I reached out to I AM ILLUSTRATIONS for a project in which I needed several illustrations for my children’s book. Erika handles most of the client coordination and back and forth, and she does not disappoint. I was unable to speak on the phone due to medical issues, which can be very limiting, but I still received effective and easy communications over messaging. When I learned that Erika and Jeremy run this business for a living it made a lot of sense. They really know their stuff, Jeremy has a beautiful art style, and though I did not end up using their illustration services I still felt the need to leave a review because of the level of care I received up to the point I decided to go another direction. Telling nice, talented people “no” for zero personal reason or dislike is not a talent of mine, and I don’t like to make people feel disappointed or irritated even if it is “just business.” The response I received was beautifully professional and understanding. This has not always been the case with other responders even though I try to be kind and respectful each time I decline a service. I respect the way they chose to respond. If I had to offer any constructive criticism, it would be that I would have liked to communicate more with Jeremy about the art and revisions, but that’s really just a personal preference. The experience I had with them was a positive one, and it is highly likely, dear reader, that yours will be too. Good luck
I AM ILLUSTRATIONS
Taylor W.
Working with Karine was the best decision I could have made for my children’s book, “Nugget the Mouse and Doctor Pockets: A Tale of Friendship.”
Initially, I cast a wide net when searching for the artist that best fit this this project, and the moment I saw the sample of how she would create the character Nugget on the page- I knew she was the person I wanted onboard. I certainly was not disappointed for choosing to work with US Illustrations. If anyone reading this is looking for their project’s right fit too, Karine is a person to seriously consider reaching out to.
I have nothing but praises to sing of her work and my experiences collaborating with her. She is very kind, patient, and pleasant. She is easy to work with and I had fun during the process while simultaneously learning a great deal. The honor was truly mine in meeting and interacting with her, and I consider myself lucky to have done so.
Karine as a professional knows the ins and outs of her craft very well, and her experience in this field is unquestionably valuable. She had the answers to my many questions, and I could not have asked for a better guide to navigate me through my first experience of creating a complete, unique and polished, publishable book. She wanted my project to succeed, and that is exactly what she helped me do.
I found Karine to be an exceptionally skilled artist and a wonderful person to collaborate with on a book that was important to me. The work she did on Nugget stands unparalleled and without equal. She took direction and edits like a champ, and offered insights on edits that strengthened my book by steering me away from rookie mistakes I didn’t know I was making. I really appreciated that, and she was right every time. She stayed true to my vision and the story, and helped me make something beautiful and priceless to first give to my dad who I wrote this for.
I hold Karine in the highest esteem for what she did for me and what she helped me accomplish. I will work with Karine at US illustrations again and am looking forward to it wholeheartedly. Thank you so much
US Illustrations - Children's Books
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