Illustration that does more than decorate
In a picture book, the illustrations carry half the story. They show what the words leave out, set the emotional tone and give young readers something new to discover on every reread. In non-fiction, a clear diagram or illustration can explain in seconds what would take a page of text. Great illustration makes a book memorable.
We match your project with an illustrator whose portfolio fits your vision, then work through a structured process so the art is consistent, on schedule and exactly what you imagined.
Types of book illustration
Children’s picture books
Full-color spreads designed around your text, with room left for words so layout feels natural. Our illustrators understand page turns, pacing and how to draw characters that kids connect with. See also our children’s book publishing service.
Chapter books and middle grade
Black-and-white spot illustrations and chapter openers that break up the text and keep developing readers engaged.
Comics and graphic novels
Paneled sequential art with pencils, inks, colors and lettering, from a few pages to a full-length graphic novel.
Non-fiction and educational
Diagrams, maps, technical drawings, botanical and medical illustration, and infographics that make complex information clear.
Cover illustration
Painted or drawn cover art for fantasy, middle grade and other genres where illustration sells better than photography.
What’s included
- Illustrator matchingPortfolios selected to fit your style and genre.
- Character designTurnaround sheets that keep characters consistent.
- StoryboardRough page-by-page sketches showing composition and text space.
- Final artworkHigh-resolution, print-ready illustrations.
- RevisionsFeedback rounds at sketch and color stages.
- Full rightsCommercial ownership of all final art.
Changes are easiest at the sketch stage. That’s why we always get your sign-off on storyboards before any color is applied, so there are no surprises in the final art.
From illustrations to a finished book
Once the art is complete, our team handles layout and typesetting, cover design and publishing, so your illustrated book reaches readers in print and ebook.
