Pay only $599 to bring your entire children’s book to life.
For a flat $599, you get:
- Custom illustrations
- Professional layout
- Cover design
- Print-ready files
We’ve reimagined the children’s book creation process to make premium publishing truly affordable. Our unique engine lets you design your own characters, solving one of the hardest and most expensive parts of book creation. Then our skilled human illustrators (not AI) step in to add emotion, action, and depth so your story feels alive on every page.
With over 20 years in business and a streamlined, collaborative process, we help you create a book that captivates and inspires—without breaking the bank. Share your story idea, and let’s start building your book together.
Overview
Hired 74 times
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22 years in business
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Preferred medium
Digital
Pencil
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Watercolor
Intended use
Commercial
Personal
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My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.
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Affy Y.
Oct 20, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Where do I even begin I could write a novel about working with Karine. First I’ve never worked with an illustrator who on the first pass drew exactly what I saw in my mind and then kept on delivering she got my style down perfect she’s fast she’s kind she’s a pleasure to work with - she makes us look really good. We are launching a non profit and so we have to get people to imagine what we are going to be doing and be inspired to support us and her images are a huge part of that work we are doing right now to build HIRE her you won’t be sorry she’s amazing! I can’t live without her
Details: Commercial • 2 - 4 illustrations • Digital • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
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Delon R.
Dec 4, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Karine has been amazing through this project. It was my first time creating a children’s book and based on my first grandson. Karine worked with his pictures and she breathed life into my sketches! Her art is beautiful. Karine made it easy and painless to make adjustments and put the finishing touches on my book. Her willingness to create the cover and layout really took the book where I needed it to be. It’s a beautiful work of art that my grandchildren will cherish for years to come. If you’re looking for talent and a person that cares about your final product, contact Karine. She’s amazing!
Details: Commercial • 11 - 20 illustrations • Digital • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
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Sara E.
Sep 13, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Karine is an INCREDIBLE Illustrator and was able to draw exactly what i was looking for!
When i first saw her on Thumbtack her draws looked very impressive but i needed to know if she was able to create a drawing that was specific for my catering business. Coming into our meeting, I had a vision with certain elements that i wanted into the drawing. Her responsiveness was on point and she stuck to her time line that she provided. When i first saw the revile of her work i was in shock by how amazing it looked!
I definitely intend on using her services for more drawings in the future.
Sara
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Jeanne K.
Dec 13, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Karine is the best! She drew my characters just like I had envisioned them. She was the consummate professional and completed the work in a timely manner. I love her work and highly recommend her if you are an author in need quality illustrations for your book.
Details: Commercial • 5 - 10 illustrations • Watercolor • What the illustrator recommends • I travel to the illustrator • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
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Victoria B.
May 19, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Karine did a wonderful job on my first children’s picture book.
Her characters brought my book to life and she was always willing
to make changes. She was very helpful, as I was a novice, with
the formatting process and she was always very prompt answering my emails and finishing the illustrations. I always felt
she was invested in my story and it showed in the illustrations. I
will certainly use her again!
Details: Commercial • 11 - 20 illustrations • What the illustrator recommends • At the pro’s location
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Credentials
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Karine Makartichan
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Our $599 package includes everything:
- Dividing your story into pages, ensuring each page is a perfect setup for a separate illustration.
- 10+ illustrations
- Book layout design
- Cover design
- Print-ready files
- Up to 3 revisions.
This transparent pricing ensures affordability and quality for every author.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
1. Character Design: Use our intuitive tool to visually create your characters.
2. Attach Your Story: Simply paste your story after designing your characters. We'll format it into pages for illustrations at no extra charge.
3. Signing Contract: We'll send a contract for you to sign, ensuring both parties are aligned.
4. 50% Prepayment: A deposit of $279, half the project cost, is required to begin.
5. Illustration Process: Our artists bring your characters and story to life with detailed illustrations, enriching each scene with the necessary actions, emotions, and backgrounds.
6. Review & Revise: Assess the illustrations with up to 3 revisions to ensure they meet your vision.
7. Final Delivery: You'll receive the complete set of illustrations, layout, and print-ready files, ready for publishing.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Our team comprises professionals with degrees in fine arts, graphic design, and illustration, combined with extensive experience in children's book design. Each member brings a wealth of experience, ensuring our work is not only creative but also meets the highest industry standards.
