
Mugi Kinoshita
Children's Book Illustration Commission
Let's bring your story to life with Mugi's stunning watercolour illustration!
Process

1
BOOK ILLUSTRATION
Please select your preferred book illustration plan.
2
COVER ILLUSTRATION
Please select your preferred cover illustration type.
3
OPTION
Please select the option that will take your book to the next level.
Size
Please select your proffered page size.

8 x 10
The Vertical Shape
Perfect for your bookshelf.

10 x 8
The Holizontal Shape
Use this to create the widest illustration in the spread – an awe-inspiring effect guaranteed.

8 x 8
The Square Shape
The Adorable Square is the perfect choice for children aged 0 to 5.
1. Book Illustration
Please select your preferred book illustration plan from Plan A to Plan C.

PLAN A
Page: 40-page Book yields 32 pages for story (16 Spreads)
Service:
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Character design (Up to 2 characters)
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Spread illustration x 16

PLAN B
Page: 32-page Book yields 24 pages for story (12 Spreads)
Service:
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Character design (Up to 2 characters)
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Spread illustration x 12

PLAN C
Page: 24-page Book yields 16 pages for story (8 Spreads)
Service:
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Character design (Up to 2 characters)
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Spread illustration x 8
2. Cover Illustration
Please select your preferred cover illustration type.

Wrapped Cover
One continuous illustration across the front cover, spine, and back cover. Text design is not included.

Separate Cover 01
Two distinct cover illustrations, quoted by complexity. Text design is not included.

Separate Cover 02
Detailed front cover & simple back cover.
3. Option
Please select the option that will take your book to the next level.

Character Design
For each recurring main character beyond the 2 included in a package.

Endpaper illustration
An original decorative endpaper design such as flowers, leaves, birds, or a story motif.
Process
This is Mugi's overall process of production for illustrations in a children's picture book. *In some cases, there may be changes to the content or order.

1. Consultation
We discuss your story, readers, goals, schedule, usage, and required deliverables.

4-1. Rough sketches
I create the layout and composition for each interior illustration.

5. Cover Illustration
Follow the same process as in Stage 4.
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2. Character Design
Together, we establish the recurring characters and overall visual direction.

4-2. Final linework
I refine the approved sketches into the final drawing structure.

6. End Paper
I develop the cover and selected optional artwork after the interior direction is established.

3. Story-breakdown
We review the manuscript and page flow, then discuss visual ideas for each scene.

4-3. Color artwork
I paint and finish each approved illustration in full color.

7. Delivery
You receive the final files in the formats and specifications stated in our agreement.
Get a Quote
Get your quote now and make your booking come alive! Please send me your selection with your name and email address. Thank you!
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