Illustration Services
Editorial Design & Typesetting
I design clean, thoughtful layouts for books, magazines, catalogs, manuals, and other publications. This includes book covers, interior page design, typography, typesetting, image placement, and layout systems that help the final piece feel polished and easy to read.
Editorial Illustration
I design cohesive, story-driven publications from cover to final page, combining layout design, typesetting, custom illustration, and visual direction. My focus is on creating thoughtful design systems that bring consistency, personality, and polish to every page. With extensive experience in self-publishing, I’m a strong creative partner for authors who want cover design, interiors, illustrations, and publication-ready files handled in one place.
Children's Books
I specialize in soft, expressive illustrations for children’s books that help bring each author’s story to life with warmth, imagination, and personality. From character design and cozy scenes to full-page spreads and cover art, I focus on illustrations that feel gentle, personal, and connected to the heart of the story.
Josh
Nicol did an outstanding job on our illustration project. She really listened to our ideas, added her own creative vision, and delivered something truly special. Her communication was clear and timely, and the final result was exactly what we were hoping for—and more. We highly recommend Nicol for your next illustration or design project!
Anissa
Nicol is a joy to work with! She is professional, patient, honest, thoughtful, gentle, and extremely talented as an artist (and so much more). Nicol walked me through every step of the process for illustrating my 1st children's book and I cannot thank her enough. If you're in the market for an illustrator, I highly recommend working with Nicol Belvedere! Working with her is like a (wonderful) dream.
Kenia
I have enjoyed working with such a creative visionary as is Nicol! Her ability to listen and create designs that bring to life all the ideas in my head and they are always better than I imagined. I have recommended Nicol to coworkers and friends because I know that they will be incredibly happy with her work and her positive and outgoing attitude.
Katherine
Not only are her designs top of the line, but her response time is like no other! Have enjoyed working with her on a few projects but her illustrations on my children’s books have been my favorite up to date.