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Character Illustrator for Romance & YA Authors

Bringing your characters to life, one brushstroke at a time

Custom character illustrations crafted for indie authors — from book marketing to social media, your story deserves to be seen.

Custom Character Illustrations

Every character is brought to life from scratch, tailored to your book's vision and aesthetic.

Bust illustration exampleCharacter
Bust

Head and shoulders character illustration — perfect for social media, bookmarks, and branding.

Half Body illustration exampleCharacter
Half Body

Waist-up illustration capturing your character's pose, expression, and personality.

  • Additional character +$40
  • Background +$30
Full Body illustration exampleCharacter
Full Body

Complete character from head to toe — ideal for cover art, prints, and full reveals.

  • Additional character +$50
  • Background +$30
Animal Mascot illustration exampleAdd-on
Animal / Mascot

A cute companion — pets, familiars, or story mascots drawn alongside your commission.

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Book Icons & Story Items

Custom illustrated icons from your story — daggers, flowers, rings, or any meaningful item.

Two characters in a feed-style illustrated scene
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Two Characters + Feed-Style Scene

If you’ve been loving the art style I post on my social media, you can now commission it!! Featuring your story’s visual identity color + your favorite protagonists in a scene straight from the pages of your book ;)

Bundle & Save

Get more for less with curated packages — perfect for book launches and character reveals.

All of Her package example
All of Her / All of Him

Bust + Half Body + Full Body — the complete character set for your lead.

$200
Inevitable

2 Busts + Half Body (couple) — perfect for your romance leads together.

$185
Main Cast

A package created for stories with a central cast. Whether they’re siblings, best friends, enemies, or even coworkers, each one gets to carry their own personality and charm.

$320
Frame By Frame

A sequential-style package created to bring a moment to life with a more cinematic touch. You know that very specific scene from your book, the one carrying more tension than a power line? This is exactly where it belongs.

$260
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Editorial Base

A basic editorial package created for authors who want striking promotional visuals. Includes: 2 full scenes from your book, 2 characters (couple/friends) with no background, icons, and 1 extra detail, which can be a pet or any important object from your story.

$700
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Editorial Complete

A fuller editorial package for authors who want a more complete visual campaign around their book. Includes: 3 scenes, 2 full body characters (no background), 2 half body characters (no background), icons, 1 pet if there is one (or another important extra detail), plus 1 alternative full body pose for both characters.

$1000
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From book to artwork

A simple, collaborative process to make sure your characters look exactly how you imagined them.

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Brief & First Sketches

Share your character references, book mood boards, descriptions, and any visual inspiration. I'll study your world and create the initial sketches — exploring poses, expressions, and composition until we find the right direction.

02
Lineart

Once the sketch is approved, I refine every line into clean, detailed lineart. This is where your character starts to truly take shape.

03
Base Colors

I lay down the full color palette — skin, hair, clothing, and every element that defines your character's visual identity.

04
Shading, Lighting & Final Details

The finishing stage — depth, light, shadows, and all those small details that make your character feel alive and three-dimensional.

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Delivery

Your illustration arrives in high-resolution digital format, ready for print, social media, or book marketing. For transparent background pieces, you'll receive both a version with a simple background and a PNG with no background — ready for any use.

Recent Pieces

A selection of recent commissions and personal projects.

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Types & Prices

All commissions include the high-resolution digital file, ready for print and social media.

Bust
Head & shoulders
$80
Half Body
Waist-up
$120
Full Body
Complete character
$150
Animal / Mascot
Add-on companion
$20
Book Icons & Story Items
9 icons included
$15
Two Characters + Feed-Style Scene
Instagram-style scene — 2 characters + full setting
$250
All of Her / All of Him
Bust + Half Body + Full Body
$200
Inevitable
2 Busts + Half Body (couple)
$185
Main Cast
For your story’s central cast
$320
Frame By Frame
Sequential scene — one cinematic moment from your book
$260
Editorial Base
2 scenes + 2 characters + icons + 1 extra detail
$700
Editorial Complete
3 scenes + 2 full body + 2 half body + icons + extras
$1000
Custom Illustration
Subject to quote — let's discuss your idea and goals together to find the best approach for your project
Get a quote
Icons & individual — 10–11 days
Packages — 11–15 days
Editorial bundles — 1.5 to 3 months

Reservations & Commercial Use

Reservations

  • Reservation fees/deposits are non-refundable once the slot has been booked.
  • A reserved slot may be rescheduled once, as long as it is discussed in advance, with a minimum notice of 15 days.

Commercial Use

  • Commercial use is currently included in the final price for editorial projects and book-related promotional use.

What authors say

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The person behind the brushstrokes

Jhenny - Character Illustrator

Hi, I'm Jhenny

I've been drawing for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I started with fashion croquis, filling sketchbooks with designs and silhouettes. As I grew up, I became completely obsessed with reading — and naturally, I started illustrating the characters I loved from the books I couldn't put down.

That's how I found my path: bringing fictional characters to life through art. I'm always evolving my style, learning new techniques, and pushing my craft further. I truly believe my art will keep changing and growing over the years — and that's what excites me most.

When I'm not working on commissions, I'm studying, visiting museums, taking art classes, or reading (a lot). I'll be starting a fine arts degree soon. I currently live in a coastal town in Spain, but I've also lived in the US, Brazil, Italy, and Germany — always traveling, always collecting inspiration from every corner of the world.

Spain-based Avid reader Self-taught artist Fine arts student

How to pay

Simple and secure — all payments are handled through PayPal.

PayPal
Credit card, debit card, or PayPal balance
Pay in Full — 5% Off
Get a 5% discount when you pay the full amount upfront

Payment is required upfront before work begins. You'll receive a PayPal invoice after your commission is confirmed.

Tell me about your character

Fill in the form and I'll get back to you within 1–7 days.

hello@jhennysart.com
Turnaround Time

Icons & individual commissions — 10–11 days
All of Her / All of Him — 11 days
Inevitable — 11 days
Frame By Frame — 11 days
Main Cast — 15 days
Editorial Base — 1.5 months
Editorial Complete — 3 months