Hi, I'm Christina Rudenko
Professional Children's Book Illustrator
Let’s Bring Your Story to Life
Hand-drawn illustrations and professional book design for independent authors —
from the first sketch to print-ready files.
150+ Books Illustrated • 685 Five-Star Reviews
— SPREADS & CHARACTERS —
Sample Book Spreads
A closer look at my illustration style, storytelling and character design
through real published projects.
Lucy the Careful Bee and the Buzzing New Year
(5-Book Series)
Written by Emily Smith Illustrated by
Christina Rudenko
The Tales of Scotty McJames: The Lovable Clown
Written by R.J. Alderman &
Alyssa Alderman
Illustrated by
Christina Rudenko
Princess Olivia’s Hair Journey
Written by Marina Mayo
Illustrated by
Christina Rudenko
Monday Goes Missing
Written by Tiffaney Whyte
Illustrated by
Christina Rudenko
Nicole and the Fifth Grade Desk
Written by Tiffaney Whyte
Illustrated by
Christina Rudenko
— AWARDS & RECOGNITION —
Award-Winning &
Featured Books
A selection of the books I’ve illustrated that have received awards,
professional reviews, and wide distribution.
AROC ADVENTURES:
ABCs of
SAFE WEB SURFING
Illustrated by Christina Rudenko
2025 Anthem Award Bronze Winner
Children’s & Youth Media
(Digital Literacy)
A fun and engaging book teaching online safety to kids.
Jayden & Zora’s Crown
Illustrated by Christina Rudenko
Finalist
American Book Fest
Best Book Awards
Finalist
Feathered Quill
Book Awars
A heartwarming story about friendship, confidence and kindness.
The Biggest Bubble Ever!
Illustrated by Christina Rudenko
Featured Review
Midwest Book Review (Children’s Bookwatch)Recommended for US Public & School Libraries
A playful and imaginative story about friendship and problem-solving.
SCOUT: The Firehouse Mascot
Illustrated by Christina Rudenko
Featured by
United Way Imagination Breakfast keynote & National Fire RadioDonated to
US Municipal Libraries by Fire Departments (SC & TX)
An inspiring true story about a brave and beloved firehouse dog.
— BEHIND THE SCENES —
From First Sketch to
Print-Ready Illustration
Every page is drawn from scratch by hand on IPad - 100% copyright safety,
consistent characters and instant Amazon KDP & IngramSpark approval.
1. Sketch Phase
Initial concepts and character details.
2. Color & Details
Adding full color, lighting, shadows and turnaround angles.
3. Ready for the Book
Consistent character design for all illustrations.
Take a look at how a real book spread comes to life.
From the first rough sketch to clean line art and a finished, vibrant illustration.
1. Rough Sketch
Ideas, composition and story placement.
2. Refined Line Art
Clean lines and details for the final illustration.
3. Final Full-Color Two-Page Spread
Color, lighting, shadows and final touches. Ready for print.
4. Professional tools & organized layers
PSD source files
—CLEAR PRICING. SECURE MILESTONES. PRINT-READY FILES —
Pricing & Process
Work directly with Christina through a structured studio-grade production process.
Every book project is protected by a clear illustration.
Agreement and split into safe stage payments.
Full-Color
Spread
Illustration
1-2 characters:$50 per spread
3-5 characters:$75 per spread
Includes background
$50-$75 PER SPREAD
Print-Ready Wraparound Book Cover
Front, spine & back cover
for
Amazon KDP & IngramSpark
$75
Character Design
&
Turnaround
One character,
Front, Side & Back
Views
$40
FREE KDP & IngramSpark with Full-Book Orders (12+ spreads)
Print-ready PDF files prepared to platform specifications.
— HOW IT WORKS —
1. Share Your Manuscript
Send your manuscript or idea below. I will map out your page count, provide a fixed quote, and sign
a Copyright Transfer Agreement. Your manuscript stays confidential.
2. Approve Sketches & Color
Never pay 100% upfront. Pay in 3 comfortable stages
(30% Sketches • 40% Color • 30% Final Delivery) using your regular Visa,
Mastercard, or US Bank Transfer (ACH) via official Payoneer Billing invoice.
3. Receive Print-Ready Files
High-resolution files prepared to KDP and IngramSpark specifications. If the platform requests formatting changes, I’ll fix them free.
