Laurie Barrows Fine Art & Fun Art (TM)

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Introduction: I specialize in working on books with a positive, uplifitng message! As a self-publishing consutlant, I have an online team of professionals with over 25 years experience that can help with your project. Tired of submitting you book to the large publishing houses? Tired of rejection slips? Want to retain both your rights and creative control of your book? If so, it's time to consider self-publishing! With over 25 years experience & 113 books, my team can help you navigate the self-publishing maze. We'll steer you away from scams, & show you the ins & outs of the field. What every your budget, we can help find the right options for you. My team offers editing & proof reading, ghost writing, book design & layout, illustration, marketing, & web design. If we can't provide what you're looking for, we can refer you some of our trusted colleagues. MISSION STATEMENT: "Making the world a happier place, one smile at a time." I do what I love & love what I do. A successful children's book illustrator, I have over 25 years in the field and 113 books to my credit. My passion is bringing my client's visions of their books to life.

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My fee includes: Character development 1 front/back cover All interior illustration Unlimited revisions during the sketch phase & minor revisions after color work. Illustrations delivered as 300 DPI TIFF files for print, or to printers specs (PDF) Illustrations delivered as 300 DPI TIFF files for web use My fee is based on the answers to the follwing questions: How many illustrations do you need? Do you have a preferred media (watercolor, graphite, digital, etc.) for them to be done in? How much detail are you looking for? What is your target deadline? What is your trim size? The book illustration fee includes self-publishing consutling. The fee for self-publishing consulting is $200-$$350.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I keep a sketchbook with me at all times. I draw or paint for a minimum of 1 hour to keep my skills sharp. I'm learning animation & web design!
How did you get started doing this type of work?
It's something I have wanted to do since reading Little Golden Books as a child!