Today I'd like to welcome Khrisha Levisay. Tell us a little about yourself.
Hello! My name is Khrisha Levisay, I was born, raised and continue to reside in Ohio. I attended CCAD and my study of choice has been children’s illustration. My work is digitally sketched, finalized and colored in Photoshop. With its childlike playfulness and sense of wonder my work is enjoyable not only for children but also adults.
Khrisha, if there was one thing you wished author’s knew about illustrating what would it be?
I would like authors to know that it’s not only their words that make a story, but it’s also the illustrators pictures. Illustrators are just as important, and they play an equally major role in creating a keepsake.
Khrisha, if there was one thing you wished author’s knew about illustrating what would it be?
I would like authors to know that it’s not only their words that make a story, but it’s also the illustrators pictures. Illustrators are just as important, and they play an equally major role in creating a keepsake.
How do you communicate with the author on a project? Do you like it when the author gives a lot of direction or just lets you have creative license?
I think communication is very important! I always have my phone on me, who doesn’t, and I’m constantly checking my email to make sure I can answer my client promptly. I like taking creative license, mostly because I’ve had training and experience but also it’s very hard to create and change something that the author is attached too. I really prefer bouncing ideas back and forth, and creating something great!
That's good to know. What do you typically charge per illustration?
Prices vary depending on what is needed, but for a short story (12-15 pages including covers) I usually charge $1000, longer books can usually be between $2,000-$3,500. Anything else can be discussed and we can find the right number!
What has been your favorite project to work on so far?
I’m currently working with a great company creating digital stories that correspond with bath bombs. Each bath bomb has toy inside and with each purchase you will receive a free bedtime story, which is where another illustrator and I come in at! You can learn more here at http://fizzymagic.com/
What is your preferred method to illustrate in? Digital? Pencils? Watercolor?
I work solely digital! Unless I make thumbnails in my sketch book, layouts, sketches and color is done via Photoshop.
Any last words?
I hope you all enjoy my work and hope to hear from you in the future!
Thanks for sharing with us today. Happy Reading!!
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