A cartoon boy wearing a red checkered shirt, brown shorts, blue sneakers, and white socks waters flowers with a watering can in a garden.

Illustration for Children’s Books, Middle Grades, Young Adult Fiction, and more.

Click on the Book Covers to see more about each project!

Cartwheel Anyway: A Story of Living with the Joy of Jesus, Written by Madi Ann Bakker, Self-Published/The Keebler House Press, Release Date: February 12, 2026
Be Uniquely You, Written by Karyn Dawkins, Self-Published/Salt & Light Press, Release Date: May 6, 2026
Lead with Faith at Christmas Devotional, Written by Pastor Allen Jackson and the Allen Jackson Ministry Team, Release Date: November 1, 2025
Finding Worth: Lexi's Story, Written by Kaitie Gill, Release Date: July 1, 2026
Cute cartoon bee with smiling face and dotted flight path

I create illustrations that celebrate the joy of everyday life; they portray amusing characters and true family values. I believe that picture books are a fun way for children to understand their world, and I’d like to think I’m walking in the footsteps of the great children’s book illustrators of the past by making some favorite books now!

A woman with long brown hair sitting on a wooden park bench, singing, wearing a pink top and white pants, with a green cup beside her, and pink flowers in a pot behind the bench.
A colorful, whimsical illustration featuring a girl in a pink dress cartwheeling on a pink, candy-flavored landscape with ice cream, cotton candy, candies, and balloons. There are rainbows, clouds, and a sun in the background.
A cartoon illustration of eleven boys in soccer uniforms standing on grass, with a soccer ball in front. They are arranged in three rows, wearing blue shirts with green shorts and socks, with numbers on their shirts.
Cute illustrated scene of a small animal, possibly a fox, playing with a cat toy in a pink room with a bed, drawings, and children’s artwork on the walls.
A cartoon drawing of a child's bedroom with a cat dressed like a scientist, sitting on the floor holding a magnifying glass and feather, surrounded by yarn, a book, a jar with fish, and toys, with a bed, hanging bird mobile, globe, and sports ball in
Digital illustration of a pelican with an orange beak and black and white plumage, standing on a yellow and black background. Handwritten blue notes and a blue treble clef symbol are visible on a purple textured background. He is playing the oboe.
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A cartoon illustration of a young boy and girl sitting on the tailgate of a blue pickup truck, eating takeout food with drinks, barefoot, with a white background.
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A raccoon lying on a bed looking at a yellow phone, procrastinating.
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Hand-drawn illustration of a giraffe with spots, diving in an underwater scene with floating seals sliding down its neck and colorful coral, signature and date in the lower right corner.
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Three illustrated anteaters wearing top hats, tuxedos, and neckties, performing a tap dance on a stage with colorful background. The stage has a row of small ants dancing and the word 'TAP' written repeatedly on the floor.
A whimsical illustration of a deer wearing a red vest, white shirt, and black bow tie, with antlers topped by a small hat with a red and black band, holding a banjo, and a bluebird perched on its antlers singing.
A digital drawing of a mug filled with egg nog topped with whipped cream and two cinnamon sticks.
Illustration of a beaver wearing a yellow construction helmet and an orange safety vest, standing next to a yellow bulldozer.
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A watercolor illustration of a rat wearing glasses, a beret, and a striped shirt, playing a large wooden bass with musical notes emanating from it.
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Colorful illustrated scene of three crocodiles flying in the sky using hang gliders, with one crocodile holding onto a large rainbow-colored one and another below, holding onto the bar. A bird is startled while flying!
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A cartoon shark standing on a beach near the water, in a booth with a sign that says "Pay Your Taxes Here!" and an illustration of Caeser on it. There are three fishermen in line and a boat docked at the shore.
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Black and white drawing of a pine cone with pine branches.
Kittens are following a red yarn string in a cul de sac, with houses, trees, and a bench visible in the background.
A black-and-white drawing of an oven mit, hand mixer, butter, eggs, and a mixing bowl.
A cartoon jungle scene with animals, a lion, giraffes, monkey in a tree, hippo, elephant, sheep, and flowers. A girl drives a green jeep with a girl in pink , and Jesus holding a small white lamb with a sunny sky in the background.
Black and white drawing featuring multiple faces of a girl with different emotions, arranged in rows.
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Watercolor painting of a turkey with detailed feathers and a colorful head.
Watercolor painting of purple violets with green leaves on a white background.
A watercolor illustration of a cozy room with a stone fireplace and several girls reading books and resting. One man is playing the violin. Little House on the Prairie scene.
A watercolor illustration of George Washington, a historical man dressed in an 18th-century military uniform with a navy coat, cream waistcoat, and gray breeches, standing confidently with hand on hip and on a canon.
Watercolor illustration of Betsy Ross dressed in patriotic American clothing sitting on a yellow chair, holding a star-shaped object, with an American flag-themed skirt, white shoes with yellow ruffles, and wearing a white bonnet with a red ribbon.
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Kind words from my authors:

“It’s really hard to find the right words to describe working with Bethany. I truly could not ask for a better experience. She was the answer to many prayers, and working with her was just a dream come true. As a first time author, she made the entire process easy and seamless. She truly heard my heart and my vision for my book in a way that often left me speechless. She delivered often more than asked and usually ahead of schedule. She is a deeply talented illustrator, a Spirit-led person, incredibly detail oriented, and intentional in every aspect of her life. I was searching for an illustrator, and I made a lifelong friend. I am already looking forward to our next project together. I cannot recommend Bethany enough.”

~ Madi Ann Baker, Cartwheel Anyway: A Story of Living With the Joy of Jesus

“What sets Bethany apart isn't just her talent (she’s the best!)—it's her heart. She cared about my story as if it were her own. She has cheered me on through every step, celebrated every milestone with me, and still does, even though our contract has expired. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and her communication throughout the process made what could have been overwhelming feel easy and collaborative instead. It's obvious Bethany loves what she does, and I am so proud to showcase her work to the world. I will recommend her to anyone and everyone who will listen, and I can’t wait to work with her again on many more projects!”

~ Kaitie Gill, Finding Worth: Lexi’s Story