2026Sample project
Picture book: the night garden
32 spreads for a fictional publisher.
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Characters and worlds.
Characters, covers, murals and packaging art with warmth and a little wit.
Recent · samplePicture book: the night garden
Felix ArdenIllustratorAvailable for new projectsSelected work
Selected work
Sample projects for fictional clients. Case studies are illustrative.
2025Sample project
Magazine cover series
Four seasonal covers.
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Mural for a café
6m wall, painted over a week.
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Character set for an app
Twelve friendly guides.
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Wine label collection
Six hand-drawn labels.
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Skills & services
What I can help with. Rates on request.
Editorial
Covers and features.
Picture books
Characters and spreads.
Brand illustration
Mascots and campaigns.
Murals
Walls and windows.
Packaging art
Labels and boxes.
Prints
Limited prints (sample).
Process
How I work
A simple, transparent process. Sample timeline.
- 01Discover
A call to understand goals, audience and timeline.
- 02Concept
First ideas and direction to react to.
- 03Create
Design and build, with regular check-ins.
- 04Deliver
Final files, handover and support.
Illustration · fictional person
About me
Pictures with warmth and wit
I draw characters and worlds for books, brands and walls, always with a little story inside.
- Based in
- Your City · remote
- Experience
- 10+ years*
- Languages
- English, plus one more
*Sample details for a fictional person.
Selected clients · fictional sample marks
ArcvaleBrightmereCorvaneDunmore PikeElmstoneFernhollowGlenrockKestrelby
Kind words
Sample reviews shown for layout only.
Brilliant to work with and delivered ahead of schedule.
A
Client A.Sample review · placeholder
Clear communication and a result our whole team loved.
B
Client B.Sample review · placeholder
Thoughtful, fast and genuinely creative. Would hire again.
C
Client C.Sample review · placeholder
Experience
Resume
Sample career history for a fictional person.
Experience
- 2019 – nowFreelance illustratorSelf-employed
Books, brands and editorial.
- 2016 – 2019In-house illustratorSample Games
Characters and key art.
- 2014 – 2016Studio assistantExample Prints
Print production.
Education
- 2010 – 2014BA IllustrationSample School of Art
- 2018Children's book courseExample Academy
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Recognition
Awards & press
Fictional awards and publications · sample only.
- 2025Gold, Picture BookNorthfield Design Awards
- 2024Shortlist, EditorialOpen Craft Prize
- 2023Merit, MuralAnnual Studio Review
As featured in · fictional sample publications
The Studio WeeklyFormlineCraft & Co.Pixel ReviewMargin Notes
Questions, answered
Do you sell prints?
A small sample shop is shown for layout only.
How does licensing work?
Usage and licence terms are agreed per project.
What's your availability?
I'm booking new projects now. Get in touch to check dates. Sample.
How do you charge?
Project-based quotes, agreed in writing before work starts.
Do you work remotely?
Yes, with clients anywhere, by video call and email.
Contact
Let's work together
Placeholder contact details. I reply within one working day.
Available for new projects · sampleBooking projects for the next quarter. Sample status.
[email protected]Replies within one working day
+00 123 456 789Calls by appointment
Your CityWorking worldwide, remotely
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