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Tanya M.

Children's Book Illustrator | Authors, Publishers & KDP

Children's book illustrator with 10+ years of experience helping authors and publishers bring stories to life. You have a story you want to share with children - and I'll help you transform it into a world they'll love. I've been working with publishers and indie authors for over 10 years and know that illustrations are more than just pictures in a book. They're a way to heighten emotion, reveal characters, and make a book unforgettable. With me, you'll get more than just illustrations; you'll receive comprehensive visual support, from your idea to the finished product. Here are the tasks I solve for my clients: - I transform ideas and drafts into a cohesive visual style for the book - I create vibrant, emotional characters that speak louder than the text - I provide guidance at every stage, from choosing a palette to arranging the spreads - I explain what will and won't work for children - I maintain deadlines, transparency, and predictability in the process - I handle the visuals so you can focus on the text, marketing, and launching the book I understand Amazon KDP requirements, print specifications, trim sizes, color profiles, cover preparation, and the practical realities of self-publishing. My goal is for you to feel confident, supported, and the joy of seeing your story come to life. If you want your book to feel warm, alive, and memorable, I'm here to create that magic with you.

🇺🇦Krivoy Rog, Ukraine$30/hr100% JSS4.93 (129)Since Aug 2016
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Earnings and projects

MRR
$288

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#99,896 / 412k
🇺🇦Country#3,750 / 14.3k
Revenue, last 30 days
$500

Last 6 months: $1.7k

World#62,841 / 412k
🇺🇦Country#2,410 / 14.3k
Total earnings
$121k

Billed in all: $122k

World#31,219 / 412k
🇺🇦Country#2,179 / 14.3k
Per project
$609

$433 in the last 6 months

World#164,812 / 412k
🇺🇦Country#7,112 / 14.3k
Projects, last 6 months
4
100% fixed0% hourly
World#51,813 / 412k
🇺🇦Country#2,156 / 14.3k
Projects in all
199

Across 211 contracts

97% fixed3% hourly
World#10,032 / 412k
🇺🇦Country#448 / 14.3k

Earnings, last 30 days

$122k+$500 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$121,000$121,250$121,500$121,750Oct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 15% in Digital Painting

Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

  1. #16Children's Pattern69 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #5Top 23%
  2. #74Children's Literature418 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #7Top 18%
  3. #85IngramSpark198 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #5Top 43%
  4. #93Print Production276 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #4Top 34%
  5. #116Storybook573 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #26Top 20%
  6. #162KDP Interior444 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #5Top 36%
  7. #186Cartoon Character1,095 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #29Top 17%
  8. #250Digital Painting1,669 freelancers · 🇺🇦 #32Top 15%