Hi, I’m Mozhdeh Tohidi, a children's book illustrator with a Master of Arts in Painting and more than ten years of experience in character design, visual storytelling, and full book production. I specialize in creating expressive, engaging characters and warm, narrative-driven illustrations that invite young readers into the story. As the lead illustrator for Bailey & Daisy, I guide the entire creative process from concept to print‑ready production, collaborating closely with authors and publishing partners. I’m passionate about transforming ideas into meaningful visuals that connect with kids and bring stories to life.

Mozhdeh Tohidi

Hi, I’m Mozhdeh Tohidi, a children's book illustrator with a Master of Arts in Painting and more than ten years of experience in character design, visual storytelling, and full book production. I specialize in creating expressive, engaging characters and warm, narrative-driven illustrations that invite young readers into the story. As the lead illustrator for Bailey & Daisy, I guide the entire creative process from concept to print‑ready production, collaborating closely with authors and publishing partners. I’m passionate about transforming ideas into meaningful visuals that connect with kids and bring stories to life.

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Hi, I’m Mozhdeh Tohidi, a children’s book illustrator with a Master of Arts in Painting and more than ten years of experience in character design, visual storytelling, and full book production. I specialize in creating expressive, engaging characters and warm, narrative-driven illustrations that invite young readers into the story.

As the lead illustrator for Bailey & Daisy, I guide the entire creative process from concept to print‑ready production, collaborating closely with authors and publishing partners. I’m passionate about transforming ideas into meaningful visuals that connect with kids and bring stories to life.

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Language

Persian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Turkish
Beginner

Work Experience

Lead Illustrator at Bailey & Daisy Series
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed original characters and established the visual identity of the Bailey & Daisy series. Created 40–58 fully rendered illustrations per book, ensuring consistency and narrative flow. Managed full book layout, typography, and composition. Delivered print-ready files for Amazon KDP and Lulu. Collaborated closely with the author throughout all creative stages. Currently developing additional titles in the series.

Education

Master of Arts (MA), Painting at Tarbiat Modares University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Painting at Art University of Isfahan
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Other
    uniE621 Bailey& Daisy's Holiday Surprise/ Interior Single page
    I am the illustrator for the Bailey & Daisy children’s book series, written by Shawn Allen Stewart and published on Amazon as well as the official series website. Over the course of a year, I illustrated four storybooks, developing a consistent visual style, character design, and storytelling approach across the series. Three titles are currently published: Bailey & Daisy's Great Treasure Hunt Bailey & Daisy's Day at the Pampered Pooch Bailey & Daisy's Holiday Surprise My role included: – Character design and development – Full-page and spot illustrations – Visual storytelling and scene composition – Maintaining consistency across multiple books – Preparing print-ready artwork for publication The fourth title is completed, with additional books in development. illustrator designer children's book illustration Book cover
    paper Bailey & Daisy Coloring Book Companion Series

    Another great experience with the Bailey & Daisy series, written by Shawn Allen Stewart. This time, it’s a fun and engaging coloring book.
    Based on Bailey & Daisy’s Day at The Pampered Pooch, this interactive coloring book includes over 40 single-sided illustrations for kids to color, laugh, and imagine alongside the story. Each page captures the fun of Bailey’s calm spa day and Daisy’s playful makeover—from bubbly baths and paw massages to her famous pink mohawk!

    paper Bailey & Daisy children's book series

    I am the illustrator for the Bailey & Daisy children’s book series, written by Shawn Allen Stewart and published on Amazon as well as the official series website.

    Over the course of a year, I illustrated four storybooks, developing a consistent visual style, character design, and storytelling approach across the series.

    Three titles are currently published:

    Bailey & Daisy’s Great Treasure Hunt
    Bailey & Daisy’s Day at the Pampered Pooch
    Bailey & Daisy’s Holiday Surprise

    My role included:
    – Character design and development
    – Full-page and spot illustrations
    – Visual storytelling and scene composition
    – Maintaining consistency across multiple books
    – Preparing print-ready artwork for publication

    The fourth title is completed, with additional books in development.