Hello, I'm Arushan

I draw the stories kids love to read.

Children's book illustrator creating warm, joyful picture books and eye-catching covers — with characters every child can see themselves in.

30+Published titles
100%Hand-painted digital
100%Support in Illustration + Formatting + Publishing
every book starts with a tiny sketch ✨
about me

Colour, character & a whole lot of heart.

I'm Arushan, a children's book illustrator who turns authors' words into worlds little readers want to step inside. From a first pencil sketch to print-ready files, I shape every page around the story you want to tell.

My work is bright, expressive and full of personality — lively scenes, warm light and characters of every background, so every child can find themselves on the page. I've illustrated picture books about family, friendship, first milestones, history and big imaginations for independent authors and publishers.

Whether it's your first book or your fifth, I'll guide you through the process with clear steps, regular previews and files ready for Amazon KDP, IngramSpark or your printer.

Picture books Book covers Character design Full cover wraps KDP-ready files Series artwork
the bookshelf

Books I've Illustrated

A peek at picture books brought to life — tap any cover to see it bigger.

What Color Is That?

What Color Is That?

by Charmaine M. Tinsley
Full wrap
My Dad Is Unique

My Dad Is Unique

by Melanie Martin
Sporty Sammy Dances

Sporty Sammy Dances

by Krista Grasmick
Series
I Can Do It: Hand Washing

I Can Do It: Hand Washing

by Carol Segal
Full wrap
Rosie Visits Rome

Rosie Visits Rome

Front, spine & back cover
Abby & Blake’s Camping Trip

Abby & Blake’s Camping Trip

by Shaquala Towler
Series
From A to Z Where Could The Alphabet Be?

From A to Z Where Could The Alphabet Be?

by Joann Cowan
Full wrap
A Promise Deferred

A Promise Deferred

Front, spine & back cover
My Friend And I

My Friend And I

by Kim Cady
Series
I Can Do It: Toilet Learning

I Can Do It: Toilet Learning

by Carol Segal
Full wrap
The Secret of Faiths Glow

The Secret of Faiths Glow

By Letacia Ray
Series
The Secret of Faiths Glow

The Secret of Faiths Glow

By Letacia Ray
Front covers
The little witch

The little witch

Arushan art
The twins say… Always Always Love Yourself And Be Happy

The twins say… Always Always Love Yourself And Be Happy

Keesha kareem
what I offer

Services

Everything you need to take your manuscript from words to a finished, beautiful book.

Book Illustration

Full interior illustrations for picture books and early readers, drawn page by page around your story.

  • Character design & turnarounds
  • Storyboard & page layout sketches
  • Full-colour spreads or single pages
  • Text space planned for your typesetting
most loved

Book Cover

A cover that stops scrolling thumbs and grabs little hands — the most important page of your book.

  • Front cover illustration
  • Playful title lettering & layout
  • Full wrap: front, spine & back
  • Print & e-book versions

Characters & Series

Lovable, consistent characters that can grow into a whole series, merch and marketing art.

  • Character sheets & expressions
  • Consistent style across books
  • Promo art for social & launches
  • Commercial rights options

Website for Authors

A beautiful author website that shows off your books, grows your readership and makes it easy for fans, schools and bookstores to find you.

  • Custom site styled around your book artwork
  • Book pages with buy links (Amazon, KDP & more)
  • Mobile-friendly, fast & SEO-ready
  • Author bio, events & newsletter sign-up

See all services, incl. book editing →

1

Chat

Share your manuscript, ideas and timeline.

2

Sketch

Characters and rough storyboards for your review.

3

Colour

Final painted illustrations with room for revisions.

4

Deliver

High-res, print-ready files for your publisher.

fresh from the studio

On Instagram

Works in progress, new covers and behind-the-scenes sketches.

@arushan_illustrations

Children's book illustrator · Covers · Characters

Follow on Instagram
kind words

What Authors Say

Arushan understood my characters better than I could describe them. Every page felt like my story finally came alive — my readers adore the illustrations.
★★★★★
P
Picture-book authorFull book illustration
The cover was exactly the bright, joyful look I wanted. Communication was easy, sketches came on time, and the print files worked perfectly on KDP.
★★★★★
S
Self-published authorBook cover & wrap
Working on a series needs consistency, and every book matched perfectly. The kids recognise the characters instantly — we'll keep working together.
★★★★★
S
Series authorCharacter design & series
let's make a book

Book Now

Tell me about your story and I'll reply with availability, a timeline and a tailored quote.

📖

Full Book Illustration

Characters, storyboard and every interior page, plus the cover.

🎨

Book Cover

Front cover or full print wrap with title lettering.

🧒

Character Design

Main characters with poses and expression sheets.

✨

Something Else

Series, colouring books, promo art — just ask!

Chat on WhatsAppCall NowBook a Call