Mariia L.
Childrens Book Illustrator (emotional storytelling)
I create warm, expressive illustrations that help bring children’s stories to life. With over 8 years of experience and 40+ completed books, originally from Ukraine and currently based in the Netherlands, I bring a multicultural perspective to my work. Having lived in Italy for many years, I am especially inspired by warmth, color, and atmosphere in storytelling. Experience & Highlights 1 60+ completed illustration and design projects 2 30+ children’s books illustrated 3 Full-service: illustration, layout, and print-ready files 4 Experience with Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and BookBaby May you have a great day, and I hope we can work together to create a beautiful book that the readers will love.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $59
Billed in all: $49,632$50k
$59 in the last 6 months
Across 105 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 37% in Portrait Art
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