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I recently self-published a children’s picture-book series starring my two Malshi sisters, Molly and Lucy. AI helped me get the first titles into readers’ hands, but now I want to breathe even more life into the newest book with professional, cartoonish artwork that bursts with vibrant color and clearly shows each character’s expressions and emotions. The overall visual style is already locked in through reference images I can share, yet I’m eager to see how a skilled illustrator can refine and elevate it. The story follows Molly and Lucy as they – with help from a cast of animal friends – discover what it looks like to reflect the Kingdom of God by learning from Jesus’ example. That heartwarming, faith-focused tone should come through in every spread, so warm palettes, playful lines, and expressive faces are key. Here’s what I have in mind: • Character sheet showing Molly, Lucy, and a few supporting animals • Rough storyboard or thumbnail layout for a 32-page picture book (approx. 24 full-bleed illustration spreads plus cover) • Final, print-ready full-color illustrations delivered as layered PSD or high-resolution PNG files (300 dpi, CMYK) Timing is flexible, and I’m open to your professional guidance on workflow, milestones, and pricing. Ideally we’ll collaborate closely—sharing sketches, feedback rounds, and small adjustments—to make sure the book feels bright, engaging, and true to the message. If this style, subject matter, and collaborative approach resonate with you, I’d love to see a portfolio sample (especially any animal-centric, cartoon work) and hear your thoughts on scope, schedule, and cost. Success on this title could lead to refreshing my earlier books together as well. Let’s chat and bring Molly and Lucy’s next adventure to life!
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Hi, Please check some of my previous work and my excellent reviews given by other clients: https://www.freelancer.com/u/AttrayantDesign I have gone through your project requirement details and I understood you need an illustrator. Let’s discuss. Regards, Tanushree
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Hello there, I went through the project details and I understood that you need illustrations for a playful dog adventure . I am confident in my ability to deliver exceptional results for your project. And I am excited about the opportunity to work on this project and look forward to discussing further details. You can view some of my outstanding artwork over the course of my 15+ years of experience by visiting the following links: - - https://www.freelancer.com/u/isurusampath?w=f ⭐WE OFFER YOU⭐ # Original and unique concepts. # 100% Satisfaction # FREE Revisions # Editable source file # Print ready & web usable files Best regards, Isuru¬ *Price able to discuss via messages
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Hi Yes i have checked your attached references and would like to provide you similar style Illustrations for your children book Can you share your story script here so i can get started Tejal
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Hello! My name is Mar, and I’d love to hear more about your story and your project. I’m an illustrator with over 10 years of experience, mainly focused on children’s books. I truly enjoy bringing stories to life through expressive characters, emotions, and meaningful visual storytelling. My goal is always to create illustrations that feel alive and connect with readers on an emotional level. I’ve also worked on editorial projects and personalized books, and I always adapt my style to match the tone and heart of each story. You’re very welcome to explore my portfolio, and I’d be happy to talk more about your vision and how we can bring it to life together. Have a lovely day, Mar.
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Hi, Molly and Lucy already have such a warm and lovable charm, I can definitely help elevate that into a more polished, expressive, and consistent illustration style across the full book. I’ve worked on cartoon style animal illustrations where emotion, clarity, and color play a big role, especially for younger audiences. I can refine your existing look while enhancing expressions, poses, and scene depth so each spread feels alive and engaging while staying true to your faith based message. I’m comfortable building character sheets, working from storyboards, and delivering full bleed, print ready illustrations in CMYK with clean layered files for flexibility. This feels like a great long term collaboration opportunity as well. You can check my work here: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Humaumair12 Warm regards, Huma
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Hi there, I have just seen your job post regarding Playful Dog Adventure Illustrator Needed and will love to work with you for this opportunity and provide you eye catching and elegant design, I'm an expert graphic designer having tons of experience in designing and understanding of trending market designs. My specialties encompass logo design, Brochure, Flyer, T-shirt, Business Card, Illustration, Power Point and Photo Editing. Message me so I can share my previous related work with you. I can promise you exceptional work according to your necessities with 100% satisfaction. Please have a look at my previous work: You will be amazed after checking my previous work https://www.freelancer.com/u/anushavirani6143. Thanks Best Regards, Anusha
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Bringing Molly and her Malshi sister to life through vibrant, expressive illustrations is exactly the project I love, having recently illustrated a 24-page children's book featuring adventurous pets. Translating the unique, fluffy charm of Malshis into consistent, lovable characters requires a keen eye for physical traits—like their expressive eyes and distinct fluffy coat textures—ensuring they remain recognizable across every scene. I specialize in creating whimsical, kid-friendly digital art that captures character chemistry and narrative warmth, helping self-published authors stand out on platforms like Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. To execute this, I will start by developing character model sheets for both pups to lock in their proportions, expressions, and key features from multiple angles. Next, I’ll map out the narrative flow using digital storyboards in Photoshop, finalizing composition, pacing, and text placement early on. Once approved, I will apply a rich, high-contrast color palette using tailored digital brushes, delivering layered, print-ready files (300 DPI, CMYK) configured precisely to your publisher's specific bleed templates. Do Molly and her sister have specific personality quirks you’d like highlighted, and do you prefer clean vector lines or a soft, textured watercolor style? I would love to share some relevant portfolio samples and discuss how we can make this new adventure jump off the page. Let me know if you are open to a quick chat to align on your vision and timeline.
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Your project about Molly and Lucy sounds delightful. Capturing the heartwarming essence of your story while portraying expressive characters is crucial. What specific emotions or moments do you envision highlighting in the illustrations? Additionally, how do you see the collaboration process unfolding, especially in terms of feedback and revisions? I have practical experience creating vibrant illustrations that resonate with both children and adults. My background includes developing character sheets and storyboards for various projects, ensuring that each piece reflects the intended tone and style. I understand the importance of playful lines and warm palettes in children's books and can create engaging visuals that align with your vision. Portfolio Link: https://www.freelancer.com/u/maazm92 Let’s discuss how we can elevate this project together. I’m available to work in your time zone and can join chat for further discussion during your available time zone hours. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
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