Beata B.
Childrens Book Illustrator | Hand Painted Watercolor | AI Free Art
Hi! I’m Beata, a full-time children’s book illustrator specializing in soft, expressive watercolor artwork. I help authors turn their manuscripts into fully illustrated, print-ready children’s books with a warm, timeless look that connects emotionally with young readers. With over 8 years of experience in children’s illustration and nearly 20 years as a professional artist, I hold a Master’s degree in Fine Arts with a strong foundation in traditional painting. My work focuses on storytelling, character personality, and visual consistency across the entire book. I work closely with authors and publishers, providing clear communication and thoughtful collaboration throughout the process. Each illustration is carefully designed to support the story’s pacing, mood, and emotional impact. What I offer • Full children’s book illustration (cover + interior pages) • Character design and development • Traditional, hand-painted watercolor style (AI-free) • Artwork tailored to your story, audience, and vision What you can expect • 100% hand-drawn, original artwork • Print-ready files for KDP and IngramSpark • Experience with professional publishing requirements • Clear timelines and dependable delivery • Careful attention to emotion, storytelling, and consistency I combine traditional media such as watercolor, gouache, and colored pencils with digital preparation to ensure a handcrafted look while maintaining professional print quality. If you’re looking for an illustrator who truly cares about your story and will guide your project from manuscript to finished book, I’d love to hear about your project.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $6.7k
Billed in all: $22,972$23k
$1.1k in the last 6 months
Across 36 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: #1 in 1 skill of 15
Rarest: top 2% in Portrait Painting, of 104. Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- Pencil23 freelancers · 🇵🇱 #1Top 4%🇵🇱#1 of 1
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- #91Digital Art2,123 freelancers · 🇵🇱 #1Top 4%🇵🇱#1 of 18