Children's Book Illustration
What to know before you buy children's book illustration
Ordering children's book illustration should not take a week of back-and-forth. Below are the points worth checking, what a typical order includes, and how the process works from brief to delivery.
A quick checklist
- Look at the sample images and check that the style matches what you have in mind.
- Start with the smallest package if you are testing a new seller, then scale up.
- Check usage rights if the result will be used commercially.
- Write a short brief with your goal, audience and any examples you like. It saves a revision.
What you get
Here is how one children's book illustration offer on micraa, “I will illustrate your children's book pages”, breaks down:
- Basic ($23.99): 2 full-colour illustrations, 1 revision
- Standard ($59.99): everything in Basic; 6 illustrations; Character sheet, 2 revisions
- Premium ($107.99): everything in Standard; 12 illustrations; Print-ready files, 3 revisions
How it works on micraa
- Pick a package and add any extras you need.
- Pay securely. The seller gets your brief and starts work, with delivery in about 5 days.
- Review the delivery and ask for changes if something is off.
- Approve when you are happy. Your payment is held until then.
Related topics: children's book illustration, picture book, kids illustration, storybook art, digital illustration
FAQ
What should I put in my brief?
Your goal, where the result will be used, any size or format needs, and one or two examples you like.
How long does children's book illustration take?
The offer used in this guide delivers in about 5 days. Bigger packages or extras can add time.
How much does children's book illustration cost?
On micraa you can start from $23.99 for this offer. Larger packages include more versions and revisions.
