Source II Studio · Sadiqa Akhter
Children’s book illustration, character design, book cover design, and Amazon KDP formatting for authors and publishers. Explore creative support from your first sketch to your finished book.
Discuss your bookFor authors, educators & publishers
Bring your manuscript to life with storybook scenes, spot illustrations, and full-page or double-page artwork. Share your reader age, story, page count, and visual references so we can discuss the right direction for your book.
Review character expressions, scene composition and space for text before moving to final colour. See Life Stinks! cover illustration and Miles and the Grumpy Pants for published examples.
View illustrated children’s books →Explore gentle watercolor children’s book illustration and custom character design. From expressions to recurring outfits, discuss how your characters should look and stay consistent across the pages.
A character brief can include age, personality, poses, expressions and important clothing details. Choose a visual direction using our guide to choosing an illustration style.
Explore watercolor and character samples →Connect your cover illustration with your interior layout. We can discuss trim size, page count, bleed, and print or ebook requirements as part of your illustration and formatting scope.
See Little Leo’s DJ Dream cover artwork. For your own book, agree the cover wrap, typography, text placement and required files separately from the illustration count.
Discuss book cover design and KDP formatting →Looking to hire a children’s book illustrator for a project in Dubai or elsewhere in the UAE? Work remotely with Sadiqa Akhter and Source II Studio on picture book illustrations, character design, book covers, and Amazon KDP formatting.
For a tailored quote, share your manuscript or sample pages, intended reader age, and whether you need artwork, layout, or both. If your book is bilingual or uses a right-to-left layout, include those requirements in your brief so we can confirm the scope.
Request an illustration quote →Looking to hire a children’s book illustrator for a self-publishing project? Meet Sadiqa and the studio, then request a quote for your book. Pricing and delivery depend on the agreed scope.
Developing unique, memorable characters for any medium.
High-quality digital paintings and 3D modeled assets.
Complete book development from concept to final art.
Sequential storytelling with dynamic visual impact.
Eye-catching designs that sell stories.
Fluid motion graphics and character animation.
Cutting-edge visuals with lifelike detail.
Engaging educational and entertainment content.
Short-form videos optimized for engagement.
Expert formatting and setup for Amazon publishing.
Helping authors navigate the path to publication.
Modern, high-tech web solutions for creatives.
Scalable workflows for high-volume production.
Children’s book illustrator and creative director Sadiqa Akhter leads Source II Studio’s illustration work. Our portfolio includes picture books, character artwork, covers, and studio projects. Individual published-book credits are listed on the portfolio page.
Source II Studio offers children’s book illustration, cover design, and Amazon KDP formatting. Tell us your trim size, page count, intended age group, and required print or ebook format so we can discuss the scope.
Request a project quote through our contact form. Include the number of illustrations, art style, page count, cover requirements, and deadline. The scope and price need to be agreed for your specific book.
Share your intended publication date and project requirements when you enquire. Ask us to confirm availability, milestones, revision rounds, and delivery dates in your project agreement before work begins.
Send a story summary or manuscript, reader age range, page count, preferred illustration style, reference images, trim size if known, and target deadline. Mention whether you also need character design, a cover, formatting, or a book trailer.
Yes. Source II Studio works remotely with authors and publishers worldwide. Use the contact form or email hello@sourceiistudio.com to discuss your project.
Picture-book illustration · Character design · Book covers · Amazon KDP formatting
Find the right creative support
Follow your story from illustration inspiration to a project conversation.
Meet children’s book illustrator Sadiqa Akhter, or request an illustration quote with your story, page count, and preferred style. Read our illustration guide for authors before you begin.