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paul

@paul_illustrato

Childrens Book Character Designer and Illustrator

United States
English, Spanish, German, French
About me
Hi, I’m Paul, a professional character designer and illustrator specializing in cute children’s book characters, colorful storybook illustrations, character concept art, turnaround sheets, poses, and expression sheets. I create expressive, memorable characters that bring stories to life and connect with young readers. Whether you need a single character, a complete character sheet, or storybook illustrations, I focus on creative design, strong visual storytelling, clean artwork, consistency, and professional communication. I’m ready to turn your ideas into characters you’ll love.... Read more

Skills

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Illustration
I will design cute childrens book characters with pose and expression sheets
From$15 / projectMore details
Children’s Book Illustration
I will illustrate your childrens storybook with colorful characters
From$15 / projectMore details

Work experience

upwok

Children’s Book Character Designer & Illustrator

upwok • Freelance

Dec 2023 - Present • 2 yrs 9 mos

I specialize in creating original characters and illustrations for children’s books, storybooks, educational materials, and creative projects. My work includes developing character concepts from written descriptions, creating appealing character appearances, designing different poses and facial expressions, and producing turnaround sheets that clearly show characters from multiple angles. I work closely with clients to understand their story, target audience, visual preferences, and character requirements. I focus on creating expressive, memorable, and consistent artwork while maintaining clear communication throughout the project. Areas of experience include: Designing original children’s book characters Creating colorful storybook artwork Developing character concepts from client ideas Creating turnaround and model sheets Designing pose and expression sheets Creating character sketches and polished illustrations Maintaining character consistency across multiple illustrations Adapting artwork to different storytelling and visual requirements