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Transparent, straightforward pricing for every stage of your children's book. From a single character sketch to a fully illustrated picture book — see exactly what your investment looks like before you commit. Every project includes unlimited revisions and a free colored sample.
💬 schedule a Free consultationChoose the package that fits your project. All packages include a free colored sample, unlimited revisions, and print-ready files at 300 DPI.
From $120
One custom illustration for your book — perfect for a cover, a key scene, or a character design. Includes concept sketch, full-color rendering, and print-ready file.
🎨 Get a Free SampleFrom $300
Complete front cover illustration with title typography, back cover design, and spine. Includes character design, scene composition, and multiple style options.
💬 Request FREE ConsultationFrom $2,500
Complete illustration package for your entire picture book. Includes character design, storyboard sketches, 12-32 full-color spreads, cover design, and print-ready layout.
☎️ Discuss Your BookEvery project is unique. Here are the main factors that determine your final price:
Illustration style — Simple cartoon characters cost less than detailed realistic or watercolor illustrations. We work in 15+ styles including cartoon, watercolor, digital painting, and mixed media.
Number of illustrations — More pages mean a lower per-illustration rate. A single illustration starts at $120.
Scene complexity — A character on a plain background costs less than a detailed environment with multiple characters, props, and textures.
Timeline — Standard delivery is about 4–6 weeks per book. Rush orders (under 1 week) may have an additional fee.
Here are the most common questions about our illustration pricing and process.
Children's book illustration typically costs between $120 and $300 per page, depending on the style and complexity. A full 32-page picture book ranges from $2,500 to $8,000. At US Illustrations, our pricing starts at $120 per illustration with a free colored sample so you can evaluate our quality before committing.
Yes. Every project begins with a free colored sample. This lets you see our style, quality, and speed before making any payment or signing a contract.
We work in over 15 styles including cartoon, watercolor, digital painting, realistic, whimsical, flat design, and mixed media. Browse our portfolio to see 100+ completed projects across all styles.
A single illustration takes 3-5 business days. A picture book takes about 4–6 weeks. We provide sketches of the entire project within the first week for your approval before moving to color.
Yes. Unlimited revisions are included at every stage — sketching, coloring, and final delivery. We work until you are 100% satisfied with the result. No hidden fees or surprise charges.
All illustrations are delivered as print-ready files at 300 DPI in PNG, JPEG, and PDF formats. We also provide the original layered PSD or AI files upon request, so you have full flexibility for printing and publishing.
Yes, we offer a complete end-to-end service. Beyond illustrations, we can help with page layout, typography, cover design, and preparing print-ready files for publishers like Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and others.
After you submit the form, our team reviews your brief and assigns the best illustrator for your style. You receive your free colored sample. If you love it, we move forward with the full project. If not, there's zero obligation.
Every illustration is 100% human-made by our professional illustrators. We never use AI image generators (Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, or similar) at any stage. This matters for copyright protection, marketplace compliance, and publishers that require verifiably human-created artwork.
Start with a free colored sample — no commitment required. See our quality firsthand before making any decisions.
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