Character Creation for New Children's Book Series

  • Status: Closed
  • Prize: $100
  • Entries Received: 6
  • Winner: syncmasterman

Contest Brief

I am a current Educational Administrator in Florida and I have always wanted to write my own children's book. I am also married to a Brazilian wife and in my search of English-Portuguese books, I was sadly disappointed on the lack of content out there.

So, I am looking to create a "Brand" or series of books that highlight the Brazilian culture, and also help children learn English/Portuguese. I have already created storyboards and ideas for the books series. Yet, I definitely do not have the artistic touch to bring it to visual life.

Character Details:
I am seeking the creation of a boy and girl character, who will be integrated into almost every page of the series. The theme of the characters are young, Brazilian cousins that have moved to and are now living in America. I am looking for a Dora the Explorer kind of look (Picture 1). This is close to what I am looking for, but more of a style like what is in Picture 2, more human-like, relatable. I also attached the style of famous Brazilian cartoons on the market right now (Picture 4). Not what I want, but have some style connection. One common trait on both is that i would like black hair on both and larger eyes (like in Picture 2). Of course both characters need to have the same style (nose, ears, smile, etc).

Girl Character:
See Picture 5. I would like this style of girl, wavy black hair (no pony tails), and dark brown eyes. A tan, "latina" skin tone (not too dark though). I like the small ears and she can wear jean shorts and a white T-shirt.

Boy Character:
I would like the boy to have darker skin tone, and curly short hair (see Picture 3). Dark brown eyes as well. Gray athletic shorts and yellow tang top shirt. Same height as the girl. They are the same age basically (about 10 years old).

* Please note that I am looking for exclusive design and illustration services. A contract can be created for long-term services, yet the characters created will be exclusively trademarked and owned by me.

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  • ladybruniere
    ladybruniere
    • 3 years ago

    Hi, how are you? I'm Aline, a Brazilian living in Ireland for 6 years now. I'm an illustrator and pattern designer and I have a small full-time studio in Ireland. I had illustrated 15 children's books in the past 8 months. I'm currently illustrating another one for an author from Australia, which will be done in 15 days, so I will be available from then. I think will be nice to have a Brazilian illustrator for this project, who knows the culture, character features without stereotypes, and who speaks both languages, English and Portuguese. Please, contact me if you need more information and prices for the all project. Here is my website www.ladybruniere.com, I will do my best to illustrate one example for you today. Muito obrigada, Aline

    • 3 years ago
  • malcumbenjamin
    malcumbenjamin
    • 3 years ago

    Can i Still Submit ?

    • 3 years ago
  • kachung
    kachung
    • 3 years ago

    Please check #33

    • 3 years ago
  • golomolo48
    golomolo48
    • 3 years ago

    Please check #29

    • 3 years ago
  • mhk93
    mhk93
    • 3 years ago

    Please check #19

    • 3 years ago
  • mhk93
    mhk93
    • 3 years ago

    Please check #16

    • 3 years ago
  • mhk93
    mhk93
    • 3 years ago

    Please check #14

    • 3 years ago
  • malcumbenjamin
    malcumbenjamin
    • 3 years ago

    Working on it

    • 3 years ago
  • ArtVioleta
    ArtVioleta
    • 3 years ago

    Hello a question, does the girl have to be long or short hair?

    • 3 years ago
    1. davidcookerly
      Contest Holder
      • 3 years ago

      Long hair for the girl

      • 3 years ago
  • freelancersumo28
    freelancersumo28
    • 3 years ago

    Please check #7

    • 3 years ago
  • mhk93
    mhk93
    • 3 years ago

    Please check #5

    • 3 years ago
  • Creativevision24
    Creativevision24
    • 3 years ago

    Please come to private chat , i want to show you some Character design samples those we have created today

    • 3 years ago

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