Illustration, considered
More than decoration. Another voice for your book.
Illustration can carry mood, humour and meaning that words leave unsaid. We build a visual language for your story – characters, palette and style – then use it consistently from the first sketch to the final cover.
- Character sheets that keep every appearance consistent
- A palette and style chosen for your story’s mood
- Artwork prepared at print resolution for every format
What’s included
Build a visual language, one considered mark at a time.
Every illustration project is tailored, but these are the pieces most stories need.
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Visual brief
We distil your story’s tone, audience and references into a clear creative brief.
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Character development
Expressions, poses and turnarounds that bring your characters to life.
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Thumbnail storyboards
Quick composition sketches that plan each image before any colour is added.
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Full-colour artwork
Finished illustrations in the medium and style chosen for your book.
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Book cover artwork
A cover illustration composed to work with title, spine and back cover.
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Print-ready preparation
High-resolution files, colour-checked and prepared for print and ebook.
Illustration concept gallery
From a first line to a living world.
Every image grows through stages. Here is how one scene might move from pencil study to finished cover.
Artwork noteAll artwork shown is illustrative. Your project is developed from your own story, characters and brief.
Illustration workflow
A collaborative process, from brief to brushstroke.
You see and shape the work at every stage – there are no surprises at the end.
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Creative brief
We discuss your story, audience, references and the style you imagine.
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Concepts
Character and style explorations help us agree on a visual direction.
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Sketches & storyboards
Compositions are drawn in pencil and refined with your feedback.
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Final artwork
Approved sketches are painted, inked or rendered in full colour.
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Final preparation
Artwork is colour-checked and delivered print-ready for every format.
Before we begin
Bring the feeling, not just the scene.
You don’t need to describe every image. Tell us how you want readers to feel, and share anything that captures it – a colour, a film, a memory.
- Your manuscript or story summary
- Character notes and any reference images
- The number of illustrations you have in mind
Good to know
Frequently
asked
questions
The questions authors ask us before commissioning artwork.
Yes. We share portfolios and style explorations so you can choose an approach that feels right for your story.
Each stage includes rounds of feedback, agreed upfront, so the artwork is refined before it moves forward.
Usage rights are agreed in writing before work begins, and are typically licensed or assigned to you for your book.
Absolutely – we can work from your sketches, previous books or reference images to keep characters consistent.
Free consultation
What does your story look like?
Tell us about your book and the images you imagine. We will reply with style suggestions and a clear next step.
Have reference images? Mention them below and we will ask you to share them after we reply.