Whimsical Nature Children’s Illustrations

I’m finishing up a children’s picture-book manuscript and now need an illustrator who can wrap every page in playful, nature-themed whimsy. The look I have in mind is bright, fluid and imaginative rather than strictly cartoon or realistic—something that feels hand-crafted yet polished enough for print.

Must-have elements for each spread:
• Animals full of character
• Lush plants and flowers
• Landscapes that set an adventurous, child-friendly mood

Here’s how I’d like to work together: we begin with rough concept sketches for key scenes, move to page layouts, then refine colour finals before completing the cover. All artwork should arrive in layered PSD (or Procreate) files plus print-ready CMYK PDFs at 300 dpi so the book can go straight to the printer.

If your portfolio already shows whimsical nature scenes populated by expressive animals, you’re exactly who I’m hoping to meet. Please share relevant samples and let me know your typical timeline for a 24–32-page picture book. I’m ready to start as soon as we agree on style and milestones.