FannanApply as an illustrator
Real artists. Real art. Opening soon.

Human-made illustrations for your children's book

Fannan is a marketplace where every picture is drawn by a real illustrator we have reviewed by hand. We are inviting our first illustrators now.

  • Vetted by hand
  • Children's books only
  • Protected payments
  • Illustrators from around the world
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How we vet every illustrator

Nobody appears on Fannan without passing all four steps.

  1. 1

    They apply

    With a portfolio of children's book work and samples of their sketches and process.

  2. 2

    We review by hand

    A person on our team checks the quality of the work and that it is their own.

  3. 3

    They pledge no AI art

    Every project includes a sketch stage, so authors see the work being made.

  4. 4

    They stay accountable

    Authors review each finished project, and anyone who breaks the rules is removed.

For illustrators

A marketplace where only real artists get hired

Fannan is for children's book illustrators who draw their own work. No AI art is allowed here, so authors come to hire a person.

  • Keep 90% of every project. Joining and listing your work is free.

  • Get paid for the work you do. The author pays before you start, and the money is released as each stage is approved.

  • No bidding wars. An author sends a brief to five illustrators at most, so your offer is read.

  • Serious clients only. Every brief is for a children's book, with age range, page count and deadline filled in.

  • Your rights in writing. Every project states who owns the artwork and how it may be used.

  • Apply from anywhere. We look at your work, not your address, and your location is never shown.

Apply to join Fannan

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For authors Opening soon

When Fannan opens, you will be able to find the illustrator your story deserves, knowing a person made every picture.

  1. 1

    Shortlist and brief

    Pick up to five illustrators and send them one brief about your book.

  2. 2

    Compare offers

    Each illustrator replies with a price, milestones and delivery dates.

  3. 3

    Pay as you approve

    Your payment is held safely and released when you approve each stage.

  4. 4

    Not sure where to start?

    Describe your book and our assistant drafts your brief and suggests illustrators. It never creates artwork.

Join the waiting list

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Art styles you will be able to browse

  • Whimsical
  • Cartoon
  • Classic storybook
  • Bold and flat
  • Soft and dreamy
  • Textured collage
  • Line art
  • Painterly
  • Vintage
  • Realistic
  • Minimalist
  • Folk art
  • Fantasy
  • Comic book
  • Manga-inspired
  • Anime
  • Kawaii
  • Scandinavian
  • Pastel
  • Cut paper
  • Mixed media
  • Surreal
  • Nature and botanical