Watercolor Book Illustration Services

Bring your book to life with custom watercolor illustrations rooted in botanical accuracy, hand-painted beauty, and storytelling. Anna is a professional freelance illustrator specializing in botanical and food-focused artwork for nonfiction publishing, cookbooks, and nature-inspired titles.

Hand-Painted Botanical and Culinary Art for Publishers & Authors

Whether your project features regional wildflowers, edible herbs, foraged mushrooms, or garden-to-table recipes, I create artwork that enhances the reading experience and supports your message with clarity and warmth.

Illustration Subjects Include:

• Native plants and wildflowers

• Culinary herbs, roots, and seeds

• Garden vegetables and fruits

• Preserved food, teas, or dishes

• Seasonal foraging subjects

• Illustrated guides, educational spreads, and visual storytelling

Why Choose Hand-Painted Watercolor?

Watercolor offers a timeless, tactile feel that can’t be replicated digitally. My illustrations balance scientific precision with artistic charm—perfect for books that require both clarity and heart.

Benefits of Watercolor for Books:

• Delicate color transitions for lifelike accuracy

• Organic textures, signaling authenticity and handcrafted touch

• Inviting, human-centered aesthetic

• Works beautifully for both print and digital formats

Illustration Process for Books

Step 1: Brief & Discovery
We clarify your book’s scope: subject matter, number of illustrations, style, timeline, and specs. I review manuscripts or outlines, gather references, and align on a direction.

Step 2: Sketch Development
I provide line drawings or thumbnails for approval. Botanical and culinary subjects are researched thoroughly to ensure scientific and visual accuracy.

Step 3: Final Painting
Using artist-grade watercolor supplies, I paint detailed illustrations based on our approved sketches.

Step 4: Digital File Prep
Final artwork is scanned at 600 DPI+, cleaned digitally, and delivered in ready-to-print formats (TIFF, PNG, PSD, etc.). Originals can be shipped on request.

Step 5: Delivery & Revisions
Files are organized, labeled, and formatted to your publishing needs. Minor edits are included within the scope.

What You’ll Receive

• Hand-painted watercolor illustrations tailored to your manuscript

• High-resolution digital files ready for print, eBook, or web

• Organized folder delivery with naming conventions and export options

• A collaborative, professional experience from concept to completion

Who I Work With

• Traditional publishers creating nonfiction, educational, or visual guides

• Designers or editors seeking consistent, production-ready illustrations

• Independent authors self-publishing nature, food, or herbal wellness books

Past Project Samples

Select images from past book commissions and illustration projects for publishing.