Design & Illustration
DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY TO SUIT YOUR STORY
We believe in working with our clients to ensure that the designs and illustrations created suit their vision and bring their stories to life. Throughout the illustration and design process we meet with our clients frequently to review progress, make edits and discuss how we can make their project have the greatest impact. We happily provide guidance and advice to self-publishing authors so that they have the highest opportunity for success. Each story is unique and has something truly special about it. Using the right visual language helps express that uniqueness to the right audience in a way that resonates with them.
Stories We’ve Worked On
The Name I Call myself by hasan namir
Illustration
Soon to be Published by Arsenal Pulp Press “The Name I Call Myself” written by Hasan Namir with illustrations by Cathryn John, is a coming of age story about Ari, a young child who struggles with gender identity. This has been one of our favourite illustration pieces because of the ethereal nature of the imagery and the issues that it addresses. This is a coming of age story that tackles self love and self acceptance in a not so friendly world.
The Name I Call My self is now available on Arsenal Pulp Press’s website.
Click Here to Check it Out! Or click the button to learn more about the process.
Reo the ranch dog by colby jenkins
Book Design, Illustration
Reo, a fluffy mini Australian Shepard, loves his life as a ranch dog! He spends his days working hard at the Lazy U Ranch with his best friend, Charlie the Horse. Calving season is a busy time of year for these two best friends, so what happens when Reo stumbles upon a baby calf who needs his help? Follow along on the adventure and see how Reo and Charlie come to the rescue and save the day!
Reo The Ranch Dog is a heartwarming story about a farm dog and his best friend as they work to save a baby calf from the cold. Colby Jenkins, Cathryn John and The Self Publishing Agency worked closely together to create harmony on each page.
Scout and Kit Become Friends by heather androsoff
Book Design, Illustration
Scout and Kit Become Friends is the first in what is soon to be a series of social stories for kids. The tale follows Scout through their day as they learn how to make a new friend. With the guidance of Moon the Owl, Scout learns to introduce themselves and share their likes and dislikes to help find friendship with Kit the Squirrel. Now released, this adorable tale is perfect for classrooms, daycares, libraries and the like. It’s sure to be a classic!
We have recently created a Scout & Kit calendar as well! Check it out at scoutandkit.com
I Don’t Want To by madison reaveley & megan williams
Book Design, Illustration
Written by Madison Reavely and Megan Watt, “I Don’t Want To” follows five friends as they head to summer camp and find that facing their fears can actually be fun…when they are faced with friends. This epic summer classic is perfect for any kids fearing separation from their parents and looking for an adventurous tale of friendship.
Illustrations and Design by Cathryn John of Flo. Studios. Publishing help from The Self Publishing Agency.
Sleeping critters by josephine chan
Book Design, Illustration
It’s true! Every Body Moves. This book was created as a teaching guide for movement instructors working with young children. It also is a great read for kids from all walks of life who might benefit from some mindfulness and movement. Written by Josephine Chan, it explores different poses in a playful, musical way, following the tune of Frere Jacques.
This soon to be self-published book is a fun page turner that is definitely going to make a splash in the movement and mindfulness industry!
Don’t Call The Office By Madison reaveley & megan williams
Book Design, Illustration
This lighthearted tale was the first book I ever illustrated. Written by award winning author Megan Williams and her step daughter Madi Reaveley, this story tells the tale of Cameron, a girl growing up with two families. Madi and Megan have written a story that truly shows the benefits and challenges that come with growing up in two households.
Bug Slug Soup For My Family by michael dixon
Book Design, Illustration
Written by Michael Dixon, Bug Slug Soup for my Family is a children’s book filled with laughter and delight for both the kids and adults who read it. Soon to be published, Bug Slug Soup has been appraised by even Neal McDonough and his family. It’s a lively story about parents who decide to play a bit of a prank on their unsuspecting kids.
Other Books We’ve Worked On
Newport Jane By Katie Bieksa
Cover Design and Illustration
“From the outside, Ellen has it all: a glamorous new life in a sun soaked city more like a movie set than the small Northern town where she grew up, and her very own McDreamy. But being married to a gorgeous, brilliant cardiac surgeon also means standing in his shadow, putting aside her dreams to follow his and having way too much time home alone to thing about how much she’s given up to follow him to California.”
Working with Katie was such a pleasure. This was the very first novel that our founder, Cathryn, designed and Illustrated. It’s what lead Flo. Studios to where we are today.
This book’s cover design marked a turning point in Cathryn’s career and opened up a lot of doors. It also began our community partnership with The Self Publishing Agency.
Check out the Self Publishing Agency: Click Here
Dunia Tozy’s “Around the World” Collection
Book Design, Illustration Editing for Print
Dunia Tozy has created a set of two beautiful colouring books! Using the illustrations Dunia provided, we edited them to fit and pop on each page! Even if they were different sizes. Dunia chose the colour scheme for the covers and we simply put everything together with some lovely interior text.
We prepared each document for upload on Ingram Spark, as well as for local printing.
Finn and the friends of the forest by Julie Flynn
Illustration Assistance and Finalization
Written by Julie Flynn, this book follows Finn, a young boy who was transformed into a mountain adventurer by his wilderness-loving Granny and a magical backpack called BP.
This book showcases the power of teamwork.
Jaz, the original illustrator was strapped for time with too many projects. She turned to us to have the illustrations rendered in the same style as the rest of her work. Jaz was able to provide us with sketched linework for each page and we took on the rest from there. It’s always good to know that your chosen illustrator has a skilled, trusted and easy to work with teammate who can replicate their style. You never know what life may throw their way! At Flo. Studios, Cathryn John and Jess Stanley are able to work together to get each project done beautifully, even if there are unforeseen set backs.
Book design and cover design by Jazmin Welch
Books By Kids, For Kids:
Flo. Studios Services: Book Design, Cover Design, Cover Illustration.
Choose Kind By Jack Strong
Cover Design, Book Design, Cover Illustration
“By doing our part to choose kind in all that we do, we have the power to change the world, and our minds, for the better.”
Written by 9 year old Jack, this book details his thoughts on the world and how we should all Choose Kind!
Flo. Studios worked with Jack to bring to life his vision for Choose Kind, within budget and a tight timeline. This book was a ton of fun to work on, Jack and his mom worked super hard on their end to make sure that the content was strong, edited and captivating. We took inspiration from a few books that Jack provided us as part of our design discovery process.
As with every book, we like to layer in the character of the Author within the design. We care about our clients and want to see them succeed! Each book design process starts with a preliminary direction call to chat about vision, goals and timelines.
Flo. Studios Services: Book Design, Cover Design, Cover Illustration.
Flo. Studios Services: Book Design, Cover Design, Cover Illustration.
Cathy’s Adventures By Jada Waite
Cover Design, Book Design, Illustration Rendering for Print
Cathy’s adventures is a fascinating story that acts as a window into the perspective of a nine year old as they experience the global pandemic caused by Covid-19.
Jada is a prolific writer, with over six hundred pages of stories written out(and counting!)
This particular book runs at 136 pages long and follows the protagonist Cathy as she learns to navigate a rapidly changing world.
With help from Flo. Studios, we turned Jada’s notebook and sketches into a published children’s book with full colour illustrations. We scanned her original illustrations and digitally rendered them with colour to enhance the reader’s experience as they read Jada’s book.
As always, we kept the book within budget and delivered the print-ready files according to our pre-determined schedule.
