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I’m a professional Children’s Book Illustrator specializing in full children’s book illustration, book cover illustration, character design, picture and storybook illustration, and Kindle/print-ready children’s books. I bring stories to life with colorful, expressive visuals that engage young readers and support strong storytelling. I work closely with authors to deliver high-quality illustrations that are creative, clear, and ready for publication.
Skills
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Work Experience
Digital Illustrator (Children’s Books) at Freelance Illustration Studio
January 11, 2024 - January 8, 2025Delivered high-quality digital illustrations for children’s books, including full book projects and standalone illustrations. Ensured all files met publishing standards for print, eBooks, and commercial use.
Picture Book Illustrator at Educational & Storytelling Brands
January 2, 2025 - January 7, 2026Illustrated picture books and early reader books with engaging scenes and backgrounds designed to support learning and imagination. Produced colorful, child-friendly visuals suitable for print and digital formats.
Diploma in Illustration & Visual Storytelling at School of Art & Creative Studies
February 20, 2025 - January 20, 2026Focused on illustration fundamentals, visual storytelling, composition, color theory, and character development. Developed strong skills in creating narrative-driven illustrations suitable for children’s books and print publications.
Certificate in Children’s Book Illustration at Creative Illustration Academy
January 25, 2026 - PresentSpecialized training in children’s book illustration, including age-appropriate design, character consistency, page flow, and storyboarding. Completed multiple illustration projects for picture books and storybooks.
Visual Arts & Creative Design Studies at Creative Arts Training Center
November 16, 2023 - PresentStudied drawing, sketching, illustration techniques, and creative concept development. Built a strong foundation in artistic expression and visual communication for storytelling projects.
Character Design & Concept Art Course at Professional Illustration Workshop
August 26, 2022 - May 16, 2024Focused on creating expressive characters for children’s books, including anatomy simplification, emotion, and style consistency. Applied skills across multiple character-driven illustration projects.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Illustration at School of Visual Arts (SVA), New York
September 12, 2018 - May 10, 2022Comprehensive training in illustration, visual storytelling, character design, and narrative art with a strong focus on publishing and children’s book illustration.
Certificate in Children’s Book Illustration at Pratt Institute, New York
January 3, 2023 - November 24, 2023Specialized coursework in children’s book illustration, page composition, character consistency, and age-appropriate visual storytelling for print and digital formats.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
February 10, 2016 - January 9, 2020Focused on illustration for publishing, picture books, and digital media, with emphasis on creative concept development and professional illustration workflows.
Advanced Illustration & Visual Narrative Program at California College of the Arts (CCA)
November 5, 2025 - January 25, 2026Advanced studies in visual narrative, conceptual illustration, and storytelling techniques used in book illustration and creative publishing.
Qualifications
Professional Children’s Book Illustration Certification
January 25, 2025 - January 25, 2025Focused on illustrating children’s books, including character creation, scene development, page flow, and age-appropriate visual storytelling.
Character Design & Storytelling Certification
January 14, 2026 - January 14, 2026Training in designing expressive characters and maintaining visual consistency across storybook and picture book illustrations.
Digital Illustration for Publishing Certificate
April 16, 2025 - April 17, 2025Certified skills in creating print-ready and eBook-ready illustrations suitable for children’s books and publishing platforms.
Picture Book Illustration & Layout Certification
February 7, 2024 - February 8, 2024Specialized training in picture book illustration, composition, pacing, and visual narrative structure for young readers.
Visual Storytelling & Illustration Techniques Certificate
June 4, 2025 - June 4, 2025Focused on illustration techniques, color theory, composition, and storytelling methods used in children’s publishing.
Industry Experience
Education, Other, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Computers & Electronics, Travel & Hospitality
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