Whimsical book art

Sarah Gray creates vibrant, comforting worlds for children, blending playful characters with gentle textures that invite readers to linger, explore, and dream.

Explore a colorful collection of original illustrations and paintings created for children’s books, each piece narrating a unique story with texture and whimsy.

From character design sketches to finished spreads, the gallery reflects a playful curiosity and a careful attention to detail that delights young readers.


About

Meet the artist

Sarah Gray is an illustrator and painter specializing in children’s books, weaving storytelling with color, texture, and gentle humor to spark imaginations.

What clients say

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Sarah Gray’s illustrations bring warmth and wonder to every page.


— Aya Nakamura

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Her colors spark imagination and joy.


— Aya Nakamura

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

A delightful artist to work with.


— Aya Nakamura

A stack of rounded-corner art prints fans out across a lemon-yellow surface, each print featuring a different whimsical digital-art scene: a city of stacked teacup houses, a cloud-shaped library floating in the sky, and a garden of gigantic smiling flowers. The prints overlap playfully, creating a dynamic, energetic layout with bright colors and soft, velvety textures. In the background, abstract shapes—stars, squiggles, and hearts—float in a softly blurred gradient from coral to turquoise. Soft studio lighting from above creates subtle highlights on the semi-gloss paper and adds depth with gentle, curved shadows beneath each print. The camera angle is a top-down bird’s eye view, emphasizing the variety of illustrations. The mood is lively and celebratory, showcasing the range of a children’s book illustrator’s portfolio in a single, engaging composition.

Services for kids

Custom character design, storyboarding, and illustrated spreads for picture books, with a focus on expressive poses, accessible layouts, and vibrant palettes that engage young readers.

Contact Sarah Gray

I welcome commissions and collaborations with authors and publishers, delivering lively artwork on tight schedules while maintaining a warm, kid-friendly voice.

Studio 4, Maple Lane, Arts District, Anytown, 12345 • (555) 012-3456 Available by appointment for projects and meetings.