I am a first-time children's book author preparing to self-publish through Amazon KDP. I am seeking a creative and experienced professional to illustrate the book and support in the publishing process.
The story is a classic-feeling fairy tale about a clever princess who protects her kingdom by outwitting those who attempt to deceive her. The tone is inspired by traditional early 1900s fairy tales, with a slightly old-world narrative voice. I anticipate the story to be about 40 pages with 10-15 illustrated spreads (and perhaps some small illustrations that may be woven throughout the text), requiring front (and potentially back) cover, and print-ready 300 DPI files suitable for Amazon KDP. I am open to professional rates and would appreciate guidance on standard pricing for this scope of work (as I continue to do my own research). The ideal timeline would be approximately 3-4 months, but I am absolute flexible as this is a passion project and I just want to find the right professional to help me to realize my vision.
I am seeking original, hand-created illustrations (digital or traditional) and am not looking for AI-generated artwork. I am open to different mediums, but I have liked the whimsical nature of watercolor (still, very open to others).
I would love to see samples of work in a fairytale or whimsical style and would welcome a short call to discuss vision and collaboration.
Thank you — I'm excited to find the right creative partner for this story.
Contract duration of 1 to 3 months. with 10 hours per week.
Mandatory skills: Illustration, Layout Design, Adobe Illustrator, Book Cover, Adobe Photoshop