Hi, I’m Bethsaida Jake — thanks for being here.

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I’m a freelance illustrator with a focus on children’s books and story-driven illustration. My work centers around narrative, character, and quiet moments — artwork that leaves room for imagination and invites viewers into the world of a story.

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I grew up homeschooled, surrounded by art and books, and later taught elementary art within the homeschool community. Those experiences continue to shape how I approach illustration, with care for storytelling, visual pacing, and the way children connect with images over time.

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After illustrating my first children’s book, my work has continued to grow around projects that feel thoughtful and meaningful for young readers, while also including other illustration work that aligns with a narrative or expressive approach.

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If you’re working on a smaller or thoughtfully developed project, you can expect close collaboration and a careful, intentional process, with particular interest in book-related and narrative illustration.