Discover the knowledge of Sapphire Illustrations

Where the art of book illustration is our area of specialization. Our goal at Sapphire Illustrations is to make your tales come to life via beautiful illustrations. Our services cover a broad range of options, such as creating visual tales that translate your words into vivid, lifelike graphics. We are experts in creating stunning cover art that inspires people to go further into your book. Our world-building experts can create a setting for your story that is as vivid and realistic as your plot requires. Infusing passion and atmosphere into each page, our character pictures bring your literary works to life. Sapphire Illustrations offers tailored solutions to fit your specific vision, whether you're writing children's books or novels for readers of all ages.

How we work

Growing

Where creativity meets responsibility

Sapphire Illustrationbegan in children’s publishing, and as we’ve grown, our work has too. New platforms, channels, markets and audiences.

We now work across: Publishing, Illustration, Fantasys, Film & TV, and Licensing. It gives the work we create more commercial potential, and gives our artists more opportunities.

As a global business, it’s also more important than ever to reflect the diversity in society, from children’s books to advertising campaigns. As we discover and develop new artists, we take this role seriously.

Children’s Publishing

Where it all began. We represent best-selling illustrators, from debut to established. They create picture books, fiction and non-fiction which regularly top bestseller lists and win awards around the world.

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Conceptual

We've discovered and developed artists who'll meet your needs, whether in advertising, editorial, packaging, homeware... License the work or commission something new. Our agents are a small team who'll help you create big impact. Take a look at portfolios.

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Minimalist

Sapphire IllustrationLiterary represent some of the most exciting authors of our time, across picture books, chapter books, middle grade and young fiction. From debut to established storytellers, they champion distinctive voices, fresh perspectives and original narratives.

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Fantasy

Choose designs to license for cards, stationery and gift wrap, or bring your vision to life with a direct commission. We regularly brief artists to create new, on-trend work, so there’s always something different to see. We’ve also developed bespoke software that keeps the process smooth at every step.

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Our Story

A bit about us (if you must)

Did you know that Vicki, our founder, was the first illustrators’ agent to be nominated for literary agent of the year? And was nominated a second time in 2021? We were also the first illustration agency to attend China’s book fairs, and have a hard brick office in America (not just a satellite agent).

We even have a full in-house marketing department and developed our own sector-specific software to keep processes simple. We also want our artists to feel part of a community, and our annual Christmas and Summer parties are just two of the ways we do that.

And did you know we co-founded the Alligators Mouth Award for illustrated early fiction?

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