I am not in a position to take illustration jobs that will make money if and only if the book sells, and I require half payment up front. Regardless of rates, I don't usually have time to pick up a new project this large. Unfortunately projects like this take a long time. Generally I have 3-4 projects lined up ahead of me at all times.

While I enjoy and support self-publishing, my experience is in zines and comics, and not children's books. If you are looking for an illustrator for your children's book, I understand that the industry is much different there in regards to self-publishing, so I encourage you to reach out to publishers! Generally the publication industry for children's books discourages writers from finding their own illustrators. If a publisher accepts your pitch they will pair you with illustrators that they are already contracted with. Here is a quote from this helpful article for writers approaching illustrators, which I recommend you take a read through. "Editors and art directors don't just take your book and print it; they're active in creating it with you. Part of their job, and what they pride themselves in doing, is matching you up with the illustrator who's perfect for your story. If they've never worked with you AND you're pulling along an illustrator they've never worked with, that's two unknowns for them, and that's a much bigger risk than taking you on and pairing you with an illustrator they know does good work and meets deadlines."

So while this summarizes in short to " I probably don't have the time or financial leniency to work on someone else's book", if your project has a stable budget and timeline, or you really think I am the perfect fit, I encourage you to reach out to me, and I thank you for your time!