Hi, I’m Sunny Sunkies, a children’s book illustrator and KidLit artist from Indonesia. I create whimsical, hand-drawn illustrations with expressive character design, warm environments, and clear visual storytelling—covering picture books, full-color spreads, and character-driven scenes. I also support the full publishing journey, from early concepts and character sheets to finished, print-ready artwork and helpful layout/text placement for platforms like KDP and IngramSpark. I’m a collaborative freelancer who works with authors and creative clients worldwide, ensuring consistent character looks across pages and production-ready files for a smooth publishing process.…

SUNNY SUNKIES

Hi, I’m Sunny Sunkies, a children’s book illustrator and KidLit artist from Indonesia. I create whimsical, hand-drawn illustrations with expressive character design, warm environments, and clear visual storytelling—covering picture books, full-color spreads, and character-driven scenes. I also support the full publishing journey, from early concepts and character sheets to finished, print-ready artwork and helpful layout/text placement for platforms like KDP and IngramSpark. I’m a collaborative freelancer who works with authors and creative clients worldwide, ensuring consistent character looks across pages and production-ready files for a smooth publishing process.…

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Hi, I’m Sunny Sunkies, a children’s book illustrator and KidLit artist from Indonesia. I create whimsical, hand-drawn illustrations with expressive character design, warm environments, and clear visual storytelling—covering picture books, full-color spreads, and character-driven scenes.

I also support the full publishing journey, from early concepts and character sheets to finished, print-ready artwork and helpful layout/text placement for platforms like KDP and IngramSpark. I’m a collaborative freelancer who works with authors and creative clients worldwide, ensuring consistent character looks across pages and production-ready files for a smooth publishing process.

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English
Advanced

Work Experience

Children's Book Illustrator at Roka Studio
November 1, 2023 - August 31, 2026
Created whimsical, hand-drawn illustrations for children's books, picture books, and educational projects. Developed expressive characters, environments, and visual storytelling while maintaining consistency across multiple pages and scenes. Collaborated with authors and creative teams to translate story concepts into engaging illustrations, from initial sketches and character development to final artwork. Also supported book cover design, page layout, and print-ready file preparation for self-publishing platforms.

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