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Illustrate my children's book

$750-1500 USD

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Posted about 6 years ago

$750-1500 USD

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I'm a middle-aged closeted writer looking to get my first project off the shelf! I am SO ready. Don't hate me for the slow start! I work full time, teach college business writing so spend large clots of time reading less-than-inspiring prose, and have myriad beloveds and causes. But 2018 is my year. I really mean this. If you can't help me, I'll find someone who can, so no pressure and no worries! I'm looking for an artist to illustrate a children's book I've written. It's a simple modern tale in which a boy manages to tackle a dreaded task with a little help from magic. He also discovers a bit about authenticity--and about kindness to oneself, not just others--along the way. I'm hoping it's funny, too, in an understated, whimsical way. I was blissfully transported by books as a girl: Madeline L'Engle, anything with an unlikely girl heroine, and the color-bound fairy tale books: Red, Green, Blue, Violet, etc. Once I had my son, my favorite children's books to read him were by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake, and William Steig, illustrated by the author. And let us not forget another Quentin Blake favorite, How Tom Beat Captain Najork and his Hired Sportsmen. My highest ambition is to write a book that some child, somewhere, will absolutely die for and keep checking out of the library and read over and over, or talk their parent into buying. Right up there with that dream is another: to write a book (hopefully the same book) that parents will love to read aloud. Are you familiar with those illustrators? Do you love them? Do you like to draw slightly wicked characters or sly kids who enjoy getting away with something? I may need you!
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**KINDNESS TO ONESELF, NOT JUST OTHERS** Hello. My name is Aveliya and I really love to work with children's illustration. Each of my children's illustrations is kind and warm, positive and bright colors))). If you intend to get high quality and excellent service (communication) - this is what I want to offer you. I need to know the history and the number of illustrations to give you the exact price. Since the budget for 2 illustrations and for 10 - will be different. The price may be cheaper or more expensive. Please write to me and we will discuss the details. *** PORTFOLIO Part of my work you can see on this site. But there are not all illustrations and the styles that I can offer you. (*By agreement with employers). You can write to me and I will send more examples. --- I always read the description of the project before send my offer. I do not support copy/paste, I think it's weird and mechanical :). After all, if I can not spend one minute to read the description, where is the guarantee that I will continue to pay attention to details in order to get a great result?
$1,929 USD in 30 days
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Hey there! So you want watercolor illustrations in a similar style as Quentin Blake's? How many illustrations would you be needing in total? And would you be providing descriptions for each one? My process would be to do this by hand then digitize it, I would first provide you with some rough sketches for you to approve of then being painting - If you initiate the chat I can send you some *watermarked* samples not available in my profile Anyway, I could start working on this right now, just let me know! Cheers! Don't forget to check out my profile for examples of my work and my feedback https://www.freelancer.com/u/certaintly.html
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Great greetings from Chipchip Design to our esteem customers. We have worked for many years to create creative and valuable designs! Graphic designing, illustrations, comic characters, icons... are our advantages with our professional staff. Besides, Chipchip Design always focuses on your strict requests to bring our best service for your projects. Come to us and explore our best service more, we ensure to make you pleased!
$1,263 USD in 20 days
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hi YES we can do this /ready to bring your project alive. we sketch idea first and then convert this into REALSITC image to secure copy rights. We are team of specialized graphic designers who are ready to create a personalized and unique illustration that will capture your target audience’s imagination. have some questions to ensure that we’re on the same page? let me know when you come in Thank you
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Hello, nice to meet you. My name is Alexander. I've really liked your project and I'd love to work on it and provide you the best quality in the shortest term. I'm asking you to pay your attention to my portfolio (you'll find there some examples of my previous works for the similar projects) and contact me for more information and details. I am a friendly person and always open for the suggestions and discussions. Best regards, Alex!
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Hi! Great books. Wonderful illustrators. Difficult to beat. But please, take a look at my Portfolio to have an idea of my work and feel free to ask for more samples of drawings. I will be glad to provide them. This bid is for up to 20 full page illustrtions and a book cover. Hoping to hear from you soon, Sincerely Claudia
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Hi, Please give me opportunity to work with you. I have expertise in Graphic design, illustrator,Flash designer, Maya, Max, 2D & 3D design, modelling,rendering and Animation. I have worked for many companies and completed many projects. I can do Illustration for you as per your requirement, and also I will give you high quality, eye-catchy and fast work. I have done number of project like this, you can review from my portfolio and also I will show you more once you will select me. Hope for your very soon reply Thanks & Regards ramneet kaur
$805 USD in 10 days
