Design & Illustration

COLLABORATE | READ | WRITE | CELEBRATE

Bring your book to life with custom illustrations and layout design!

Turn your story into a work of art with the help of Katherine DeSilva. Using her expertise in illustration, book layout, and design, Katherine can help you create a unique and personalized book with engaging visuals. Her services are perfect for children's books, cookbooks, chapbooks, and more.

Katherine's passion for creating unique artwork will make your book stand out from the crowd. With her custom illustrations and design services, you can truly make your story come alive.

Transform your story or poetry into a work of art.

Websites by Katherine DeSilva

Illustration & Design

Embark on a creative journey with our illustrator, where each service is meticulously crafted to elevate your book into a visually stunning and immersive experience for readers.

- Crafting visually captivating and genre-appropriate cover designs tailored to the essence of your book.
- Creating aesthetically pleasing and reader-friendly book layouts, ensuring a seamless visual experience.

- Designing intricate custom maps that bring your fictional worlds or historical settings to life with detail and creativity.
- Developing detailed and visually engaging floorplans for settings within your narrative, whether it be homes, castles, or futuristic spaces. 
- Crafting informative and visually appealing diagrams to enhance the understanding of complex concepts within your book.

- Bringing fantastical creatures and characters from your imagination into reality through detailed and evocative illustrations.
- Illustrating key scenes from your narrative, capturing the atmosphere and emotion to resonate with readers.
- Creating character portraits that encapsulate the personality and essence of your protagonists and antagonists.

- Providing concept art for various elements within your book, aiding in visualization and consistency throughout your narrative.
- Offering tailor-made illustrations to suit the specific needs and themes of your project, enhancing the overall visual experience.
- Engaging in collaborative discussions to brainstorm and conceptualize visual elements that align seamlessly with your narrative.

- Providing illustrations in various file formats suitable for both print and digital publishing platforms.

What can I do?

Create flat color block illustrations for your story.

Vector Graphics

Simple vector graphics to tell your story visually.

Typeset Children's Books

Typesetting using industry standard typefaces and image placement for maximum impact.  I will work with your text and images, or your story and my illustrations.

Create Press Ready Files

I will provide press ready file ready for uploading.  Including cover art and barcoding.  ISBN numbers can also be provided!
File Creation
Cover Design

$60

Cover design for an illustrated book is charged per hour.

Illustration of a 32 Page Story

$50

For stories with 1-3 characters a story can be illustrated with minimal background elements (Per image)

Book Layout

$60

Typesetting and formatting a children's book to industry standard. (Per hour)

If you have the idea for a story but do not feel able to write a book independently Katherine DeSilva will co-write children's books. 

Estimating Projects

Maps & Diagrams

- Simple maps, based on real location take 2-3 hours for a first version and then additional colorways and variations usually take 30-45 minutes each. Example: Simple flat color, map with up to 10 streets and minimal iconography. $150
- Detailed map, based on real location take 3-6 hours for a first version then additional colorways with different typefaces, and variations usually take 30-60 minutes each. Actual time will depend on the amount of typesetting and details. Example 1: Detailed flat color map with labeled streets and up to 10 icons. $250. Example 2: Detailed full color map with transparent overlays and gradient areas and pop out location indicators. $500
- Simple maps, based on imagined locations with minimal typesetting take 2-5 hours for a first version and then additional colorways and variations usually take 30-45 minutes each. The more detail provided in the description the more time the initial will take , but usually these maps or diagrams will require fewer edits. Example: Detailed full color map with transparent overlays named streets. $500 
- Diagrams from Arial Photos $220-500 depending on details, typesetting, and revisions. 

Estimating Projects

Book Covers

- Simple text and color block design. $120 (Includes no identifiable imagery or figures)
- Simple text and color block design with stylized elements. $220 (Includes 1-3 identifiable concepts but no detailed figures)
-Detailed design based on book sample chapters. $500 (Includes 1-3 identifiable concepts and one identifiable character / figure)

* Please note all photography is billed separately. 









