Hema G.
Childrens Book Illustrator | 2D Illustration & Character Design
Hi, I’m Hema, a published children’s book illustrator known for cozy crayon and water-colour style artwork. I work directly with authors to prepare their children's stories for print on Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, BookVault, etc. I support with typesetting and formatting along with illustrations. 🌟 What You Can Expect from me: ✅ 100% original artwork, no AI used ✅ Unlimited revisions until you're satisfied ✅ High-resolution 300 DPI artwork for perfect print quality ✅ Final files delivered in PSD, PNG, JPEG, PDF, and more ✨ What I Work On: ✅ Children’s picture books ✅ Chapter books ✅ Board books for toddlers ✅ Activity books (mazes, colouring pages, and puzzles) ✅ Character design for children, animals, and pets ✅ Family illustration and kids book illustration ✅ Card game illustration and illustrated assets ✅ Book series with recurring characters ✅ Book cover design for front, back, and jacket ✅ Layout and formatting for polished, print-ready files I also collaborate with authors on story pacing, mood boards, thumbnails, and visual development so the final book feels engaging, warm, and professionally structured. 🧰 Tools I work with: - Procreate for sketching and scene planning - Adobe Photoshop for final artwork and colouring - Adobe InDesign for layout, typesetting, and formatting - Google Drive and Miro for organised delivery and feedback I’ve illustrated over 12 published books for authors in the US, UK, and India. As a Top Rated Plus illustrator on Upwork, I bring heart, skill, and structure to every project. Alongside children’s books, I also create original illustrated products for prints, posters, and merchandise for creative platforms like Etsy or Spoonflower. 📩 Want to explore whether my style fits your project? Send me a character description or a short scene, and I can create a quick rough sketch within 24 hours to help you decide whether we’re the right fit. Click the "Message" button to start a chat. I’d love to hear about your story.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $4.2k
Billed in all: $59,516$60k
$598 in the last 6 months
Across 8 contracts
Across 89 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 6% in Digital Painting
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