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hi, please have a look on my portfolio from my profile, so you can see different styles of children's book illustrations that i have done before, I hope that you will like them and that i can be the illustrator of your book.
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Hi! We don't mind spending time designing some free sample designs for you so you can evaluate our ability and you only have to pay for us when you feel satisfied with our designs. Skill: illustration. Experience: We have over seven years' experience in illustration, comic book, caricatures. Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/bluedesign1234.html?page=portfolio We are looking forward to receiving your reply. Regards.
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Hello! My name is Jimena, I have studied Fine Arts in university and I am currently doing an illustration master. I have also worked in many illustration projects in different styles, so you can know for sure you have a proffesional here. How many illustrations do you need? depending on that I would change my bid. Please check my portfolio, if you have any questions talk to me over the chat. I would love to know what is your book about, and I would love to find a style that you absolutely love. Regards! :)
$1,000 USD in 20 days
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Hi! I'm a novel freelancer illustrator with experience and skill in most styles and techniques of drawing and illustration. I also consider myself very strict with the quality of my art and wouldn't stop trying until my proposal matches perfectly with my employer's request.
$1,000 USD in 20 days
5.0 (3 reviews)
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Hi there, I've read the description and I will be happy to draw these illustrations for you. I'm mostly into character art so I will be able to deliver quality work on time. I've been creating cartoons, caricatures, comic book characters, art for kids. Please see the attached samples. I can provide more if required.
$1,250 USD in 20 days
5.0 (2 reviews)
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Hello, I’ll begin by saying I admire your passion and guts to reach for your dream. I feel that we could work very well together given my proclivity to embody early/late 90s childhood favorites like daria, danny phantom and bugs bunny in my characters. I’m a Miami based illustrator and concept artist specializing in character design and bringing stories to life. I also have a lightning fast turnover time, so I can have rough drafts over to you within a couple of hours and completed designs done within 48 hrs. Check out my portfolio for my art style. I know Freelancer is flooded with creative talent but most of them will be spam applying to maximize profits and won’t bother to listen to your vision about your book. Cheers, Rafee Ahmed
$850 USD in 7 days
5.0 (2 reviews)
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Hi there, I'm a professional illustrator from germany. First of all, your project sounds great, and you sound so motivated that I would love to start illustrate your book right away ;) I do handdrawn illustrations for children, colored with watercolour, crayon, or ink. I love the style of Quentin Blake, didn't know William Steig but checked it out today and also like it a lot. I would be glad if you leave me a message so that we can exchange some Ideas and I can also provide some examples of my illustrations
$755 USD in 20 days
5.0 (6 reviews)
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Hi, I draw digitally potraits, cartoon and other styles in ipad. All the designs and logos i finish in Illustrator. Check my profile portfolio and contact me in chat to discus details for this Project.
$1,000 USD in 20 days
5.0 (9 reviews)
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Hello, I am interested in your project, check my portfolio, write me in the chat for more details. Hello, I am interested in your project, check my portfolio, write me in the chat for more details.
$750 USD in 10 days
5.0 (2 reviews)
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Hello, I'm a children's illustrator with a unique artistic style. The price is negotiable. I draw a one illustration during two - three days. I have experience working on children's books, please see my portfolio. I looked through the illustrators listed in your letter. This ink and watercolor, I can paint in this spirit. How many illustrations do you need? I'd be happy to work with you!
$750 USD in 30 days
5.0 (8 reviews)
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Hello,We are excited to share with you the proposal for the Design Project. We read through the job details carefully and we are absolutely sure that we can do the project incredibly well and can achieve the results that you are asking for. We have been in this creative business since 5 years. We have a verified track record of projects deliver on time with accuracy, efficiency and satisfaction. We are proficient in completing your project on time and within your budget. We are truly excited to be working with you on your Design Project. We look forward to your response! All the best, Wizard Dezign
$1,250 USD in 20 days
4.8 (8 reviews)
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Hello, I'm an artist, I can show you my work, I really love to draw anything, I can illustrate your childrens's book as you are looking for, I can do it in paper (drawing) and in computer (adobe illustrator and Photoshop), I’m immediately available. I'm familiar with children's book illustrations and I love to do them. If you have any question, feel free to ask me. Regards, Carlos
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Hello there, my name is Joselyn, I'm a professional illustrator; I have plenty of experience in book and comic book illustrations, and would love to work with you on this project. my top skills are drawing, coloring and everything releated with illustrations. I can deliver you a ready-to-print book in any format you wish. please contact me to talk about your book details.
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