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I am a professional illustrator, and I have worked on just about every aspect of children's book production. From initial concepts, to finished product. One of my strengths is the ability to help authors through the process and answer any questions they might have. When I say that I'm professional, I mean that I listen to the author, do the work that needs to be done, and complete it by the agreed deadline. I am highly imaginative, and have the ability to discuss the project with the author and talk through the concept and generate ideas quickly.…I am a professional illustrator, and I have worked on just about every aspect of children's book production. From initial concepts, to finished product. One of my strengths is the ability to help authors through the process and answer any questions they might have. When I say that I'm professional, I mean that I listen to the author, do the work that needs to be done, and complete it by the agreed deadline. I am highly imaginative, and have the ability to discuss the project with the author and talk through the concept and generate ideas quickly.

Mark Brayer

Illustrator, Book Illustrator, Children’s Book Illustrator, +4

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I am a professional illustrator, and I have worked on just about every aspect of children's book production. From initial concepts, to finished product. One of my strengths is the ability to help authors through the process and answer any questions they might have. When I say that I'm professional, I mean that I listen to the author, do the work that needs to be done, and complete it by the agreed deadline. I am highly imaginative, and have the ability to discuss the project with the author and talk through the concept and generate ideas quickly.…I am a professional illustrator, and I have worked on just about every aspect of children's book production. From initial concepts, to finished product. One of my strengths is the ability to help authors through the process and answer any questions they might have. When I say that I'm professional, I mean that I listen to the author, do the work that needs to be done, and complete it by the agreed deadline. I am highly imaginative, and have the ability to discuss the project with the author and talk through the concept and generate ideas quickly.

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I am a professional illustrator, and I have worked on just about every aspect of children’s book production. From initial concepts, to finished product. One of my strengths is the ability to help authors through the process and answer any questions they might have. When I say that I’m professional, I mean that I listen to the author, do the work that needs to be done, and complete it by the agreed deadline. I am highly imaginative, and have the ability to discuss the project with the author and talk through the concept and generate ideas quickly.

Skills

Childrens Book Illustration

Experience Level

Childrens Book Illustration

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Editorial Illustration

Intermediate

Charcoal Illustration

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Watercolour Illustration

Intermediate

Web Design

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Owner at Mark Brayer Illustration

January 1, 2009 - Present

Owner and lead illustrator providing services for national and local clients, including children's books, advertising art, product visuals, media campaigns, and website artwork. Responsibilities include character development, logo design, posters, restaurant menus, cover design for books and catalogs, and related art direction.

Illustrator at Palmetto Publishing

December 31, 2024 - October 22, 2025

Team illustrator for new children’s books. Responsible for creative concepting, design and illustration for new book projects. Communicated directly with the creative team/authors; produced concept sketches, page layouts, and complete color illustration.

Illustrator at Mascot Books

December 31, 2020 - October 22, 2025

Projects included creative design and illustration for new book projects; collaborated with authors; created concept sketches, layouts, and color art. Highlight: drew a cartoon version of the Clemson University tiger mascot.

Illustrator at Amazon Publishing

December 31, 2015 - October 22, 2025

Contract artist for children’s books; created interiors and covers for multiple projects. Worked closely with Project Managers for direction and author feedback; handled design and typography for book covers.

Contract Illustrator / Poster Designer at CBS Studios (Star Trek Posters via Licensee)

December 31, 2018 - October 22, 2025

Produced nine full-color posters for CBS Studios' Star Trek franchise; posters featured ships from TV series/movies; collaborated with poster company to meet brand standards; Spock poster received special approval from the Leonard Nimoy Estate.

Author / Illustrator at SpaceCoast Book Project

December 31, 2025 - October 22, 2025

Wrote and published SpaceCoast: Jump to Jupiter; designed/illustrated book cover including logo and titles; produced artwork for page design, text and all illustrations; created diverse characters, vehicles, backgrounds, and ship interiors.

Illustrator / Designer at Chicago Hot Dog Company

December 31, 2018 - October 22, 2025

Illustrated a series of procedure charts showing the construction of menu sandwiches to assist kitchen with a visual guide on the construction of each item; ten charts were produced.