Artist-directed AI
Images are guided, selected, edited, and arranged with human judgment.
AI-assisted, artist-directed publication creation
Books are changing. So is illustration.
After 20+ years helping authors and publishers bring projects to life, I now use illustration experience, AI-assisted image creation, layout tools, and publishing knowledge to help people finish better books and publications faster.
20+years in books
100sof author projects
1clear practical process
Experience first
20+ years of book and illustration experience, now using modern tools openly.
I have worked with hundreds of self-publishing authors and clients on books, covers, spot illustrations, page layout, print files, and publishing support. AI does not replace that experience. It gives me a faster way to explore, revise, and build finished books, publications, and visual projects with the creator still at the center.
AI transparency
No hiding the tools.
Some projects use AI-assisted image creation. Some use traditional illustration. Some use a mix of art direction, editing, layout, image cleanup, typography, and production work. You will know what kind of process you are choosing before the project starts.
Publishing-focused
The goal is not just pretty pictures. The goal is a finished book or publication that can actually be printed, uploaded, or used.
Clear process
We decide the style, format, budget, and usage needs before production begins.
Services
New AI-era book and publication services
Book Checkup
$150
For authors, publishers, and creators who already have a manuscript, artwork, rough book, zine, guide, workbook, or publication and need a professional review before publishing.
- Book/project review
- KDP or print-readiness notes
- Art/style direction
- Clear next-step plan
AI-Assisted Book Setup
$450+
For authors and creators who want help developing the look of a book or publication using artist-directed AI, page planning, and production guidance.
- Visual style exploration
- Character/look development
- Sample page direction
- Basic layout guidance
- Commercial usage permission for delivered project files
Complete Guided Book
$800+
For authors and creators who want hands-on help building a complete small book, booklet, zine, workbook, guide, or illustrated publication with AI-assisted visuals and publishing support.
- Image direction and generation support
- Page-by-page visual planning
- Layout and production help
- KDP-ready guidance
- Final project files for publishing or production use
Traditional / Non-AI Illustration
Custom quote
For clients who specifically want custom non-AI illustration, hand-created artwork, or a rights-transfer agreement. This is a different labor level and is priced separately.
Request QuoteRights and usage
Clear rights policy for AI-assisted work
For AI-assisted projects, clients receive broad commercial usage permission for the final approved files delivered for their project. This includes use for print books, ebooks, Amazon KDP, publications, websites, social media, and normal promotion.
Because AI-generated material may not always qualify for copyright protection, I do not promise exclusive copyright ownership over every AI-generated element. I do not sell rights I may not legally own. I do transfer or license any rights I personally control in my human-created work, including layout, editing, design, art direction, image selection, modifications, and final production files.
Traditional non-AI illustration projects can include stronger rights-transfer terms by written agreement.
This is practical publishing permission, not a false copyright promise.
Other AI creative services
Custom renders, visual concepts, and short AI-assisted video work
The studio can also help with non-book creative work when the project needs strong visual direction, clean image generation, video production, or practical production support. These are quoted by scope because a single polished render is a different job than a sequence of edited video shots.
Custom AI Render
$125+
For a polished single image, concept render, product-style visual, character idea, scene, cover concept, or promotional image.
- Prompt and visual direction
- Image generation and selection
- Basic cleanup or crop
- Commercial usage permission for delivered file
AI-Assisted Video Production
$250+
For short videos, motion tests, book promos, product or publication clips, social media pieces, and AI-assisted video production with human editing direction.
- Concept and shot direction
- AI-assisted video generation support
- Basic editing and pacing direction
- Usage guidance for delivered clip
AI Promo / Trailer Package
$500+
For a more planned sequence using AI visuals, short clips, stills, titles, pacing, and edit direction for a book or creative project.
- Creative direction
- Visual and shot planning
- AI image/video asset support
- Basic production guidance
Custom Creative Quote
Custom quote
For larger render sets, longer videos, unusual formats, private client work, or projects that need a written scope before payment.
Request QuoteWhen the scope is clear, a 50% deposit can reserve production time. Deposit page
Free tool
Free Book App
I also built a simple free app where you can arrange pages, add artwork and text, export print-ready files, and prepare a book or simple publication for Amazon KDP.
Testimonials
What clients say about working with Toby
“He listened, understood my needs, and delivered beautiful results within my budget.”
— Catherine Williams, Author
“He stood behind his work even after the sale. We’re already on our second book together.”
— Timothy Carter, Author
“Fast, fair, and unique. After 30 years of searching, I finally found the right illustrator.”
— Ed Franklin, Education Professional
Have a book, publication, rough draft, or unfinished visual project?
Send what you have. I can help you figure out whether it needs illustration, AI-assisted visuals, layout help, production cleanup, custom renders, video support, or just a clear path to finishing.