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Hey, I'm Abz! 

I'm a children's book illustrator and character designer with over 60 books illustrated to date. 

 

I've worked with many authors and publishing companies across Canada, London, Switzerland, Dubai, Jordan and beyond. I'd be happy to work with you, too!

Whether you live in the Middle East, Tokyo, North America, or somewhere on a boat (assuming you have wifi), we can start by having a casual chat about your story and what you have in mind.

Your children's book can also be in any language- Arabic, English or even German; it really doesn't matter! 

Target Audience & Creative Details

Let's dive into creativity together! Are we crafting a colourful, easy read for babies? A book targeted at more serious teen issues... or perhaps exploring a heartwarming mother-daughter dynamic?

 

Are the main characters animals, humans, or monsters? Does our story unfold underwater, in a classroom, or in a magical forest somewhere? ​ The possibilities are endless!

 

We will discuss all these fun details to ensure our visions align perfectly.

 

 

Pricing

​​The price for one illustration per single page of text is typically 150 Canadian Dollars. This depends on complexity, details, style, and whether or not there is a background. The number of characters is also a factor.

I can customize the illustrations to any budget you may have.​ 

 

Once I've sent you the sketches, you get 1 round of free editing per page. If additional edits are still required after our first round, I charge 10 Canadian Dollars per edit.

 

 

Our Names & Contact Info

The title of your book, along with both our names, will be on the front cover.  

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Also, both our names, along with our contact information, will be on the back cover. This can include websites, social media handles, emails, or phone numbers.

 

You're interested! Now what?
1. Initial Chat

We’ll set up a quick call to introduce ourselves and discuss your ideas for your book. I’ll also answer any questions you have and guide you through the process.

2. NDA Signing

If we then decide to move forward, I’ll send you a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to sign, ensuring your manuscript remains confidential.

3. Manuscript and Contract Submission

You will then send me your manuscript for review, and I’ll provide a contract for you to review and sign.

4. Payment

A 50% down payment to secure and start the project is required at this stage.

 

Once the payment is received, I’ll get started on bringing your book to life!
 

Delivery Process
1. Sketches

We start with a sketch of your story's main character, guided by our discussion about your vision.

Once you approve the character design, I’ll proceed to sketch the entire book and share it with you for feedback. Once the sketches are approved, I’ll begin colouring and finalize the book.

2. Finals
Once the coloured pages are approved, the remaining 50% of the payment is to be sent, and then I will promptly deliver the high-quality, print-ready final files of your book.


 

Timeframe

Typically, the complete book would be delivered from A-Z within 4-6 weeks.

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