Book Cover Design Estimate Examples

- Simple text and color block design. $120 (Includes no identifiable imagery or figures)
- Simple text and color block design with stylized elements. $220 (Includes 1-3 identifiable concepts but no detailed figures)
-Detailed design based on book sample chapters. $500 (Includes 1-3 identifiable concepts and one identifiable character / figure)

* Please note all photography is billed separately. 

GREENHEAD LIFECYCLE

ILLUSTRATION + DIAGRAMS

LOCAL STORIES. INSPIRING GRAPHICS

As a resident of Essex County, Massachusetts, Katherine brings a unique perspective to her creations, rooted in the rich history and landscapes of the North Shore. Her collaborative spirit and artistic versatility make her an ideal partner for authors seeking to enhance their narratives with visually stunning elements.

Join Katherine DeSilva on a journey of creativity, collaboration, and storytelling that transcends the boundaries of imagination. Together, let's explore the possibilities of transforming words into vibrant visual experiences on the canvas of literature.

Maps, Diagrams & Buildings

Maps, Diagrams & Buildings
Maps, Diagrams & Buildings
Maps, Diagrams & Buildings
Maps, Diagrams & Buildings
Maps, Diagrams & Buildings
Maps, Diagrams & Buildings
Maps, Diagrams & Buildings
Maps, Diagrams & Buildings

Step into the imaginative realm of Katherine, a visionary artist residing in a quaint beach town whose creations resonate with the beauty of the natural world. With a mastery of digital art, Katherine's design style is a celebration of modern aesthetics, seamlessly blending technology with a profound appreciation for the organic.

In her enchanting portfolio, Katherine's preference for flat illustrations takes center stage, capturing the essence of simplicity and elegance. The use of solid colors and color blocks is a distinctive hallmark, echoing the vibrant hues of the coastal landscape that surrounds her. Each stroke is a nod to the sun-drenched beaches, azure skies, and the myriad colors found in the flora and fauna of her seaside sanctuary.

Katherine's use of bold solid colors or carefully curated, harmonious color palettes further elevates her work, creating a visual feast that mirrors the coastal hues that inspire her. Whether designing captivating book covers that transport readers to sun-kissed shores, crafting delightful illustrations for children's books that echo the joy of beachcombing, or intricately detailing maps and diagrams that weave the natural world into the fabric of knowledge, Katherine's artistry is a testament to the symbiotic relationship between technology and nature.

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Simplicity reigns supreme in Katherine's work, as they skillfully blend simplified shapes with intriguing details. This harmonious juxtaposition adds depth and character to the illustrations, ensuring that every piece tells a story of its own. Cartoon elements seamlessly interweave with the overall composition, injecting a sense of playfulness and charm that resonates with audiences of all ages.

One of the distinctive features of Katherine's repertoire is the incorporation of icons, creating a cut-out collage effect that adds a layer of uniqueness to their creations. This technique not only adds visual interest but also contributes to the artist's ability to convey complex ideas in a visually accessible manner.

Whether it's designing enchanting book covers that beckon readers into magical realms, crafting delightful illustrations for children's books that spark the imagination, or meticulously detailing maps and diagrams for clarity and comprehension, Katherine infuses each project with their signature style. In the hands of this visionary artist, the convergence of bold choices and intricate details results in a body of work that is not only visually stunning but also resonates deeply with the intended audience, making every project an unforgettable visual journey.

Katherine DeSilva, Author

Katherine DeSilva, 2022

Katherine DeSilva

Katherine, owner of the Wee Fae ‘Ouse is a single mother with Multiple Sclerosis on a mission. Katherine is an author and artist whose stories take place mainly in Essex County, Massachusetts where she lives. From September to June she is a full-time Special Educator teacher for teens with social and emotional disabilities.

Katherine has her Masters of Science in Special Education and a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. She has taught value-based sexual education classes for youth of all ages for the past 10 years. She enjoys promoting open conversations about living sustainably, social-emotional wellness, and sexual well-being.


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