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TESSA CALDWELL

@tesa_caldwell

Children's Book Illustrator Black and White Spot Art

United States
English, German, French
About me
I create custom black-and-white illustrations for children's storybooks, chapter books, and early readers. My focus is on expressive characters, engaging story scenes, animal companions, and detailed pencil-and-ink artwork that brings stories to life. I value clear communication, consistent character designs, and careful attention to each project's creative direction. Have a story to illustrate? Send me your manuscript excerpt and ideas, and let's discuss how to bring your story to life!... Read more

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Children’s Book Illustration
I will create custom black and white illustrations for childrens storybooks
From$25 / projectMore details

Work experience

Freelance

Children's Book Illustrator

Freelance • Self-employed

Oct 2026 - Present • 1 mo

I create custom illustrations for children's storybooks, focusing on black-and-white artwork that supports storytelling and engages young readers. My work includes character illustrations, narrative scenes, animal companions, and spot illustrations designed to complement the written story. My creative process involves reviewing the author's brief, understanding the characters and setting, planning compositions, and developing artwork that reflects the intended mood and audience. I pay attention to line quality, contrast, shading, facial expressions, and visual consistency throughout a project. I also work carefully with client references and creative direction to ensure the illustrations match the manuscript's requirements. Before beginning an assignment, I clarify the scope, expected deliverables, file formats, deadlines, and revision arrangements. My goal is to help authors communicate their stories through clear, expressive, and thoughtfully composed illustrations. If you are preparing a children's book, share your manuscript excerpt and illustration ideas so we can discuss your project requirements.