Traditional Hand-Drawn Illustrations

Horacio Chaves Morbelli

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About this service

Summary

I specialize in creating hand-drawn traditional illustrations for books, whether it's for children’s books, graphic novels, or any other type of literary work. Using watercolor, ink, pencil, and gouache, I craft custom artwork that captures the essence of your story.

Throughout the process, I prioritize clear communication and provide regular updates at each stage, from sketches to final artwork. This allows you to provide feedback and request any changes along the way, ensuring that the final design is exactly what you envisioned.

Whether you need a single illustration or a series of images for each chapter, I’ll work closely with you to create high-quality, unique artwork that enhances your book and engages your readers.

Process

Initial Consultation and Brief: We begin with a discussion to understand your vision, the tone of your book, and your specific illustration needs (medium, color scheme, style, etc.).

Initial Sketches: I create rough sketches on paper, based on your instructions. This is a preliminary step to visualize the illustrations.

Sketch Review: I send the initial sketches to you for feedback. At this stage, you can suggest any changes or adjustments to the composition, style, or details.

Inking: Once the sketch is approved, I move on to inking or the chosen medium, refining the illustration into its final form.

Final Review: After the illustration is completed, I send you the final version for your last review. If needed, I’ll make any adjustments before finalizing the artwork.

Delivery of Files: Once everything is approved, I deliver the high-resolution scanned files of the artwork, or if preferred, send the physical illustration to you.

What's included

Initial Sketches
Images of rough sketches (JPG/PNG) for feedback and revision.
Inking
A high-resolution scan of the ink illustration, in the requested medium (PNG, JPG).
Final Artwork
A high-resolution scan of the completed illustration, in the requested medium (watercolor, ink, etc.) (TIFF, PNG, JPG).

Example projects