Illustrator Needed to Add Facial Expressions + Background Scenes to Existing Children’s Book Art

Project Overview

I’m looking for a skilled illustrator to help finalize my 32‑page children’s book. All character designs, poses, and the main logo were created using AI and are already complete. What I need now is an artist who can refine facial expressions and illustrate background scenes to bring each page to life.

This is a focused finishing role — no character design, no logo work, and no major re‑concepting. The foundation is fully built; I just need a professional touch to complete the world and enhance emotional clarity.

Your Role

You will:

Refine and enhance character facial expressions for clarity, emotion, and consistency

Illustrate full‑color background scenes for roughly 28 pages

Match the established style of the existing character art

Integrate characters and backgrounds into cohesive final illustrations

Prepare files for hardcover print (CMYK, bleed, trim)

What I Will Provide

All character art (finalized)

Illustrative descriptions

Style references and color direction

Notes for each scene’s mood and environment

Clear, timely feedback

Ideal Illustrator

Strong skills in expressive character illustration

Confident with background/environment art

Ability to match an existing style

Experience with children’s books (preferred)

Efficient communicator comfortable working within a defined visual framework

Familiar with preparing print‑ready files

Deliverables

28 polished illustrations with refined expressions + completed backgrounds

Final print‑ready files (PDF + layered source files)

Budget & Timeline

Because characters and core designs are already complete, this is a reduced‑scope finishing role, which should help keep costs manageable. I’m open to discussing rates based on experience and portfolio quality. Timeline is flexible, but I’d like to begin soon.

How to Apply

Please include:

Samples of facial expression work and background/environment art

Your estimated timeline

Your rate or project quote

A brief note about your experience matching existing styles

I’m excited to collaborate with someone who can bring warmth, clarity, and atmosphere to the final artwork.

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