements. Deliverables Provided Full-bleed interior spreads Storyboard drafts & character turnarounds Print-ready PDF & CMYK TIFF files…