Exclusively representing

Steve Dorado

Steve Dorado

Steve Dorado - Children's book illustrator. China

Chinese children’s illustrator Steve Dorado has a true talent when it comes to creating lively, colorful imagery populated by fun little characters that kids engage with. From cheerful crocodiles to cowboy cats and on to naughty racoons, there’s always a little humor and cheekiness to keep young readers smiling.
With seven years’ experience working in an illustration studio, Steve understands what clients need and also what subjects entertain young children. Based in the city of Chengdu, Sichuan Province, he’s a dedicated artist and clients like the range of ideas he comes up with during a project. His creative inspiration comes from European village architecture, ancient Chinese paintings and Japanese manga.

Approach

Steve likes to vary the media he uses depending on the story he’s illustrating. He works digitally, but also uses pencils, watercolors and acrylics. Sometimes he experiments with collage.

Styles

Colorful and humorous, Steve’s artworks vary in style and he’s highly skilled when it comes to creating characters with a unique look for each book or series he’s commissioned to work on.

Awards

2015 – National Library of China Award – Most Beautiful Book

Client list

Steve’s clients include Capstone Publishing, Pearson, National Geographic, JWT, Girl Guiding UK, Tinman Arts, China Children’s Publishing, Lele Fun and 21st Century Press.
Comic crocodile illustration by Steve Dorado
Steve Dorado
Children and horse rider
Steve Dorado
graphic illustration of bear
Steve Dorado
animal illustration for children book
Steve Dorado
historical illustration of Warriors
Steve Dorado
cowboy for children book
Steve Dorado
Bee and flowers pencil made illustration
Steve Dorado
ladybird illustration
Steve Dorado
line illustration of ladybird
Steve Dorado
Dinosaurs and insects illustration for children book
Steve Dorado
insects illustration by steve dorado
Steve Dorado
acrylic illustration of little chicken
Steve Dorado
graphical illustration of Chinese story nian
Steve Dorado
nian children book story
Steve Dorado
street scene of Chinese story nian children book
Steve Dorado
children book story nian
Steve Dorado
The Ugly Duckling Story watercolor
Steve Dorado
Children's Book ugly ducking
Steve Dorado
cocoon and children illustration
Steve Dorado
children book illustration
Steve Dorado
line illustration of two men with weapon
Steve Dorado
fantasy illustration of dwarf
Steve Dorado
line illustration of warrior
Steve Dorado
children book character illustration
Steve Dorado
watercolor illustration of  woman shearing
Steve Dorado
Illustration of  woman weaving
Steve Dorado
Howdy
We are happy to help!