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Kevin Scott Collier
ILLUSTRATOR FOR HIRE

A Professional Artist with over 25 years experience

Kevin Scott Collier has worked as Art Director for The Grand Haven Tribune daily newspaper for over 25 years. His artwork and designs have won several awards from The Associated Press, United Press International and the Michigan Press Association. He has illustrated over 30 children's books, one of which, "Topsy Turvy Land," written by Donna J. Shepherd, was named one of the top fifty children's picture books of all time by World Magazine (December 2006 issue.) Kevin, also an accomplished author, teaches writing and illustration classes in his community several times per year.

Kevin is not a traditional illustrator who will create drawings for your book or short story and mail you the original artwork. No writer needs the headaches of what to do next in the print process. Kevin draws your artwork and scans and colors it in his Mac OS X Version 10.4.8 computer using Adobe Photoshop CS Version 8.0 and produces 300 dpi jpgs that are emailed to you or your publisher as "camera ready attachments." Authors get just what a publisher is looking for and can use.

Kevin is represented by The Hartline Literary Agency as a writer, but has a non-exclusive contract with this organization as an illustrator. This means YOU do not have to go through Kevin's agent to hire him as an illustrator.

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Latest Book Art

"Sparkie Wyk" for Xlibris Publishing

"The Extra Pair of Hands" for Writers Exchange Publishing

"Joy the Jellyfish" for Dragonfly Books Publishing

"Big Words for God's Little People" for Sable Creek Press

"The Lazy Leopard" for Writers Exchange Publishing

Testimonials from Authors

"Kevin Scott Collier has an innate ability to create at a moment's notice. His mind is a treasure-box filled with infinite ideas he shares willingly and with a caring heart. He's the easiest person to associate with, and anyone who's had the opportunity to work with him has been blessed."

Wendy Lynn Decker
Author of "The Bedazzling Bowl"
Published September 2006, Xulon Press

"Kevin Scott Collier illustrated two books for me and I couldn't have been more delighted with the results. The illustrations have so much personality, and really portray the emotions of the characters. Children love the vivid colors. When I do school visits the children always want to know who drew the pictures."

Shari Lyle-Soffe
Author of "The Misadventures of Rooter and Snuffle" and "On The Go With Rooter and Snuffle"
Published 2006, 2007, Guardian Angel Publishing

"Kevin's colorful illustrations make me want to write, just for the sheer joy in seeing how his beautiful artwork breathes life into the story."

Catherine James
Author of "Bobby Cottontail's Gift" and "The Sad Little House"
Published 2006, Guardian Angel Publishing

"I can't say enough great things about Kevin Scott Collier and his work."

Mary Lake
Author of "Piccolo"
Published 2007, Lifevest Publishing

"Kevin transformed my tale into a collection of images that gave the story a vibrance and life born of a truly keen imagination. Working with Kevin was a rewarding experience that I would recommend to anyone, and I anxiously look forward to collaborating with him again in the future."

A. Dale Triplett
Author of "Benjamin Oliver Flanagan"
Published 2007, New World Publishing

"Kevin is one of the most imaginative and brilliant illustrators I have ever met or worked with. He made my book come to life with his special artistic gift. Not only is Kevin a joy to work with, but also he is insightful and truly a ‘fun’ person with an infectious personality. Without hesitation or reservation, I recommend Kevin Scott Collier for your next book."

Joy Sheldon
Author of "Here Comes Timothy t. Turtle"
Published 2007, Essence Publishing

"Kevin Scott Collier brings my words to life. Parents tell me their children’s eyes light up when they see the delightful world Kevin created to illustrate my children’s picture book, Topsy Turvy Land. He is always a delight with which to work, often outpacing me in his productivity. He makes my contribution as an author easier because I know he can take my words to a new level with his humor and talent."

Donna J. Shepherd
Author of "Topsy Turvy Land," "The Lonely Lightning Bug" and "Chizzy's Topsy Tale"
Published 2005-06, Hidden Picture Books and Guardian Angel Publishing

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