Children's Book Illustration
Warm, vibrant spreads that capture young readers’ imaginations and bring picture books to life.
- Full-spread & spot illustrations
- Multiple age-group styles
- Print & digital ready files
Book illustration
Art that makes every page sing.
Custom illustrations for picture books, graphic novels, maps and characters — drawn by artists matched to your story and delivered print-ready.
- Artist matched to you
- Sketch approval first
- Print-ready files
Custom artwork
Illustration at a glance
Custom artwork for every age group
BriefScope agreed
ReviewClient approvals
FilesAgreed deliverables
What's included
Illustration for every story.
Whatever your book needs — from a single character to a fully illustrated world — we have an artist for it.
Character Design
Memorable characters with expressions, poses and turnarounds that stay consistent on every page.
- Multiple pose & expression sheets
- Consistent across all spreads
- Style matched to your genre
Interior Book Illustrations
Chapter openers, spot art and interior images that add depth to novels and non-fiction.
- B&W or full colour options
- Chapter headers & vignettes
- High-res print-ready files
Maps & World Building Art
Detailed maps and world-building artwork that make fantasy settings feel real.
- Fantasy & sci-fi maps
- City, realm & dungeon layouts
- Print & eBook insert ready
Graphic Novel Art
Panel layouts, inking and colour for graphic novels and comics.
- Script-to-panel adaptation
- Pencil, ink & colour stages
- Lettering & speech bubbles
Custom Style Illustration
Any style you imagine — watercolour, digital, line art and more — tailored to your vision.
- Style agreed from references
- Original artwork informed by references
- Watercolour, digital & more
How illustration works
From idea to finished artwork.
You approve sketches before any final artwork begins.
Step 01
Share your brief
Tell us about your story, characters, audience and preferred style.
Step 02
Meet your artist
We match you with an illustrator whose style suits your book.
Step 03
Sketches & concepts
Review rough sketches and compositions, and give feedback early.
Step 04
Full rendering
Approved sketches move to full colour, lighting and finishing detail.
Step 05
Review & refine
Review artwork and request changes within your agreed revision allowance.
Step 06
Final delivery
Receive high-resolution files ready for print, eBook and promotion.
Why Get Set
Artists who get your story.
Great illustration serves the story first. Every artist we assign starts by understanding yours.
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Style-matched illustrators
Your artist is chosen for how well their style fits your book.
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A dedicated project manager
One contact keeps sketches, feedback and deadlines on track.
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Revisions until it’s right
We refine artwork within the agreed revision allowance.
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Deliverable rights
Deliverable rights and any third-party licenses are specified in your written agreement.
Your project
Agree the scope before work begins.
Your written quotation details deliverables, revision rounds, an estimated schedule and payment milestones.
You review drafts at the agreed stages. Additional work requires an updated scope and fee agreement.
Request a Custom Quote
Custom pricing
A quote for your project.
Pricing is custom to your project. Your written quotation specifies deliverables, revision rounds, estimated timeline, payment schedule and total service fee. Printing, shipping, advertising spend, taxes and third-party fees are identified separately where applicable. Work begins after the scope and payment terms are agreed.
Custom Project
Custom quote
Scope agreed in writing
- Service scope and deliverables
- Revision allowance agreed in writing
- Estimated project schedule
- Itemized fees and exclusions
- Final file formats agreed in writing
Timelines depend on the number of illustrations, style complexity, and revision needs. Simple children's book spreads may take an agreed project schedule, while full picture books or graphic novels can take several weeks. We provide a clear schedule before work begins.
Yes. You can provide mood boards, reference books, character notes, colour palettes, and visual examples. Our illustrators use your references to match the tone, style, and emotion of your story while keeping the artwork original and professionally polished.
You receive high-resolution files suitable for Amazon publishing, digital publishing, print production, and digital book formats. Common deliverables include PNG, TIFF, JPEG, PDF, and source files when included in your selected package.
You retain ownership of your original manuscript and supplied materials. Rights or licenses for final company-created deliverables, third-party assets and payment conditions are specified in your written agreement.
Yes. Our artists illustrate children's books, fantasy novels, educational books, graphic novels, cookbooks, nonfiction titles, and more. We support authors who want visual artwork alongside complete book publishing services for a professional finished product.
Pairs well with
Complete the picture.
Books Publishing
Formatting, ISBN, KDP setup and worldwide distribution — handled end to end.
Books Marketing
Amazon ads, social, email and PR campaigns that put your book in front of readers.
Book Editing
Developmental, line and copy editing that sharpens your story without losing your voice.
Book Cover Design
Genre-smart covers built to stop the scroll on Amazon and the shelf.
Get Set Publishers is a publishing services brand operated by JBFam. Get Set Publishing is a registered DBA of JBFam, and getsetpublishers.com is a website of the same business.
Pricing is custom to your project. Your written quotation specifies deliverables, revision rounds, estimated timeline, payment schedule and total service fee. Printing, shipping, advertising spend, taxes and third-party fees are identified separately where applicable. Work begins after the scope and payment terms are agreed.
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