Children's Illustration

Michael Bayouth’s specialty is children. With decades of experience at Disney Home Video creating and illustrating numerous cover artwork for such classics as 101 Dalmatians and The Rescuers Down Under to name a few, he grasps the essential appeal of what kids desire. He excels in designing engaging characters and book covers, illustrations, logos, and interior art that not only convey your story but also leave both children and parents filled with joy and wonder. As a professional storyboard artist for film and TV, he knows how to transform written concepts into vibrant visuals—that’s his day job. He received the “Children’s Book Cover of the Year Award” from Bedside Reading for “Eli Benjamin Bear” and has garnered numerous accolades as a screenwriter. For Universal, he designed the original cover for “The Land Before Time,” a cornerstone of Steven Spielberg’s billion-dollar franchise.  

Michael resides in Portland, Oregon, and is highly efficient and fluent in English. You will hold all rights to your artwork with unlimited usage. Additionally, he offers Paperback Amazon Self-Publishing at a significantly reduced rate when you purchase a 32-page Standard Children’s Picture Book package. 

Marketing your children’s book with a proven name in children’s entertainment is a no-brainer. Let’s get started making the dream of your children’s book come true. Email him for a reasonably priced proposal today!