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Children's Book illustrator Portfolio

Nadia Ronquillo is a Children’s Book Illustrator, Visual Development Artist and Content Creator from Ecuador. She majored in Graphic Design and Audiovisual Production…

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Over 200 books successfully illustrated!

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Children's book illustrator Portfolio

What’s my process like?

We believe in true collaboration. You share your vision, we enhance it with our experience and market insight, guiding you to maximize your book’s success. Plus, we offer unlimited corrections to ensure your passion project becomes the best book possible!

1
Set Art Direction

Define the illustration style to match your vision.

2
Design Characters

Create vibrant protagonists and cast.

3
Mock-up Book

Visualize layout and pacing.

4
Sketch and Color

Outline with initial sketches and choose color schemes.

5
Finalize Illustrations

Refine with captivating colors and layout adjustments.

6
Format for Printing

Prepare for Amazon or printing company.

7
Provide Support

Assist with tweaks for a polished publication.

Children's book illustrator: projects

Children's book projects

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Children's book illustrator Portfolio: Clients

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Testimonials
The Oklahoma City Zoo’s program, Read for Adventure, promotes literacy while making the Zoo accessible to Oklahomans. In 2020, the Zoo produced a new book for the program, Juniper’s Butterfly Garden, which educates readers on the importance of conserving native pollinators, particularly the monarch butterfly. Nadia Ronquillo’s illustration style was a perfect fit for the project. Bold imagery and bright colors brought the story’s whimsical characters to life on every page. Nadia was able to take the initial direction for the illustrations and provide creative solutions. She was responsive and able to meet all project deadlines. If you’re looking for a professional, imaginative illustrator, Nadia will not disappoint!
Autumn HeigleMarketing Coordinator
Nadia was a pleasure to work with as a first time children's book author, she took the time to understand the vision for the project and was timely in responding to feedback and requests for meetings as needed. I would gladly work with her again if the opportunity arises!
Teju PrasadMGF Foundation
Nadia is an extremely professional and incredibly gifted artist. We are grateful to have the opportunity to partner with as the illustrator for our book series. Nadia’s talents breath life and emotion into the characters and scenery she develops from our imaginations.
She is inquisitive about our preferences, excellent in her communication, knowledgeable in cultural differentiation and consistent with her updates throughout the entire process. Nadia patiently continues to above and beyond. She is a joy to work with.

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Pam Bowers Author Smooth Sailing co.
I did a lot of research when it came to exploring which illustrator to use for my children's book. I scoured through many illustrators' pages, saw their style, and fell in love with Nadia's style of drawings, colors, and characters. Her work is amazing, and the liveliness of her illustrations is exactly what I was looking for for my book. In addition, Nadia was just a pleasure to work with. I feel like she really took the time to understand where I was coming from, and responded to my requests promptly and effectively. Really, I am so grateful to have worked with Nadia from beginning to end. She helped me brainstorm, select, and design the illustrations for my book, and the final product is so professional, clean, and powerful!! Thank you, Nadia!!
Dr. Raymond NourmandI feel better now
I worked with Nadia and her team in the creation of my children’s book Avalynn’s Royal Inheritance. The process was smooth from start to finish. Nadia made sure to answer my questions throughout the process and she went above and beyond with helping me to make my book come to life. Nadia really invests in the story, and it is obvious that she takes time to create her projects. Nadia does quality work and I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a professional illustrator for their next project.
Ashton Bohannon - Children's AuthorAvalynn's Royal Inheritance
All About Nadia: Prior to contacting Nadia about being my illustrator I perused several children’s books trying to find an artist with a great use of color and eye for detail. Nadia was an easy choice! I was impressed with everything I saw and equally impressed with the results of my book. Did have some concerns about distance and communication. This obviously was not a problem. She made it easy and provided both emails and conference calling.Am now working on my next venture and will certainly use her again. Can’t give a better recommendation than that. Anyone with additional questions can contact me accordingly.
Jim Lutz Author:No More Worms Papa!
Nadia Ronquillo has been absolutely amazing to work with. She helped me turn my dreams of publishing my first children’s book into a reality. The artwork she created from just an idea has far surpassed any expectations I had for the book. Not only is she easy to work with, but her art is beyond exceptional. If you’re ever looking for an artist, I will recommend Nadia Ronquillo every time.
Marcel DesobeauHow to be a Heavy Metal Baby
Working with Nadia is very nice. She listens to her clients and works to provide them what they need and want in their project. I enjoyed working with her and look forward to working with her again in the future.
MJ Miles Children’s Book Author My gingerbread house
Ms. Ronquillo and her team have been amazing from start to finish. I have been so impressed by the caliber of work that she has produced. She has been highly communicative and transparent during the whole process and work was produced with expeditiously and with every level of detail. I would recommend her to any and all my friends. I am both lucky and blessed to have met her and worked with her. She has made my dream of producing a children's book come true and has truly put together all the elements exactly as I have envisioned. Thank you again.
Jacquelyn FSpencer's Adventure and Unexpected Friend
I feel very lucky to have connected with Nadia Ronquillo and her team to do the illustrations for my book Paisley’s Pay it Forward Adventure . Nadia illustrations are outstanding! The wonderful art work in my book is the first thing people notice and compliment when they see my book! I credit Nadia with bringing my special story about Paisley to life ! Nadia and her team are very creative and whimsical, thinking out of the box with fun ideas and an amazing attention to detail. Nadia work is some of the best illustrations I’ve ever seen! I very highly recommend her for children book illustrations.
Gail NussbaumPaisley's pay it forwars adventure
Nadia is absolutely amazing! She is talented, committed, and professional. The art is beautiful—better than I could have ever imagined. Nadia’s collaboration and communication during every stage of the project was excellent. Thank you so much for helping to make my dream a reality, Nadia! It really was a pleasure working with you and I hope to work on another project sometime soon! I’m thinking of book #2 already! 🙂 Hope you had a lovely Christmas and New Year, as well, and hope you have a great year ahead! All the best
Hila RandonoThis is my teddy bear
I had written my first children’s book, Not a drop in the Ocean, the next thing I needed to do was find the right illustrator. I searched around the internet and found the amazing Nadia Ronquillo. When I saw her illustrations on her website, I knew I wanted Nadia to help bring my book to life and she certainly did that. I already had an idea of the illustrations I wanted, and it was like Nadia read my mind. Without any further explanation, she produced the most amazing illustrations, and It was more than I hoped for. Everyone who reads my book comments on Nadia’s fantastic work. It was my first book and Nadia held my hand all the way through. Thank you, Nadia. I can’t wait to get started on the next book. If you have written a children’s book and want it brought to life, you are in the right place with Nadia in your corner.
Nicholas SayerNot a drop in the Ocean
Frequently asked questions
  • The manuscript or concept of the story
  • The number of pages you need and what type of illustrations: spot illustration, single pages, spreads (two pages)
  • A visual reference for the style that you desire
  • Format and size for the book (I’m happy to recommend a few options)

After you choose to work with me. I’ll send a written contract with all the requirements, timeframes for the deliverables and services you have requested. I am always glad to get on a call, to explain my process further. After receiving the first payment, I’ll send a Trello link for you to review my process.

Payments for children’s books projects are based on payment installments that we can structure around the milestones.

  • 25% to start the project.
  • 25% when delivering the sketches for the pages.
  • 25% when delivering final color for pages.
  • 25% when delivering the pdf for revision.

Yes, I am always to illustrate new and exciting projects. So do reach out even if you see a product that is not listed. I am always up for a challenge.

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