Me, as a illustrator for children's books?

I like the sound of that! Yesterday, I was emailed by the creative director of the children's books here in Cleveland to assign me a drawing to do and I will be starting that today and then I wait for their review and if upon selection for the book, then I would be paid a flat fee, then after that, I would receive more work and be paid $25/hr. So hopefully this one will WORK out. It is part time, but I would be getting paid more than what I currently do as a art instructor for little kids. (I barely get paid, and I only teach one or two hours a week, and my boss won't really give me a full class load and I have been thinking about quitting..)

Fingers crossed!

Good luck, I've always wanted to do that!

What a wonderful venture for you!! :):):)

I volunteer in the library of a local elementary school. The books we have are so much better than the same ones when I was a kid - and the reason is the illustrations. I find it difficult to put books back on the shelves sometimes - because I want to sit and look at the pictures.

Congratulations - I'm looking forward to the day when I can say - I knew her when . . . .

Thank you! :) I'm very excited, hopefully this will work out, and I honestly can see myself in that career path as a artist for children books..

Here are some of my cartoonings, a lot of people that has seen them have said they have "personality" and not a lot of artists can capture that in the cartoons.

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And my personal favorite: My boyfriend's two year old nephew admiring his birthday gift of my drawing of "Finding Nemo" cast... he absolutely LOVES it.

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Those are great drawings! I think this will be a great opportunity for you!!

Fantastic! It looks like you could love it AND make a living! Perfect! :D

Wow, I hope you get the job! It sounds like a good deal for you. :)

Those are beautiful! You have a real talent.

Congratulations on the new job, and best wishes with it!

What a great opportunity!! Authors are always in need of great illustrators! It is a great way to make a living!!

Good luck!! You are an incredible artist and I think you will go far! Let us know what books you do, I would love to get them for Nicholas. :D

Very cool opportunity, good luck!

good Luck! I hope you get it! Sounds fun!!

This sounds like a wonderful career. Good luck!!!:D

Good luck! I love the last picture you posted- how cute!

Thanks everyone!! I really hope something comes out of this.. I really would like to use my creativity and share it with the world, especially with young kids. :)

Your drawings are great - and they do have personality, I hope you get the job!

Good luck! :)