Children's Book Interior Spread – "The Secret Treasure"

Full-color interior double-page spread illustration and layout designed for an adventure picture book and early chapter book.

THE BRIEF:
The client needed a key story scene illustrating the main characters—Emma, Luna, and Max—discovering and examining an old treasure map in an autumn forest. The image needed to convey wonder, curiosity, and excitement while leaving ample safe area for typesetting without obscuring the artwork.

WHAT I CREATED:
• Double-Page Artwork: Detailed autumnal forest scenery featuring warm lighting, falling leaves, character interaction, and an illustrated treasure map element.
• Consistent Character Design: Maintained precise visual continuity across clothing, hair, and facial expressions from the cover design.
• Typography & Layout: Balanced text placement with readable serif typography and custom page numbering integrated seamlessly into the scene.

TECHNICAL SPECS:
• Software: Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
• Deliverables: 300 DPI high-resolution CMYK spread with full bleed margins formatted to match Amazon KDP & IngramSpark interior printing specs.