I will illustrate your middle grade storybook


About this gig
Bring your middle grade story to life with expressive, hand-drawn illustrations that feel made for your characters, not copied from a template. I create story-driven artwork for readers ages 812, with character acting, natural body language, memorable environments, and details that support the scene.
Ideal for:
Middle grade storybooks.
Chapter books.
Adventure and fantasy stories.
School and friendship stories.
Mystery and family stories.
Educational stories.
Send your manuscript, scene description, character reference, rough sketch, or visual direction. I can develop the illustration from your idea while keeping characters recognizable and consistent.
You receive high-resolution art prepared for print and digital use. Packages can include detailed backgrounds, multiple characters, source files, and print-ready delivery.
My process is simple: brief rough sketch approval refined hand-drawn artwork final delivery.
If your book needs illustrations that help readers understand the characters and feel the story, send me your manuscript or scene before you order.!
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 Abbey
Childrens Book Illustrator And Character Designer
- FromFrance
- Member sinceSep 2026
Languages
English, French
FAQ
Can you illustrate a scene from my manuscript?
Yes. Send the manuscript, scene description, storyboard, or rough idea. I can translate the written moment into a clear, expressive illustration while keeping the characters and visual details consistent.
What age group is this gig for?
This gig is focused on middle grade readers, generally ages 8–12. The artwork can be adapted for adventure, fantasy, school, friendship, mystery, family and educational stories.
Can you keep my characters consistent throughout the book?
Yes. Character references, approved designs and previous illustrations can be used to maintain recognizable facial features, proportions, clothing and visual identity.
Can you create illustrations from just a written description?
Yes. I can work from a manuscript or written scene description. References are helpful when you already have a specific character, environment or visual direction.
Do you provide print-ready files?
Yes. Print-ready high-resolution artwork is included in the Standard and Premium packages. If you need a specific book size, bleed or publishing requirement, provide the specifications before production.

