Most images are landscape format over 2 pages. Please examine the sample images from the first 3 books closely, and the cover of Book 4 (currently in production). I have a clear idea of how I want each book to look, but I'm not an artist so I'm always open to better ideas for how to obtain the best result. The final design decision will be mine, but as a professional artist your ideas will always be incorporated when possible. If you are shy about offering your own ideas, please do not apply. If you are precious about receiving direction & amendment for your images, please do not apply. I'm looking for a long-term collaboration with the successful applicant. If the series performs well on the commercial market, there are many more books in the pipeline & you will be offered each contract first. I want this to be a fun project for us both, & as long as we make consistent progress I'm relaxed about how long we take to get there. Your dedication to making the best possible result so the product is competitive in one of the most highly competitive book genres is essential. Your location is irrelevant because we'll communicate through email. Talented beginners are welcome, as well as more established artists. A willingness to pay close attention to small details is a must. At present, each image can take up to 10 drafts, from an initial very rough concept to a fully coloured final. I am the writer & production designer for the series & need an artist who is well used to accepting a detailed brief but also confident enough to closely collaborate & offer their own ideas to make each image better. Please do not apply if your personal style does not match the pre-existing look because we will not be changing now. The 2 major characters MUST be rendered as closely as possible to their depiction in the first 4 books. The books are illustrated for the adults (mostly women) who buy them, as well as their children.īecause you're joining us at Book 5, it is ESSENTIAL that your personal style meshes very closely with the pre-existing look. The style is simple & elegant, with a strong emphasis on Art Deco fashion, accessories, etc. Although the reading age is 6-12, these books do NOT have cutesy, Disney-esque illustrations. This contract is for Book 5 of an ongoing illustrated storybook series.
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