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Hi, I’m Kim Sponaugle, a children's book illustrator based in Pilesgrove, New Jersey. I specialize in character-based artwork, storytelling, and playful line art, and I excel at creating warm, engaging illustrations from photo references while delivering polished artwork remotely. Over the years I have illustrated 130+ children's books for traditional publishers and self-publishing authors, developing clear, clean line art in a coloring book style that resonates with young readers. I love collaborating with authors to bring stories to life, providing regular progress updates and drafts, and delivering high-quality digital files using Procreate and Adobe Illustrator. I am excited to bring 'H Is For Grandpa' to life with approachable, coloring-book visuals that invite kids to explore and color.…Hi, I’m Kim Sponaugle, a children's book illustrator based in Pilesgrove, New Jersey. I specialize in character-based artwork, storytelling, and playful line art, and I excel at creating warm, engaging illustrations from photo references while delivering polished artwork remotely. Over the years I have illustrated 130+ children's books for traditional publishers and self-publishing authors, developing clear, clean line art in a coloring book style that resonates with young readers. I love collaborating with authors to bring stories to life, providing regular progress updates and drafts, and delivering high-quality digital files using Procreate and Adobe Illustrator. I am excited to bring 'H Is For Grandpa' to life with approachable, coloring-book visuals that invite kids to explore and color.

Kim Sponaugle

Illustrator, Book Illustrator, Children’s Book Illustrator, +3

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Hi, I’m Kim Sponaugle, a children's book illustrator based in Pilesgrove, New Jersey. I specialize in character-based artwork, storytelling, and playful line art, and I excel at creating warm, engaging illustrations from photo references while delivering polished artwork remotely. Over the years I have illustrated 130+ children's books for traditional publishers and self-publishing authors, developing clear, clean line art in a coloring book style that resonates with young readers. I love collaborating with authors to bring stories to life, providing regular progress updates and drafts, and delivering high-quality digital files using Procreate and Adobe Illustrator. I am excited to bring 'H Is For Grandpa' to life with approachable, coloring-book visuals that invite kids to explore and color.…Hi, I’m Kim Sponaugle, a children's book illustrator based in Pilesgrove, New Jersey. I specialize in character-based artwork, storytelling, and playful line art, and I excel at creating warm, engaging illustrations from photo references while delivering polished artwork remotely. Over the years I have illustrated 130+ children's books for traditional publishers and self-publishing authors, developing clear, clean line art in a coloring book style that resonates with young readers. I love collaborating with authors to bring stories to life, providing regular progress updates and drafts, and delivering high-quality digital files using Procreate and Adobe Illustrator. I am excited to bring 'H Is For Grandpa' to life with approachable, coloring-book visuals that invite kids to explore and color.

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Hi, I’m Kim Sponaugle, a children’s book illustrator based in Pilesgrove, New Jersey. I specialize in character-based artwork, storytelling, and playful line art, and I excel at creating warm, engaging illustrations from photo references while delivering polished artwork remotely.

Over the years I have illustrated 130+ children’s books for traditional publishers and self-publishing authors, developing clear, clean line art in a coloring book style that resonates with young readers. I love collaborating with authors to bring stories to life, providing regular progress updates and drafts, and delivering high-quality digital files using Procreate and Adobe Illustrator. I am excited to bring ‘H Is For Grandpa’ to life with approachable, coloring-book visuals that invite kids to explore and color.

Skills

Book Illustration

Character Design

Childrens Book Illustration

Illustration

Spot Illustration

Experience Level

Book Illustration

Expert

Character Design

Expert

Childrens Book Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Children's Book Illustrator & Consultant at Picture Kitchen Studio

January 1, 2007 - Present

Illustrated 130+ children's books for traditional publishers and self-publishing authors. Created simple, expressive character illustrations based on real people and photo references. Skilled in developing clear, clean line art in a coloring book style, ideal for young audiences. Delivered high-quality digital files using tools like Procreate and Adobe Illustrator. Provided regular progress updates and drafts for client feedback; adept at remote communication and flexible scheduling.

Illustrator & Consultant at Picture Kitchen Studio

January 1, 2007 - Present

Illustrated 130+ children's books for traditional publishers and self-publishing authors; created simple, expressive character illustrations based on real people and photo references; developed clear, clean line art in a coloring book style; delivered high-quality digital files using Procreate and Adobe Illustrator; provided regular progress updates and drafts for client feedback; adept at remote communication and flexible scheduling.