Rosina S.
Childrens Book Illustrator | 70+ kids book | Whimsical illustrator KDP
I’m a professional Children’s Book Illustrator & Character Designer with 5+ years of experience (since 2020). I have illustrated 70+ children’s books and created over 200 illustrations for authors and publishers worldwide. One of the books I illustrated received the Children’s Book Award 2026, reflecting my commitment to creating meaningful, high-quality stories that resonate with young readers. My style is warm, whimsical, expressive, and emotionally engaging. I don’t just create beautiful images—I tell stories through character, color, and atmosphere. I draw in two styles: • Simple style (perfect for children under 5) • Detailed style (ideal for 5+ readers) My process is smooth and collaborative. You send your manuscript, ideas, and references. I create character sketches for approval, refine details with you, and then complete the final illustrations. You receive high-resolution, print-ready files, including full KDP formatting. Clear communication and attention to detail are always a priority. What I offer: full children’s book illustration, picture books, early readers and chapter books, character design and development, book cover illustration and design, complete book layout and formatting (print & KDP), single illustrations, animal and pet portraits from photos, educational and rhyming story illustration. All illustrations are 100% hand-drawn. I do not use AI in my artwork.🚫 If you’re ready to turn your story into a professional children’s book, send me your manuscript, character descriptions, and references (if any). Choose a package or request a custom offer, and I will guide you through every step of the process. Let’s create something magical together 🌿 Highlight Skills: Children’s Book Illustration, Picture Book Illustration, Early Readers Illustration, Chapter Book Illustration, Character Design, Character Development, Storytelling Illustration, Visual Storytelling, Whimsical Illustration, Cartoon Style Illustration, Hand-Drawn Illustration, Kids Book Art, Children’s Publishing, Amazon KDP Formatting, Print-Ready Files, Book Layout Design, Typesetting, Book Cover Illustration, Cover Design, Expressive Characters, Animal Illustration, Fantasy Illustration, Educational Illustration, Rhyming Story Illustration, Kids Book Formatting, Digital Illustration, Warm Color Illustration, Cute Characters, Custom Illustration, Pet Portrait Illustration, Full Book Project Management, Illustration for Authors, Illustration for Publishers, Creative Collaboration, Sketch to Final Artwork, High-Resolution Artwork, Print Design, Story-Based Illustration, Consistent Art Style, Commercial Illustration, Children’s Story Art, Professional Illustrator.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $1.8k
Billed in all: $6,690$6.7k
$608 in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 15% in Colorful Style
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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