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Christiana O.

Christiana O.

Children's Book Illustrator | Watercolor, Cartoon & KDP-Ready Art-work

Most Children's Books fail not because the story is bad, but because the Illustration, Character design, and Book Layout don't fully engage young readers or meet Amazon KDP (KDP) standards. I help authors and publishers turn ideas into whimsical, engaging Children's Book Illustration that is visually compelling, print-ready, and optimized for success on Amazon KDP. I'm a full-service Illustration specialist focused on Children's Book, Character Design, and Cartoon Art, using Adobe Illustrator and advanced digital drawing techniques to deliver complete, publication-ready books. My style library includes soft watercolor, hand-drawn whimsical, bold Cartoon Art, and 3D illustration so whether your story calls for a cozy, emotional storybook or a bright, high-energy cartoon adventure, I can match the exact visual tone your book needs. What I can do for your Children's Book: -Full Children's Book Illustration (cover + interior) -Expressive Character Design with strong consistency -Eye-catching Book Cover design -Professional Book Layout / Layout Design -Amazon KDP (KDP) formatting (300 DPI, bleed, print-ready) -Soft Watercolor and Whimsical Storybook illustration (ages 4–8) -Character consistency across multi-book series -Coloring book line art versions (companion products) -IngramSpark formatting alongside Amazon KDP -Storyboard / rough sketch approval before final illustrations begin -Style-matching for existing book series (Book 2, Book 3 continuations) What you'll get: +High-quality Illustration optimized for print and digital +Clean, professional drawing files (PSD / AI / PNG / PDF) +Fully formatted Children's Book ready for Amazon KDP +Polished Cartoon Art or soft whimsical storybook style +Commercial-ready, publication-standard deliverables +Commercial rights included with every project +High-resolution 300 DPI, CMYK, print-ready files sized to your specifications (8.5x8.5, 8.5x11, or custom KDP trim sizes) +Layered/source files available upon request +Honest, transparent use of AI-assisted tools (MidJourney, DALL·E) where it serves your project l always refined, directed, and finalized by hand to ensure originality and character consistency My process (simple & reliable): Sketch → Character Design → Illustration → Revisions → Final How does my Delivery works??? I always begin with a storyboard or rough sketch round so you can see the full book before any final illustrations are made no surprises, full creative control for you. My style ranges from soft watercolor to bold Cartoon Art, always focused on storytelling, emotion, and reader engagement ensuring your Children's Book Illustration stands out in a competitive market. If you're looking for high-quality Illustration, Character Design, or a complete Children's Book ready for Amazon KDP, send me a message and let's bring your story to life. Open to starter/test projects. Portfolio and style samples available on request. Ages served: 2–3 (board book style) · 3–6 (picture book) · 4–8 (storybook) · 6–10 (early reader)

🇳🇬Lagos Island, Nigeria$18/hr100% JSS4.99 (5)Since Dec 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR (estimate)as of Oct 20
≈$700

An estimate from an earlier read

World#63,590 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#1,533 / 13.8k
Revenue, last 30 days
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Read daily since Oct 7, under 30 days

Total earnings
$4k

Billed in all: $4k

World#273,696 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#6,952 / 13.8k
Per project
$400

$360 in the last 6 months

World#203,846 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#4,957 / 13.8k
Projects, last 6 months
10

Across 11 contracts

100% fixed0% hourly
World#18,299 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#1,220 / 13.8k
Projects in all
10

Across 11 contracts

100% fixed0% hourly
World#201,801 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#7,328 / 13.8k

Earnings, last 30 days

$4k+$75 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$3,900$3,950$4,000$4,050No dataOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

No data since Oct 19, 2026.

Skill rankings: Top 6% in Character

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #9Character160 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #1Top 6%
  2. #55Hand-Drawn Style553 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #1Top 10%
  3. #68Character Illustration643 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #7Top 11%
  4. #85Book Illustration646 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #9Top 13%
  5. #98Book703 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #8Top 14%
  6. #110Procreate1,451 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #1Top 8%
  7. #122Page Layout Design712 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #5Top 17%
  8. #161Book Design994 freelancers · 🇳🇬 #13Top 16%