Storybook magic with professional polish ✨
Whimsical, vibrant illustrations for stories filled with warmth, wonder, and heart.
Illustration by Indie Bloom
I’m a children’s book illustrator specializing in playful, colorful, emotionally expressive artwork for picture books and early readers. Having a knack for cozy characters and dreamy settings, my work blends soft realism with stylized charm, inviting children to explore whimsical, imaginative worlds.
Currently seeking literary agent representation.
About the Artist
Hello! I’m Indie Bloom — picture book illustrator, color-lover, and champion of cozy, heartfelt moments.
My work feels warm, playful, and full of small wonders — the kind that make kids giggle, parents smile, and editors take a closer look. I create art that feels alive on the page — characters you want to revisit, worlds you want to explore, and stories that breathe with emotion.
I believe every illustration is a little portal – where imagination blossoms.
Illustration Style
My illustration style feels like:
✨ Whimsical worlds you can get lost in
🎨 Joyful colors that speak to young hearts
📖 Story sense in every spread
💛 Warmth that makes books feel like friends
I focus on character expression, narrative composition, and immersive page rhythm — with every illustration designed to tell a story, not just look beautiful.
Recent Illustrations
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Spider Catching Tears
Sample from a 16-spread Children’s book about finding self-love beyond our distractions. Completed in 2026.
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Forest Friends' Birthday Bash
Sample from 32-page picture book, for ages 4-8, completed December 2025.
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Mowgli & Kaa
Indie’s interpretation of two characters from the classic “Jungle Book,” Mowgli and Kaa. September 2025.
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Snuggle Time
Sample from 32-page picture book, for ages 4-8, completed December 2025.
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Crab in a Shipwreck
Sample of a 32-page picture book for ages 6-10, completed January 2024.
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Squirrel in the Yard
Sample from a 14-spread board book for very young children, to teach spatial awareness. Completed July 2025.
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Baby Cheeks
Sample of a 14-spread board book for very young children, about Baby Toes and Cheeks. Completed November 2025.
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Happy Veggies
Sample from a 14-spread board book for very young children, teaching counting with colorful vegetables. Completed September 2025.
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Handful of Stones
Sample of 10-page illustrated poem, for all ages, about love. Poem and illustrations by Indie Bloom. Completed August 2024.
Why I’m Seeking Representation
I’m excited to find a literary agent who loves stories as much as I do — someone who sees the magic in characters and the heart in every page turn.
My goal? To partner with an agent who enjoys collaboration, thoughtful career growth, and building a long-term creative journey together.
I am motivated, professional, and deeply passionate about creating art that supports meaningful storytelling.
More Than Illustration – I’m a Full Book Partner
Here’s a little secret advantage: before I switched my full-time focus to illustration, I spent 15+ years as a graphic designer — which means I’m not just comfortable with image creation, I’m fluent in polished, professional book production too.
Here’s what I bring that few others do:
✔ 15+ years of graphic design experience
✔ Expert-level Adobe InDesign skills — from layout to typesetting
✔ Book layouts that look great and read great
✔ Ability to deliver press-ready files if preferred
✔ A smoother, more professional workflow from storyboards to final proofs
That means when you review my work, you’re seeing the full book experience, not just individual spreads. It makes collaboration easier, edits clearer, and production faster — which is a huge advantage in children’s publishing.
