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Best place to hire illustrators for a book?

by Dayne Dylan Banned
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Hey Warriors, do you know of any good quality sites where I can find/hire an illustrator for a new print book? I'm looking for original illustrations, not stock photo junk.

Any ideas to point me in the right direction?

Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author garveyonweb
    Try artbistro.com. Its definantely worth a look; a good network to start with at least
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    • Profile picture of the author jonb
      99designs.com and crowdspring.com are worth checking out
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  • Profile picture of the author Websmartbiz
    If you want quality you can take a look here:

    Adam Szary – Freelance Illustrator and Comic Book Artist

    HTH
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  • Profile picture of the author acesites
    I'm gonna have to say Fiverr!

    If you invest some time into searching, you can find high quality artists who do a really good job.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sarevok
    I agree with Mr Ace.

    Fiverr is just so damn cheap, and I've had some reliable artwork there done.

    If you need a BUNCH of artwork done, workout a deal.

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  • Profile picture of the author silveraden
    If you want direct contact with illustrator and not 3rd party agent, here is a good one. I used her before in my projects (from anime and children's books)
    Anime - Kirsten Nimwey: Illustrator, and Story Writer
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  • Profile picture of the author NadiaChaudhry
    You should definitely try deviantart.com. The most phenomenal artists are on there. One of my favorites is ravenskar on deviantART and her blog is here: Viet-My Bui.
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  • Profile picture of the author Merylo
    Well, if you search Deviantart, you will pay what its worth for. you definitely don't want your new print book look like crap.
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    • Profile picture of the author bonzoijaylons
      If you are self writing book then according to me beach is a good place for the write a good book because there are you will get many ideas for writing a book.
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  • Profile picture of the author techbul
    I guess you could try Fiverr, pretty nice gigs there for just $5, and I am sure you could find what you are looking for.
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  • Profile picture of the author marktheonlinesurfer
    Hi Dayne- I also agree with Fiverr, but as was said you need to do research. You had hit the jackpot and you can also get crap (in fact you probably will). But since it's so cheap, if you spread your bets, by hiring 4 or 5 illustrators at once to make you illustrations, you are most likely going to find a really good one among the bunch and it only cost you $20-$25....
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    There are some amazing illustrators on Elance
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  • Profile picture of the author john-7665
    You can try on fiverr- if you look for something cheaper. You can ask a portfolio first to see the work.
    Another good option is to take a look at deviantart, to find an artist that compiles everything you are looking for and to contact him/her.
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  • Profile picture of the author Tenzho
    As most people suggest, you could try Fiverr.com .
    Check the gigs with the highest rating.
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  • Profile picture of the author George Lee
    You might check :
    Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
    Their website lets you search for illustrators and they also have a discussion board.
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