I will illustrate children chapter books with custom 2d spot illustrations


About this gig
Bring your children's chapter book to life with custom 2D spot illustrations designed for storytelling.
I create charming, expressive illustrations for key chapter moments, characters, objects, animals, and small scenes. Spot illustrations add visual interest to text-heavy pages without requiring a full-page illustration for every chapter.
This gig is ideal for:
- Children's chapter books
- Early-reader books
- Middle-grade stories
- Short story collections
- Educational books
- Self-publishing projects
You will receive custom artwork created around your story, with attention to character consistency and visual storytelling.
WHAT YOU CAN ORDER:
- Single chapter spot illustration
- Multiple spot illustrations for several chapters
- Recurring character illustrations
- Important story moments and small scenes
- High-resolution digital files
- Print-ready artwork when required
Send your manuscript, chapter excerpt, scene description, character details, or references, and I will turn your key story moments into engaging 2D illustrations.
Have multiple chapters or need a custom number of illustrations? Message me for a custom offer.
Let's give your chapter book the visual moments readers will remember.
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 john Trent
2D Illustrator for Children Books
- FromUnited Kingdom
- Member sinceSep 2026
- Avg. response time1 hour
Languages
English, French, Spanish
FAQ
What is a spot illustration?
A spot illustration is a smaller standalone illustration used to highlight a character, object, scene, or key story moment.
Can you illustrate an entire children's chapter book?
Yes. I can create multiple spot illustrations throughout your book. Message me with the number of chapters and illustrations needed.
Can you keep my characters consistent?
Yes. For multi-illustration projects, I work to maintain consistent character features, clothing, colors, and overall visual style.
What do you need to get started?
Please send your manuscript or chapter excerpt, the scenes you want illustrated, character details, preferred book size, and references if available.
Can you illustrate from a written scene description?
Yes. You can send a detailed scene description, chapter excerpt, manuscript, or visual references.
Are the illustrations suitable for self-publishing?
Yes. I can provide high-resolution artwork suitable for your publishing project and prepare files based on your required dimensions.
Can you create illustrations for Amazon KDP?
Yes. Send me your required trim size and illustration specifications, and I can prepare the artwork for your project requirements.
What if I need more illustrations than the packages include?
No problem. Send me the number of illustrations you need, along with your manuscript or project details, and I can create a custom offer.

