CHILDREN'S BOOKS

I create engaging, hand-drawn illustrations that bring children’s stories to life. Below are a few illustrations I made for Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling - part of my BA (Hons) Illustration coursework - drawn digitally in Procreate using pen and ink, watercolour and coloured pencils.

These pieces showcase my style and approach to children’s book illustration, highlighting playful characters and expressive storytelling designed to captivate young readers. While this work is personal, I am available to collaborate with authors and publishers on custom children’s book illustrations tailored to your story, characters and target age group.

Whether you’re looking for digital or hand-drawn illustrations for a picture book or storybook, I can create artwork that makes your story memorable and visually engaging.

Explore my portfolio to see more examples of children’s book illustration and discover how I can help bring your story to life.

Hand-drawn children’s book illustration of the Ugly Duckling hatching, digital artwork by Frances Marcellin

Storybook illustration of the Ugly Duckling looking sad and alone, hand-drawn digital artwork by Frances Marcellin

Children’s book illustration of the Ugly Duckling meeting other birds, hand-drawn digital artwork by Frances Marcellin

Children’s book illustration of the Ugly Duckling transforming into a swan, hand-drawn digital artwork by Frances Marcellin

Character illustration of Edmond the Cat and Alexandre the Mouse by Frances Marcellin, whimsical digital artwork for children

This illustration features Edmond the Cat and Alexandre the Mouse, two characters with a playful friendship inspired by The Count of Monte Cristo. Edmond’s story and the dynamic between the two come to life through hand-drawn digital illustration, showcasing expressive personalities and a whimsical style.

As a children’s book illustrator, I can create engaging character illustrations that help bring stories and imaginative worlds to life. This piece demonstrates my approach to book character design, combining storytelling, personality and visual charm suitable for young readers.

Mockup children’s book cover illustration titled The King’s New Crocodile, created by Frances Marcellin for the Imagined Book

This illustration is a mockup book cover created for the annual Imagined Book Cover Challenge on Instagram. Titled The King’s New Crocodile, the piece showcases my playful, imaginative style and approach to children’s book illustration.

I enjoy creating engaging, eye-catching visuals that bring stories and characters to life. This project demonstrates my skills in book cover design, digital illustration and visual storytelling for young readers.

Santa Claus taking off from a rooftop in his sleigh pulled by reindeer, festive children’s book illustration

This drawing captures Santa Claus taking off from a rooftop in his sleigh, pulled by his trusty reindeer. Created in a playful, hand-drawn style, it’s designed to delight young readers and bring a festive story to life.

As a children’s book illustrator, I specialise in holiday and seasonal illustrations, character illustrations and digital artwork for kids’ stories. This piece demonstrates my ability to create engaging, narrative-driven visuals that spark imagination and capture the magic of storytelling.