[Betsy Posts: 2,318 Status: Offline PICKY EATERS WWW]

One of my manuscripts is currently under contract with a New York publisher. We've just lost the illustrator so we're looking for someone else.  The manuscript is whimsical and features animals of all kinds (lions, kittens, quail, beaver, monkeys, farm animals, etc.). Realistic portraits are not what we're looking for--the style we're seeking is sweetly humorous (not cartoony).  My editor wants someone experienced (not self-published, sorry!).

1. If you know of an illustrator who might fit the bill, please post a link to sample illustrations. Or..

2. if you are such a person, please let me know.

I won't be making the final selection, but I'd be happy to forward promising samples to my editor.  Thanks!  All help is much appreciated.

[ChrisLH Posts: 94 Status: Offline]

Betsy, I tried sending you a PM but lost my internet connection. Please let me know if you didn't receive it, no worries if you did.

[Eric Hammond Posts: 56 Status: Offline WWW]

I sent you a message through your website, Betsy; please let me know if you didn't receive it.

Thanks,

 - Eric

[Betsy Posts: 2,318 Status: Offline PICKY EATERS WWW]

I got it, Eric.  I'll get back to you.  Christine, thanks for the suggestions.  I've replied to both.

[Cynthia Kremsner Posts: 721 Status: Offline Author / Illustrator WWW]

If only . . . But sadly, no pub's for me . . . yet. Blessings finding just the right illustrator.

[Julia K. Posts: 138 Status: Offline WWW]

Betsy- sending you a PM- thanks for the heads up!

[217mom Posts: 1,193 Status: Offline "Keep the child in view"- Charles Dickens WWW]

I’m not an illustrator and I’m not applying. But I wanted to commend Betsy/Ellen once again for her generosity and her ‘pay-it-forward’ act here. She’s done this before and continues to every day, with her helping hand on this board.

[Betsy Posts: 2,318 Status: Offline PICKY EATERS WWW]

Mirka--you're just too sweet for words.  

It's really fun to see all the talent on this board.  You guys are fantastic!

[Donna J. Shepherd Posts: 1,088 Status: Offline Ava's Secret Tea Party WWW]

Passed the info on to an illustrator I know. He contacted you through your website. Thanks so much!

[Cpm Posts: 24 Status: Offline]

I’m not an illustrator and I’m not applying. But I wanted to commend Betsy/Ellen once again for her generosity and her ‘pay-it-forward’ act here. She’s done this before and continues to every day, with her helping hand on this board.

I am putting my hat in the ring (I sent you an e-mail via your website) and  I have to agree with Mirka. Such an awesome opportunity, thanks so much for posting it here, Betsy! 

[Heather Hatch]

This is fun, just playing art director while looking at the picture books closest to me.

 Here's a list of whimsical animal skilled illustrators that aren't too well known whose books caught my eye: Elizabeth Sayles, Nadia Krilanovich, Lorena Siminovich, Margie Moore, Tina Macnaughton, Marijan Ramlijak, Cee Biscoe, Neecy Twinem, Pat Schories (Biscuit series), Kristin Kest, though she's more realistic, and then there are more well known names, like Susan Hartung (mittens), Kenneth Spengler, Ashley Wolff, John Butler, Olivier Dunrea (Gossie)...

What a neat place to be in, to have imput and be a consideration for your book art. Work well done!

[maxi Posts: 75 Status: Offline WWW]

Sounds like a fab opportunity - if I was published I'd have emailed you already! Very lovely of you to offer the chance here xx

[Stephen Posts: 180 Status: Offline WWW]

Are you still looking?