Illustrations will make or break a children’s book, and Krystal MADE my children’s book! She truly brought my words to life with vibrant watercolor illustrations. When I did a book signing at Barnes and Noble and sold out within 1 hour I knew I had to write a second book. The minute people saw her depiction of my western/cowgirl childhood, they immediately had to open it up and take a look. Krystal and I have worked together on 3 projects now and are about to work on a Christmas children’s book! I trust her to do a wonderful job, and encourage anyone to build a working relationship with Krystal. She has made my author dreams really come true. 

— K. Martin

I am the author of The Baby Detectives, a children’s book series that follows the adventures of a young toddler and her trusted toys that come to life to help solve the mysteries created in a child’s imagination. When searching for the perfect illustrator of animals for the children’s books, I discovered a playful drawing of a fox by Krystal Kramer, Coast to Coast Artist LLC. Its blend of simplicity and rich detail, from the delicate watercolors to the lifelike fur and twinkle in its eye, instantly captivated me. In that moment, I knew without a doubt that only Krystal could bring the characters in my books to life. The illustrations she created for the book covers and interior pages did not disappoint and drew the readers into the stories at first glance. Her artistic talents, valuable editing advice, professionalism, and friendship make her an intricate member of my publishing team. Now, as we embark on the fourth book in the series, I smile knowing the best decision I made began with that playful little fox.

— J. Goon

"Working with Krystal was an absolute pleasure. I had a dream to write a children's book with very specific watercolour illustrations, and she made that dream come true with precision, beauty, and timeliness. Krystal was incredibly responsive to any questions I had, as well as suggestions for change, and consistently communicated her plan very openly. The final work she delivered was incredible, in easy to access formats, tailored to exactly what I needed in order to go ahead and publish my children's book, "The Story of Faith". Since the publication of my book, I have had many people comment on how beautiful and fitting the illustrations are. I would 100% work with Krystal again, and recommend her to anyone!"

— Jannine Koert - Stories Against Stigma

I fell in love with Krystal’s art work the moment I saw it online and was thrilled when she agreed to illustrate one of my children’s books. I came to her with a vague notion of the illustration style I envisioned and Krystal nailed it in her first sketch. She provided a clear timeline and she stuck to it. Communication was excellent between us, Krystal always got back to me promptly when I had a question or wanted to alter a sketch. She was endlessly patient with my picky requests (eg. “can you put the black horse to the left of the white one?”). The end result was a publisher-ready file, text and illustrations formatted and ready to submit.

 It was a joy working with Krystal throughout the entire process. If you’re looking for someone to illustrate a children’s book, she has my highest recommendation.'

— H. Woodhouse

We are so grateful for Krystal’s artistic talent —our book truly wouldn’t be the same without her. She brought our words to life in the most beautiful, imaginative way. Every page has vibrant colors, expressive characters, and a sense of wonder that draws readers in. Krystal captured the story's heart with warmth and creativity, far beyond what we envisioned. She was professional, easy to work with, and met every deadline and milestone. 

— K. & T. Birdsong 

Krystal captured the nuances of my characters so well! (And they were dogs!) She is very responsive, professional, and understands technology. Any writer would be lucky to have her as an illustrator!

— M. Rokos

 Working with Krystal on Sham the Pony with a Heart of Gold was nothing short of magical. She took my words — the story of my daughter and her pony — and breathed life into them in a way that exceeded every expectation. The emotions behind the story, the love, the bond — she captured it all so perfectly that it brought tears to my eyes and my daughter’s. Her illustrations didn’t just complement the story; they elevated it, turning a beautiful story into a true work of art. I am beyond grateful for her talent, her heart, and the care she put into every single detail.  

— A. Mathis

Krystal was an absolute delight throughout the entire illustration process. She is detail oriented, creative and brought my children’s book to life through her imagination! Krystal was always friendly, professional, easy to communicate with and organized. I would easily recommend her to anyone looking to illustrate their book! 

— J. Andrasko 

I am new to the process of writing children's books and was a bit nervous about the illustration process. Krystal has been phenomenal and very friendly to work with. She really made my characters come to life and I’m excited to continue working with her for many more books. I highly recommend her!

— Lauren R.

As a first-time self-publishing author, Krystal was by far my best investment and most valuable resource! Her expertise and knowledge made the process so much easier to navigate. Krystal's prompt communication and genuine desire to see me succeed made working with her a real joy. She was very in tune with the mission of my work and her talent as an artist speaks for itself. Her illustrations absolutely set my book apart amongst other self-published works. It is obvious why so many authors return to her over and over for further endeavors.

— A. Key