The Custom Illustrations Information Center
Illustrations are at the heart of any color book, and it’s important as an author to have a firm grasp
on your
custom illustration options. Here, we give you access to several resources to help you choose a level and style
of
illustration that best suits your book.
Available Levels of Illustrations
Personalized (Level 1)
These illustrations feature clean lines and uniform colors. Personalized is perfect for a straightforward,
simplistic
style that will add a classic look to any book. The art is colored digitally.
Fine Detail (Level 2)
This level of artistry adds basic shadows and highlights to objects and scenery to give illustrations a greater
level
of depth and dimension. The art is colored digitally.
Intricate Design (Level 3)
This level of art is created by hand and still consists of defining outlines but with varying degrees of line
details. This is the only level that can be colored digitally or by hand.
Custom Quote
This option is for authors who are looking for highly rendered, hand-drawn or hand-painted illustrations. The
absence
of defined line art distinguishes this level from our three classic offerings.
Compare Levels and Styles
Sample Illustrations Galleries by Style
Visit our image galleries below to explore samples of black-and-white and color illustrations of varying
styles and
levels in addition to custom quotes and custom cover illustrations:
Black-and-White
Black-and-white illustrations offer clean, distinct lines and are perfect for a simplistic style. Children's
book
art, graphic novel art, coloring book art, diagrams, charts, graphs and maps are just a few areas that lend
themselves well to this style.
Visit the Black-and-White Sample Illustrations Gallery
Juvenile illustrations are very cute, playful and fun. Commonly associated with fairy tales, this lighthearted style of artwork is designed to lift spirits and make readers feel happy and carefree.
Visit the Juvenile Sample Illustrations Gallery
Cartoons are drawings intended to be funny or comical. The features of its subjects are drawn in an exaggerated or quirky way to evoke humor and to amuse.
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Naturalistic
This type of art more closely resembles authentic aspects and proportions of subjects' features and
characteristics.
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Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Fantasy illustrations have a mythical quality to their style and focus on subjects of magic, the supernatural
and
fantastical creatures. Science fiction illustrations feature a futuristic feel, scientific trends and
technology.
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Custom Quote
The Custom Quote option is for authors who are looking for highly rendered, hand-drawn or hand-painted
illustrations.
The absence of defined line art distinguishes this level from the three classic offerings.
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Custom Cover Illustrations
A custom cover illustration can capture the spirit and tone of your book and give readers a strong first
impression.
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