Freelance illustrator

I’m looking for a freelance illustrator for a techno-fantasy children's story! 🎨✨

Ever since my daughter was born, I’ve been making up a bedtime story to calm her down and stay close to her. Over time, it grew, incorporating details from her life and mine, until it became a fully developed tale.

For her upcoming birthday, I’m self-publishing a printable version to share with family and friends.

I spent a few days using AI tools (Claude & ChatGPT in tandem, one controlling the other. Works great, if you ask me!) to map out character concepts and storyboards (see image below!). While it gave me a rough visual foundation, it lacks the heart, original style, and artistic vision. I mean it looks like a Turkish mobile puzzle game, look at that! xD

This project means the world to me, and I want to make sure the final artwork truly shines.

Are you an illustrator (or do you know someone) who loves character design and children's illustration?