Ushbah T.
Children's Book Illustrator | Activity Book Designer | KDP Book Format
⚠️ 1 CUSTOM CHARACTER CONCEPT. IF IT DOESN'T MATCH YOUR VISION, NO COMMITMENT. ⚠️ Send me your manuscript or book idea. I'll create a quick character concept so you can see how your story could come to life before moving forward with the full project. Your children’s book deserves illustrations that bring its characters to life, capture young readers’ attention, and make your story unforgettable. But finding the right illustrator isn’t always easy. You may have a wonderful story, a book idea, or an educational concept, but turning it into a beautiful, engaging, print-ready book takes more than just drawing. That’s where I come in. I’m a children’s book illustrator and graphic designer specializing in storybooks, coloring books, activity books, and educational printables. I help authors, publishers, and educational brands transform their ideas into creative, child-friendly books that are ready to share with young readers. Whether you’re starting with a simple idea, a manuscript, or an existing book that needs illustrations, I can help bring it to life. WHAT I CREATE 1. CHILDREN’S BOOK ILLUSTRATION & STORYBOOK DESIGN Bring your story to life with expressive characters, engaging scenes, and illustrations that help young readers connect with your story. • Children’s storybook illustrations • Character design and character sheets • Full-page illustrations and double-page spreads • Visual storytelling and scene development • Book layout and print-ready files 2. COLORING BOOKS & ACTIVITY BOOKS Create books that keep children entertained while encouraging creativity, learning, and exploration. • Children’s coloring books • Preschool and kindergarten activity books • Color-by-number books • Mazes, puzzles, and matching activities • Tracing, drawing, and educational worksheets • KDP-ready coloring and activity books 3. EDUCATIONAL PRINTABLES & LEARNING RESOURCES Turn learning concepts into engaging visual experiences for children. • Printable worksheets • Educational activity packs • Classroom learning resources • Preschool and early-learning activities • Printable games and creative exercises 4. CHARACTER DESIGN & CREATIVE CONCEPTS Need a memorable character or a visual direction for your book? I can help you develop original character concepts, expressions, poses, and visual references that create a consistent look throughout your project. HOW I WORK I don’t believe children’s book illustration starts with simply opening a drawing app. It starts with understanding the story, the age group, and what the illustrations need to communicate. My process includes: 1. Understanding your manuscript, idea, and target age group. 2. Developing character concepts and visual direction. 3. Creating sketches and getting your feedback. 4. Refining the illustrations and adding color. 5. Preparing the final artwork and print-ready files. This helps us build a book that feels cohesive, engaging, and true to your vision. WHY WORK WITH ME? • Specialized experience: I focus on children’s books, coloring books, and educational creative products. • Design background: I hold a BFA in Graphic Design and graduated with a gold medal. • Creative collaboration: I value your feedback and work with you throughout the creative process. • Consistent characters: I pay attention to character appearance, expressions, and visual continuity. • Print-ready delivery: I understand the importance of book layout, file preparation, and production requirements. I also create quick visual samples and concepts to help clients explore ideas and see the creative direction before moving forward with a larger project. LET’S BRING YOUR BOOK TO LIFE! Have a manuscript, a book idea, or an activity concept you’re excited about? Send me a message with a little information about your project, and let’s discuss how we can turn it into something wonderful for young readers. Message me “BOOK IDEA” to get started.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $8.3k
Billed in all: $13,219$13k
$1.4k in the last 6 months
Across 14 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 3% in Procreate
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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