Children's Picture Book Illustrator Wanted

Looking for someone willing to illustrate a potential series of rhyming picture books in a Dr Seuss- like fantasy style island setting with a Biblical worldview.

Ideal Illustrator would:

• Know more about ratios and formatting than I do

• Create characters with a wide variety of expressions (guilt, pity, envy, joy, rage, etc.)

• Create spreads with substantial background detail when called for (crowds, beach cliffs, path in woods, etc)

• Be cooperative in trying to implement my ideas, while also bringing their own creative vision to the table

• Communicate well in English

• Work with a palette and style that feels energized and whimsical, yet emotionally resonant (most stories feature relational themes)

• Use a simple cartoon, watercolor or painted style to acheive the vibe I'm hoping for: Something with character and enough imperfections/quirks that it looks like a human touched it, but with enough details to do the stories justice. Please no modern art with creepy disfigured faces, etc. I'm a huge fan of Bill Watterson's art in his Calvin and Hobbes comics, as well as Dr Seuss's art, though a broader color pallette would be good. I'm really looking for a style that communicates quirky fun over preachy sermons.

• Commit to keeping rainbows only the sky, after rain, as they are found in the natural world.

• Be ready to own the connection with stories and branding that convey a Biblical worldview. Some themes may include created design, sanctity of all life, etc. (No need for moral crusading on the illustrator's part, I just want to be upfront about my own branding.)

If you're interested, I'd love to see what you've created in the past! Drop a comment or email me at kelsey@kelseyjanaeweber.com. You can check out my website at kelseyjanaeweber.com to get a better feel for whether we might be a good fit.

Alternatively, if you're not an illustrator, but you know if one who might be a good fit, please share a recommendation! Thanks! :)