Editorial and book illustration

Images that explain and decorate long-form content, from picture books to magazine features.

Overview

Editorial and book illustration

Editorial illustration adds a point of view to words. We read the material, find the idea worth drawing and create images that clarify the text and give it character.

We can illustrate a single feature image or a full book with a consistent style from cover to final page.

What is included

  • Concept sketches for approval
  • Final artwork in your chosen style
  • Cover and chapter illustrations
  • Consistent characters and settings
  • Print and digital-ready files
  • Revisions against your feedback
Where it fits

Who this is for

Authors and publishers

Illustrate children and general books.

Magazines and blogs

Commission feature artwork.

Education publishers

Add pictures that aid understanding.

How it works

Our process

  1. 1

    Brief and references

    We collect your goals, audience and any images you like.

  2. 2

    Sketches

    Rough ideas to agree composition and story early.

  3. 3

    Style and colour

    A sample piece fixes the look before full production.

  4. 4

    Final artwork

    Polished illustrations, revised once against your feedback.

  5. 5

    Delivery

    Layered and flat files, ready for print, web or animation.

Questions

Common questions

Do you match an existing style?

Yes, if you share samples. We can also propose a new style.

Who owns the artwork?

Usage rights are agreed in the proposal.

Enquire about editorial and book illustration

Tell us what you need and we will reply with an approach and a realistic timeline.