Book illustration
Illustrations that bring your words to life
From picture-book spreads to fantasy maps and explanatory diagrams, we create original illustrations that match your book's tone and stay consistent from the first page to the last.
- Style exploration and character sheets
- Sketches approved before final artwork
- Consistent characters and settings throughout
- Print-resolution files with bleed
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Overview
Consistency is the hardest part
In an illustrated book, a character's face, proportions and clothing need to stay recognisable across every scene, and the style has to remain coherent across dozens of images. That consistency is what separates a professional illustrated book from a collection of pictures.
We begin with style exploration and character sheets, then move through sketches before any final artwork is produced. You approve each stage, so there are no surprises when the finished illustrations arrive.
Workflow
The illustration process
Brief and style
We review your manuscript and explore illustration styles with you.
Characters and sketches
Character sheets and rough sketches are produced for approval.
Final artwork
Approved sketches are developed into finished illustrations.
Layout and files
Artwork is prepared at print resolution and coordinated with the book layout.
What's included
Illustration services
Character design
Character sheets showing expressions, poses and proportions for consistent use.
Picture book spreads
Full-page and double-page illustrations designed around your text.
Maps and world-building
Maps, emblems and decorative elements for fiction and fantasy.
Diagrams and infographics
Clear explanatory visuals for non-fiction and educational books.
Illustration types
Who it's for
Is this service right for you?
Book Illustration Services is a good fit for:
- Children's book authors
- Fantasy and science-fiction authors needing maps
- Educators and non-fiction authors needing diagrams
- Authors wanting decorative interior elements
Not sure this is the right service?
Many authors need a combination of services, or a different starting point than they expected. Tell us where your book is today and we will recommend the best next step.
Book Cover Design Services
Genre-aware covers designed to read clearly as a thumbnail and on the shelf.
Learn moreBook Formatting
Professional interior layout for print and ebook editions, with consistent typography.
Learn moreBook Printing Services
Print specifications, file preparation and printer coordination for physical copies.
Learn moreBook Trailer Production
Short promotional videos that capture your book's mood for social media and your website.
Learn moreFAQ
Questions about Book Illustration Services
Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us and we'll answer your questions directly.
Ask a questionHow many illustrations does a picture book need?
It depends on page count and format. We plan the illustration count with you based on your text and the layout.
Can you match an existing style from a previous book?
We can work toward consistency with existing artwork, depending on the style. We will review samples before confirming.
Will text be placed on the illustrations?
We plan space for text in the composition, and typesetting can be completed as part of book formatting.
Need illustrations for your book?
Tell us about your book, page count and the style you have in mind.