I will create watercolor picture book illustration for kdp publishing


Level 2
Gig Summary
About this gig
Want your picture book to have that soft, magical watercolor look parents remember from their own childhood?
I paint premium watercolor illustrations for children's books - by hand, no AI, fully KDP ready.
WHAT YOU GET
- Hand-painted watercolor illustrations at 300 DPI
- A character sheet so your character looks identical on every page
- Amazon KDP and IngramSpark ready files (PDF, PNG, JPG)
- Full commercial rights
- eBook formatting included on full-book packages
HOW IT WORKS
1. You send your story or page notes
2. I paint sketches for your approval
3. You approve, I finish the full watercolor art
4. Free file check before you upload to KDP
WHY WATERCOLOR
Buyers judge a picture book by its cover in under two seconds. Watercolor reads as premium and hand-made - it is what the classic bestsellers use.
PERFECT FOR
Picture books ages 0-8, bedtime stories, educational and faith-based books.
15+ years illustrating, 290+ authors served, 1-hour average reply.
Click Continue and I will reply within the hour.
Delivery style preference
Please inform the freelancer of any preferences or concerns regarding the use of AI tools in the completion and/or delivery of your order.
Get to know Aadil Khan
Childrens Book Illustrator and Amazon KDP Publishing Expert
Level 2
- FromIndia
- Member sinceFeb 2018
- Last delivery1 month
Languages
Spanish, English, Hindi, French
My Portfolio
FAQ
Will my characters look identical on every page?
Yes. I paint a character sheet first with front, side and expression views, then work every page from that sheet. Character drift is the most common complaint authors bring me from other illustrators.
How much does a full watercolor book cost?
Most 20-24 page picture books land between $800 and $1,200 depending on detail and character count. Send me your page count and I will quote exactly within the hour.
Do you use AI to make the artwork?
No. Every illustration is hand-painted by me. Amazon KDP requires AI disclosure at upload, and hand-painted art keeps your book fully clear of that.
Do I own the illustrations after purchase?
Yes - full commercial rights, forever. You can publish, sell, print and reuse the artwork on any platform with no extra licensing.
What files will I receive?
Print-ready 300 DPI PDF, PNG and JPG with correct bleed and colour profile for KDP and IngramSpark. Premium also includes layered PSD source files and ePub for the Kindle edition.
How many revisions do I get?
2 on Basic, 3 on Standard, 4 on Premium. Most projects finish inside 1-2 because the sketch approval stage catches changes before any paint goes down.
I am a first-time author - can you guide me?
Yes, most of my clients are first-time authors. Send me whatever you have, even an unfinished draft, and I will walk you through trim size, page count and the KDP upload.
Can you also do the cover and interior formatting?
Yes. Premium covers illustrations, front and back cover, spine, interior layout and eBook conversion - one person for the whole book.
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M maria_pimentaa

United States
It was a pleasure working with Aadil! He is very creative and was able to communicate properly with me, resulting in the beautiful masterpiece that he created. I would be more than happy to work with him again!
$200-$400
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3 weeks
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Helpful?R raimundoluz

Brazil
Ongoing collaborationThe illustrator met our expectations. We really liked the work he did on our project. Congratulations on your work. Thank you very much.
$50
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2 weeks
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Helpful?B bbathea

United States
Service and work was expectional! I would defintely book again for future projects
$50
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8 days
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Helpful?M morrow39

United States
Ongoing collaborationThe artist consistently delivers exceptional work and maintains a high level of professionalism.
$50
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1 day
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Helpful?U user37257551

United States
Ongoing collaborationWonderful as always! I highly recommend!
$50
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1 day
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89 reviews for this Gig
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M maria_pimentaa

United States
It was a pleasure working with Aadil! He is very creative and was able to communicate properly with me, resulting in the beautiful masterpiece that he created. I would be more than happy to work with him again!
$200-$400
Price
3 weeks
Duration

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Seller's Response
Helpful?R raimundoluz

Brazil
Ongoing collaborationThe illustrator met our expectations. We really liked the work he did on our project. Congratulations on your work. Thank you very much.
$50
Price
2 weeks
Duration
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Seller's Response
Helpful?B bbathea

United States
Service and work was expectional! I would defintely book again for future projects
$50
Price
8 days
Duration
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Seller's Response
Helpful?M morrow39

United States
Ongoing collaborationThe artist consistently delivers exceptional work and maintains a high level of professionalism.
$50
Price
1 day
Duration

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Seller's Response
Helpful?U user37257551

United States
Ongoing collaborationWonderful as always! I highly recommend!
$50
Price
1 day
Duration
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