Book Illustration Services

Illustration that supports the story, respects the reader, and holds up over time.

My book illustrations focus on mood, color, and narrative clarity. My work supports the text rather than competing with it, creating visual continuity throughout the book.

This is a structured service with defined categories, timelines, and deliverables.

What I Illustrate

• Children’s books
• Illustrated fiction and nonfiction
• Poetry and short-form books
• Covers and interior illustration programs

I work digitally and traditionally, depending on the needs of the project. See my portfolio.

The Process

1. Discovery & Scope
We review the manuscript, intended audience, format, and timeline. Illustration count and usage rights are defined upfront.

2. Visual Direction
I develop a cohesive visual language, including character style, palette, and mood references.

3. Illustration Development
Illustrations are created in stages, with clear review points to avoid revisions piling up.

4. Final Delivery
Final files are delivered print- and web-ready, with technical specs met.

Book Illustration Categories:

Book Cover Illustration

Starting at $2,500

• Front cover illustration
• Two concepts + one revision
• Print-ready file sized to publisher specs

Picture Book Illustration

Starting at $6,500

• Up to 12 interior illustrations
• One cohesive visual style
• One round of revisions per illustration
• Print-ready high-resolution files

Book Chapter Illustration

Starting at $9,500

• 20–24 interior illustrations
• Consistent narrative flow across the book
• One revision round per illustration
• Print-ready files + cover coordination support

Timeline

Most book illustration projects take 6–12 weeks, depending on illustration count and revision schedule.

Tight deadlines may be accommodated for an additional fee.

Is This a Good Fit?

This service is a good fit if you:

• Have a finished or near-finished manuscript
• Value illustration as part of storytelling
• Are ready to make timely decisions

This is not a fit if you:

• Need speculative samples
• Are unclear on scope or rights
• Are looking for unlimited revisions

Next Step

To inquire, please include:

• Manuscript or excerpt
• Target audience and format
• Illustration count
• Timeline and budget range

Serious inquiries only.

Send your project proposal:

Email [ashdesignley@gmail.com] directly to include attachments.

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