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I`ve got a crazy notion in my head to write a childrens book based on some characters my little boy thought up, i`ve never done anything like this before, so have no idea where to start, writing it will be the easy part, but as it`s going to be aimed at pretty young children so they`ll be lots of illustrations (every other page) I have absolutely no artistic talent, so i`m hoping to find someone who does.
I can`t afford to pay much as the book will primarily be for our own enjoyment but obviously if a publisher shows an interest that`d be brilliant.
Is there anyway i can find artists who would be willing to do some work at below market rates? Maybe for a share of any profits? Or students who want the experience?
Does anyone know of any such websites where i could post my request without it sticking out like a sore thumb and offending those who would expect professional levels of pay?
Thanks for any help.

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Or students who want the experience?
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Or if he`s old enough to do his own drawings the result could be really really cute and would be a special record of his young creativity.

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This item was edited on Friday, 8th December 2006, 23:03

Oh-My-Jesus_Fooking-Christ. I Had those!!

ahem.. I mean.. my sisters did.... I just read them...

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Or if he`s old enough to do his own drawings the result could be really really cute and would be a special record of his young creativity.

Remember these?:

www.easyontheeye.net/ladybird/70s/garden/793.htm

Yeah, that`s a good idea that i had considered, but he`s got various learning difficulties and drawing isn`t really his strong point.
I do like the childish hand drawn look though, maybe i ought to post on a childrens forum asking for submissions.