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I am creating a children’s book called “It’s No Big Deal” about a swim coach helping kids overcome fear and gain confidence in the water. I am looking for an illustrator who can bring the story to life with gentle, friendly, inviting artwork. What I’m Looking For: Soft cartoon or semi-realistic illustration style Warm facial expressions and emotional storytelling Ability to draw human characters with realistic, non-Barbie body types Consistency in character across pages Child characters that are generic and anonymized (not based on real kids) Bright pool and water visuals (aqua, teal, blue tones) Friendly, encouraging vibe Main Character — Coach Katie: Ponytail with a medium white bow Brown eyes Realistic adult body shape Calm, warm, encouraging facial expression Friendly posture Blue swimsuit Gentle, grounded presence We will provide: ✔ complete manuscript ✔ page-by-page illustration descriptions ✔ character model sheet for Coach Katie ✔ emotional tone & color direction ✔ sample posture/interaction references