Whimsical, heartwarming, and full of life.

Are you a self-published author looking for a children’s book illustrator or a book cover designer?

Look no further! We provide:

Hand-drawn Illustrations

Custom artwork that captures young readers' imaginations.

Cover Design

Eye-catching covers that stand out on bookshelves and online stores.

Character Design & Concept Art

Unique, expressive characters tailored to your story.

Full Book Layout & Formatting

Seamless, reader-friendly book layouts for print and digital.

investment

Professional illustration is an investment in the quality, credibility, and longevity of your book. We offer two simple options for children's book illustration: a royalty-based model or a one-time buyout fee. Both packages include everything you need to publish a beautifully illustrated children's book.

1) Royalty partnership

  • Lower upfront investment

  • 10% royalty for 3 years

  • Best for Self-published authors looking for a lower initial investment

2) Buyout

  • One-Time investment

  • No royalties owed

“Love it! Love It! Love It! The illustrator brought the entire vision to life and exceeded our expectations with the beautiful, vivid color choices, and attention to detail of each character, especially me!!! LOL!!! She definitely captured me!!”

— Tonita W.

FAQ

  • Royalty Partnership
    This option allows authors to invest less upfront. In exchange, Amshan Art receives 10% of book sales for 3 years.

    Buyout Option
    This option requires a higher upfront investment. No royalties are owed, and the client receives full commercial rights to the artwork after final payment.

    Both options include the same level of creative service and quality.

  • A royalty is a small percentage of each book sale paid to the illustrator for a limited time.

    Amshan Art receives:
    10% of net book sales for 3 years

    Payments are typically made twice per year based on a simple sales report from your publishing platform.

  • • Custom Character Design
    • Full-Page Illustrations
    • Consistent Art Style Throughout Book
    • Cover Design (Front, Back, Spine if applicable)
    • Interior Book Layout Formatting
    • Typography Styling
    • Print-Ready File Formatting
    • Guidance for Uploading to Publishing Platforms
    • 2 Rounds of Revisions

  • Typical timeline:
    Each book is thoughtfully illustrated with care to ensure the artwork reflects the heart of your story. Because every illustration is custom-created, most projects are completed within 6–12 weeks, depending on the page count and scope of the book.

    This timeline allows for intentional design, cohesive storytelling, and polished final artwork that you will be proud to share for years to come.

  • Yes, you will need an ISBN to publish your book.

    If using Amazon KDP paperback, a free ISBN option is available.

    You are also able to purchase your own ISBN through the Bowker site.

    Guidance is provided during the process.

  • Absolutely!

    Additional revisions can be added if needed.

    Revision fee:
    $75 per round

  • Yes. All illustration packages include print-ready formatting sized for your selected publishing platform.

    Before the project begins, you will need to confirm your desired book trim size (dimensions) and provide the cover template from your publishing platform. This template ensures your cover is designed to fit the exact specifications required for printing.

    Your cover template can be downloaded directly from your publishing platform (such as Amazon KDP or IngramSpark) using their Cover Calculator or Cover Template Generator tool.

    Guidance is provided if you need help locating this file.

  • To begin your project, the following items are required:

    • Final, edited manuscript

    • Trim size (book dimensions)

    • ISBN number (purchased or provided by your publishing platform)

    • Cover template PDF downloaded from your publishing platform

    These items ensure your book is formatted correctly from the start and prevents delays later in the process.

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