Children’s Book Illustrator


Writing & Illustrating Stories for Curious, Thoughtful Young Readers

I’m Andie Mae, a children’s book illustrator and author behind Designing Indie. I create expressive, story-driven children’s books and illustrations that blend imagination, emotion, and visual storytelling — helping stories come alive on the page.

I’ve both written and illustrated my own children’s books and collaborated with others to bring their stories to life. Whether you’re a publisher, author, or someone with a story idea, I offer experience across the full creative process.

​Children’s Books by Andie Mae

Matilda the Flower
A gentle story about belonging, courage, and finding where you fit.

Matilda the Flower follows a lonely daisy who learns that sometimes stepping away from what’s familiar can lead to something beautiful. A heartfelt, visually rich story about growth and connection.

📘 Available on Amazon
Jack & Mr. Smith
A darkly whimsical children’s story with an unexpected edge.

This imaginative tale blends humor and caution, pairing expressive illustration with a bold narrative voice.

⚠️ Includes themes and illustrations that may be unsettling for younger readers.

📘 Available on Amazon
Don’t Touch Nate
A story about boundaries, empathy, and understanding.
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Don’t Touch Nate explores emotional awareness and personal boundaries through expressive illustration and thoughtful storytelling. Inspired by own late, great dog Nate, whose lifelong struggles with reactivity and aggression made him unsafe for children, this book was written to help teach kids that while all dogs are great, not all dogs are safe. 
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📩 Available to publishers upon request.

​Available as a Children’s Book Illustrator

In addition to my own books, I work as a children’s book illustrator for:
  • Authors seeking an illustrator
  • Publishers developing new titles
  • Creators with a story idea who need visual direction
I can:
  • Illustrate completed manuscripts
  • Help develop characters and visual style
  • Collaborate on pacing, tone, and storytelling
  • Bring early concepts all the way to publication-ready artwork
​My Illustration Style & Process
  • Expressive, narrative-focused illustration
  • Strong attention to emotion, character, and mood
  • Collaborative process with sketches and mockups
  • Experience as both author and illustrator
  • Artwork created with print and publication standards in mind
I believe the best children’s book illustrations don’t just decorate a story — they help tell it.
Let’s Create a Children’s Book Together

If you’re looking for a children’s book illustrator who understands storytelling from both the visual and narrative side, I’d love to collaborate.

Call or Text: 417-848-0932
Email: [email protected]

Let’s bring your story to life 📚✨