Mat Sadler

Services

I'm a children's book illustrator based in Brentwood, Essex. I work digitally and deliver to print specification — every file supplied as a tiff in full resolution with required bleed so your printer receives exactly what it needs. No AI in any of my work, ever, everything is hand drawn.

What I do

Children's book illustrations — spreads, single pages, and full books
Cover art for picture books and chapter books
Character design — original characters built with personality and detail
Concept art
Short animations — spot animations and moving illustrations

Pricing

Every project is priced individually. Scope, character count, and complexity all play a part. Get in touch with a brief outline of what you're making and I'll come back to you with a quote.

Payment

My standard structure is three instalments — a third upfront, a third when sketches are approved, and a third on delivery of the final files. I'm flexible on this for the right project.

What you get

Every commission is delivered to professional print specification:

High-resolution TIFF files at full print quality
Files sized to your printer's specification
Clean handover — your publisher or printer can use the files straight away

How it works

Brief and consultation — you tell me about the project, the characters, the world. I ask questions until I understand what you need.
Sketches and concepts — I work up rough sketches so you can see the direction before any final linework begins.
Revisions — we refine together until the illustration is right.
Final files — you receive print-ready TIFFs, built to your exact spec.