Kimberley Cummings Illustration

Picturebook Illustrations

I love combining both traditional and digital techniques to craft captivating visuals that appeal to publishers, authors, and creative partners alike.

If you’re on the hunt for a children’s book illustrator here in the UK, looking to commission some bespoke artwork, or simply want to explore a collection of charming character designs and engaging narrative scenes, you’re in for a treat! My illustration gallery is a showcase of my unique style and storytelling flair — an invitation to step into my whimsical world.

The Little Witch Who Couldn't Fly

This is self led picture book that im currently writing and illustrating for the Macmillan prize 2026. 

page 1 and 2

Pages 9 and 10

Competition Illustrations

These are illustrations from various competition I've entered.

Fabulous Frank Spread 2

Fabulous Frank Spread 3

Fabulous Frank Spread 8

Help I'm stuck spread 1

Help I'm stuck spread 2

Super Fred

This is the first ever book I've illustrated. It was an art college friends self published book .

A fluffy dog in a superhero cape, posing proudly with a playful expression.
A dog in a cape flies through the air, wearing blue underwear.
A child joyfully flies a kite shaped like a superhero in a vibrant outdoor scene.
A robber runs, holding a swag bag while a dog flies in a red cape, whooshing through the air.
A group of children watches a giant set of underpants suspended between two trees.
the robber is caught in the giant blue underpants in between two trees
A dog in a cape hovers over the robber, triumphant that he has been caught
Children cheering with a superhero dog in a cape, celebrating joyfully.
A dog wearing a cape with the text "THE END" above it.

The Shoemaker and the Elves

This was from my last assignment of unit 1 in the first year of my BA illustration. I had to choose a fairy-tale and illustrate it. I chose the shoemaker and the elves by the Brothers Grimm.

An elderly couple seated at a table with fabric, a candle, and a clock in the background.
An elderly shoemaker in an apron examines a pair of purple shoes on his workshop table.
A man with a beard holds purple shoes in a dimly lit workshop with a candle.
A man and a woman converse at a wooden counter, with shoes placed between them.
An elderly man gestures joyfully, surrounded by a yellow shoe, a pink shoe, and a candle.
Two women in vibrant dresses speak to an elderly man at a wooden table with objects.
An elderly couple sharing a moment by a table with shoes and a candle.
A candlelit room with two figures behind a white sheet, a clock and a hammer visible.
Two small green creatures engage in mischievous activities in a dimly lit room.
A peculiar creature sits in a dimly lit room with a candle, clock, and oversized boot.
A dark room with a clock, candle, and two shadowy figures near a door.
A dimly lit room with a clock, a candle, and scattered green, red, and white objects.
A green-clad figure stands beside a small gnome in a dimly lit room with a clock.
Two cartoonish characters in a dimly lit room, one holding a candle, with a clock on the wall.

Perry Mortem, Raven Detective

Another friend from art college had an idea about a raven detective investigating a robbery at a museum. I created these two illustrations, and then it didn't go anywhere, which was a shame, but I really enjoyed doing these illustrations.

Self-Led Illustrations

All of my ideas and possible characters for my own children's picture books.

An illustration of a little witch stood behind a cauldron with her cat and her friend, the ghost
picture book illustration of a little witch and her cat carving a pumpkin
picture book illustration of a little witch and her cat making potions
Me, as a child standing in my childhood garden with gloves on, holding a worm
little girl picture book illustration, side view and forward view
Little girl picture book illustration of her jumping in a puddle
Illustration of me looking like I don't know what's going on
picture book illustration of a gnome riding a snail

Celebrating Sainsbury's 150 years

I was asked way back in 2019 to create this huge sign for the storefront of Sainsbury's near Team Valley in Gateshead. This was a recreation of the first storefront back in 1869. It was to join in celebrating the 150th anniversary of Sainsbury's. It took me over a week and lots of black paint! 

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