Children’s Book Illustrator for Tapping Together: A Tapping Solution Story Series
About the Project We’re developing a new picture-book series called Tapping Together: A Tapping Solution Story, created by Nick Ortner, founder of The Tapping Solution. Each book helps children and grown-ups calm big feelings through the gentle, evidence-based practice of EFT tapping. The stories are already written — we’re looking for an illustrator who can visually weave emotion, light, and connection into every page. The Vision Each story begins with everyday emotional chaos (fear, anger, restlessness) and transforms into a calm, glowing world as the grown-up and child tap together. We’re Looking For Someone Who: Is an illustrator at heart and history, but also can work fluently with AI tools for speed. (Midjourney, Nano Banana, Firefly, Runway, etc.) + traditional digital painting. Can build a consistent visual universe: warm, painterly storybook style with expressive characters and cinematic lighting. Understands picture-book storytelling — pacing, emotion, page turns, visual rhythm. Iterates quickly with AI to explore concepts, then refines manually for heart and polish. Communicates well and thrives in a collaborative, art-directed process. Deliverables Concept & style bible — core characters, firefly motif, color palettes, emotional “light logic.” 32-page illustrated book (start with Tapping Together: For Sleepy Nights). High-resolution layered files (PSD / Procreate / equivalent) prepared for print + digital. Tone & References Soft painterly textures, luminous light, emotional storytelling through color. Each book visually transforms: chaos → light → calm. To Apply Please share: A short note describing your illustration and AI workflow (tools, process, refinement steps). 3–5 portfolio pieces showing painterly light, expressive child characters, or emotional storytelling. Details & IP This project is part of The Tapping Solution brand. Full manuscripts, pacing maps, and proprietary art direction will be shared with the selected illustrator under NDA. We’re open to ongoing collaboration — the right artist could help define the look of the entire Tapping Together universe. I've attached a character and style we're currently exploring. We're open to new ideas or just help fully flushing out this character in all the spreads. An important problem to solve is going to be how to show the tapping process in an interesting and innovative way!