Realistic Children's Book Illustration
Budget: $15 – $25 USD
I'm seeking a talented illustrator for an 8-12 years children's book. The illustrations should be realistic and engaging, appealing to both kids and parents.
Key Requirements:
- Realistic illustration style
- Experience with children's book illustrations
- Ability to depict humans and animals
Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Strong portfolio of realistic illustrations
- Background in children's literature
- Creativity in character design and storytelling through images
- Attention to detail and color accuracy
here is a summary of each of the books:
Book1: This book explores the adventures of Bhika Kaur, a young warrior sikh girl in Anandpur, Punjab, India in the late 1600s. She learned martial arts from her father Bajjar Singh who also taught Guru Gobind Singh. This will be a story for middle school children about adventures of Bhika around Anandpur and the surrounding hills and jungles. She was also known as Bhikha Singh because she was able to compete with all her male counterparts and often would beat them in archery and sword fighting. Bhikhan was a precocious young girl who grew up in the picturesque town of Anandpur which lay in the foothills of the great Himalaya ranges in the Shivalik Hills. The town was founded by Guru Tegh Bahadur in 1665. At that time this was a small village called Makhoval. Guru Ji bought this place and renamed it Chak Nanaki after his mother. After Guru Teg Bahadur was Martyrdom of Guru Ji, his son Gobind Rai became the guru of the SIkh Path, he also changed his name to Anandpur (city of bliss). Bhikhan’s family had been disciples of Guru Courts since Guru Hargobind Ji. Bajjar Singh, Bibi Bhikhan’s father, came to serve Guru Teg Bahadur Ji and then Guru Gobind Rai JI. Bajjar SIngh was a master of contemporary weaponry. He was one of Guru Gobind Rai (SIngh)’s martial arts teachers. As well as being a martial arts master, he also taught equestrian skills and mounted combat techniques to Bibi Bhikhan.
Bhikhan was married to Alam SIngh and they had three sons. Mohar SIngh, Amolak SIngh, and Bhagar Singh.
Proposed book 2: Bibi Bhikhan was shot during the battle near Pind Jhakhian. She, along with Bhai Jiwan SIngh Ji and 100 sikhs held the Mogul and Pahari Raja forces at bay while GGS jatha crossed the river. Alam SIngh was martyred at Chamkaur. Bajjar SIngh died in battle at Chappar Jhiri battle. Bhikhan’s sons, Amolak and Bhgar SIngh died in the Battle of Amritsar in 1740. Guru Gobind Singh considered Bhikhan as his sister. write a chapter on Bhika training a falcon after finding an abandoned egg of a falcon. she had the chicken hatch the egg. she went hunting with it. it always accompanied her. female adoescence meets nature and bird. great bond forms.
I need about 10 images per book.
Please provide a portfolio showcasing relevant work. Looking forward to your proposals!
Key Requirements:
- Realistic illustration style
- Experience with children's book illustrations
- Ability to depict humans and animals
Ideal Skills and Experience:
- Strong portfolio of realistic illustrations
- Background in children's literature
- Creativity in character design and storytelling through images
- Attention to detail and color accuracy
here is a summary of each of the books:
Book1: This book explores the adventures of Bhika Kaur, a young warrior sikh girl in Anandpur, Punjab, India in the late 1600s. She learned martial arts from her father Bajjar Singh who also taught Guru Gobind Singh. This will be a story for middle school children about adventures of Bhika around Anandpur and the surrounding hills and jungles. She was also known as Bhikha Singh because she was able to compete with all her male counterparts and often would beat them in archery and sword fighting. Bhikhan was a precocious young girl who grew up in the picturesque town of Anandpur which lay in the foothills of the great Himalaya ranges in the Shivalik Hills. The town was founded by Guru Tegh Bahadur in 1665. At that time this was a small village called Makhoval. Guru Ji bought this place and renamed it Chak Nanaki after his mother. After Guru Teg Bahadur was Martyrdom of Guru Ji, his son Gobind Rai became the guru of the SIkh Path, he also changed his name to Anandpur (city of bliss). Bhikhan’s family had been disciples of Guru Courts since Guru Hargobind Ji. Bajjar Singh, Bibi Bhikhan’s father, came to serve Guru Teg Bahadur Ji and then Guru Gobind Rai JI. Bajjar SIngh was a master of contemporary weaponry. He was one of Guru Gobind Rai (SIngh)’s martial arts teachers. As well as being a martial arts master, he also taught equestrian skills and mounted combat techniques to Bibi Bhikhan.
Bhikhan was married to Alam SIngh and they had three sons. Mohar SIngh, Amolak SIngh, and Bhagar Singh.
Proposed book 2: Bibi Bhikhan was shot during the battle near Pind Jhakhian. She, along with Bhai Jiwan SIngh Ji and 100 sikhs held the Mogul and Pahari Raja forces at bay while GGS jatha crossed the river. Alam SIngh was martyred at Chamkaur. Bajjar SIngh died in battle at Chappar Jhiri battle. Bhikhan’s sons, Amolak and Bhgar SIngh died in the Battle of Amritsar in 1740. Guru Gobind Singh considered Bhikhan as his sister. write a chapter on Bhika training a falcon after finding an abandoned egg of a falcon. she had the chicken hatch the egg. she went hunting with it. it always accompanied her. female adoescence meets nature and bird. great bond forms.
I need about 10 images per book.
Please provide a portfolio showcasing relevant work. Looking forward to your proposals!