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Key Benefits

  • Diverse artistic styles
  • Character design included
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What's Included

  • Character sketches
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$627

10 illustrations

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Custom Book Illustrations That Bring Stories to Life

Professional artwork from talented illustrators. Character design, full-color interiors, and cover art that captivates readers.

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From $627 · 3-6 week delivery · 100% satisfaction

Every illustration package includes: High-Res Files · Print & Digital · Full Rights · Multiple Revisions · Style Matching

Every illustration package includes:
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Tell us about your characters, scenes, and style preferences

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Review initial sketches and provide feedback

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We create polished, full-color illustrations

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Tell us about your characters, scenes, and style preferences

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$627

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Eye-catching cover art

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$3,797

Complete interior illustrations

  • Up to 20 illustrations
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Character Design

$627

Perfect for series planning

  • Up to 3 characters
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  • 2 revision rounds
  • 2-3 week delivery
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Hand-Drawn Classic

$1,897

Eye-catching cover art

  • Custom cover artwork
  • Front + spine + back
  • High-resolution files
  • Print & digital versions
  • 3 revision rounds
  • 3-4 week delivery
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Full Book

$3,797

Complete interior illustrations

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"I had a vision for my characters but couldn't find an illustrator who understood it. HMD's team nailed it on the first concept sketches. The final illustrations are even better than I imagined. My book has sold over 8,000 copies and readers constantly praise the artwork."

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Frequently Asked Questions

We offer a wide range of styles including watercolor, digital, cartoon, realistic, manga, whimsical, and more. We match you with an artist whose style fits your vision perfectly.
Timeline varies by project scope. Character designs take 2-3 weeks, cover illustrations take 3-4 weeks, and full book illustrations take 6-8 weeks.
Yes! You receive full commercial rights to all illustrations upon completion and final payment. The artwork is yours to use however you wish.
Absolutely! If you have reference images or a specific style in mind, share them with us. We'll match you with an illustrator who can achieve that look.
Character Design includes 2 rounds, Cover Illustration includes 3 rounds, and Full Book Package includes unlimited revisions until you're completely satisfied.
You receive high-resolution files in PNG, JPEG, and PDF formats. We also provide layered source files (PSD/AI) upon request for future modifications.

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"I had a vision for my characters but couldn't find an illustrator who understood it. HMD's team nailed it on the first concept sketches. The final illustrations are even better than I imagined. My book has sold over 8,000 copies and readers constantly praise the artwork."

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"The character designs for my series are incredible. Each character has distinct personality showing through the art. Readers recognize them instantly."

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Maria Santos

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"My bilingual picture book needed cultural authenticity. HMD paired me with an illustrator who understood both cultures perfectly."

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James Mitchell

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"The spaceship designs and alien worlds are stunning. My cover stops people in their tracks. Worth every penny."

Cover conversion rate 3x average
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Chapter Art

"Historical illustrations brought my family story to life beautifully."

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Book Formatting FAQs

Everything you need to know about our book formatting services.

We review your book's genre, target audience, and your vision, then match you with an artist whose style aligns with your needs. You'll see portfolio samples before committing.

Yes! Our process includes sketch approval phases. You'll see rough compositions first, then color samples, before we deliver final high-resolution artwork.

You receive full commercial rights to use the illustrations in your book and related marketing materials. The artist retains the right to showcase the work in their portfolio.

Absolutely! Share reference images or describe your ideal style, and we'll find an illustrator who can deliver that aesthetic. Our team covers everything from watercolor to digital art.

Standard packages include 2 revision rounds. Unlimited revisions are available in premium packages. We work with you until the illustrations perfectly match your vision.

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