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Ann Remen-Willisremenwillis@gmail.comPublished WorksMAGAZINES American Girl, Babybug, Boston Magazine, Cricket, Highlights for Children, Ladybug, Southern Living, Spider PUBLISHERS Addison Wesley, Augsburg Fortress Publishers, Brainstorm, Benzinger, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, Group Publishing, Hampton-Brown/National Geographic, Harcourt School Publishers, Houghton Mifflin, Klutz, Northwestern Publishing House, PCI Educational Publishing, Pearson Education, Picture Window Books, Pleasant Company, Quarasan!, Reader's Digest Books for Young Families, SRA/McGraw-Hill, TCI, WGBH Television, Wright Group/McGraw-Hill, Zaner-Bloser AGENCIES Aptara, Dinardo Design, FDG Creative, GGS Design (formerly Design 5 Creative), JDI Apollo, Mazer, Morgan-Cain, Sallie Baldwin GAMES/PUZZLES Hasbro, Mattel, Ravensberger
Anna Raffanna.raff@yahoo.comBioAnna Raff is an illustrator and designer based in New York City. She has been recognized by CMYK Magazine, as one of the "Top 100 New Creatives," and The Society of Children's Book Authors and Illustrators (SCBWI) with a Portfolio Honor. Her illustration work has appeared in print in The Washington Post and Kiwi Magazine among others, and featured on television on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," and the "MTVu Woodie Awards." Anna has a BA from Connecticut College, an MFA from the School of Visual Arts, and over 19 years of experience in children's publishing as a designer at HarperCollins, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art among others.
Anne Catharine Blakeannecatharineblake@gmail.comBioAnne Catharine Blake is a creative blend of Americans and Canadians. Known as Catharine or Cathy to her friends, she grew up half time in Canada on a farm, and half time in the US around the theatre and her grandfather’s commercial art studio. Her illustrations have appeared in over 60 publications, including children’s books, magazines and newspapers. Her art has also been exhibited in galleries and can be viewed in private and public collections. Catharine loves to draw and learn exciting new ways to create art, whether it’s with a digital pen on a Wacom Cintiq or on paper and pencil. She is also notorious for sketching on sticky notes and leaving a trail wherever she goes. Most days, Catharine can be found in her studio on the 3rd floor of the Hala B. Darling House in Upstate New York. With her studio cat, Hala to keep her company, she paints, draws, writes, and teaches art and design online at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh to undergraduate students both in the US and abroad. Memberships • Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators, Los Angeles, CA • Society of Illustrators, New York, NY Education • MFA, Illustration 2008, Hartford Art School • MA, Illustration 2006. Syracuse University • Emily Carr University, 1990's B.C. Canada
Anne-Marie Perksjustanillustrator@me.comPublished WorksThe Tortoise Who Bragged by Betsy Franco, Clever Calculator Cat by Betsy Franco, Clever Calculations About Cats and Other Cool Creatures by Betsy Franco- Stokes Publishing, Lines in the Sand; New Writing on War and Peace (Anthology) edited by Mary Hoffman and Rhiannon Lassiter - Francis Lincoln UK, the Complete Ginseng Handbook by Jaques MoraMarco - Contemporary Books Inc
Barbara Pollakbarbara@happypix.comBioBarbara Pollak is San Francisco based illustrator, author and painter who lives with an assortment of children, animals and fish. Her clients have included: Girl's Life, Time For Kids, Scholastic, Lerner, Penguin Putnam, Rigby, Rodale Press, Random House, Harcourt Brace and many others. She has also created interactive cards, posters, games and textbook illustrations for children and teen markets. Pollak authored and illustrated a picture book about gardening, community and food called 'Our Community Garden' published by Beyond Words Publishing in 2004. In 2011, Pollak and her husband co-founded Hard Boiled Industries, a new company which specializes in ipad/iphone/kindle and android based Apps for children. In her free time she enjoys traveling, painting and collecting all things Japanese.
Barbara Spurllbarbara@barbaraspurll.comBioBarbara's family traded the English fog for the wind-chill factor of Winnipeg, Canada when she was three-and-a-half. She survived the winters and Cream of Wheat, eventually moving east to Toronto to study art at the Artists' Workshop, the New School of Art and George Brown College. Barbara's humorous style has been said to portray "animals with attitude". Barbara has illustrated many children’s picture books including Rhinos for Lunch and Elephants for Supper!, Emma’s Eggs and others commissioned by publishers such as Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Scholastic Inc., Oxford University Press, Clarion and Zonderkidz.
Bill Bassobillbasso@gmail.comPublished WorksTOP OF THE PIZZAS , HOW TO TURN LEMONS INTO MONEY, HOW TO TURN WAR INTO PEACE, THE LITTLE RED CABOOSE, LITTLE MAX THE CEMENT MIXER, BAT BONES AND SPIDER STEW, A NEW BRAIN FOR IGOR, SPLISH! SPLASH!, ALL WASHED UP, DRAGON SLAYER'S ACADEMY SERIES, GHOST DOG, RACE TRACK ROBBERY, WOLFMAN SAM, FIELD TRIP TO FLYING FEATHERS FARM, ROSES ARE RED VIOLETS ARE BOO!, STARRY SKIES STICKER STORIES, JAMES AND THE DINOSAURS, MUD!, DINOSAUR DAYS, DINNER TIME!, SLIME WARS
Brenda Sextonbrenda@newshoesdesign.comBioBrenda Sexton has been involved in creative design and illustration for over 10 years. She has had the opportunity to work on many wonderful picturebook and activity book projects adding her expertise and creative eye. Brenda has been awarded first place in the humor whimsy category for her portfolio by the SCBWI. You can also see her whimsical work in the gift industry with her designs on everything from funny greeting cards to whimsical floor mats.
Carolyn Croll2manybabas@comcast.netpersonal web addresshttp://cateatsbananasandflies.blogspot.com
Cheryl Welchwelchdesign@aol.comBioMy illustrative focus has been two-fold—designing for surface/textiles and for children’s picture books. I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some great clients, and have illustrated product-driven textiles for Hasbro, packaging for Fisher-Price, and a Kindergarten Reader for Scott-Foresman. Whatever the project, my goal is to create art that inspires thought, evokes a smile, and serves a purpose. Whether creating a funny character or an everyday object, I use unusual colors, lines that sometimes don’t connect and seemingly impossible patterns jig-sawed together to become a strange and perfect new world filled with humor and surprise.
Chris Beatriceartist@chrisbeatrice.comCountryUnited States
Christine Schneiderchristy@yellowpencilstudio.comBioChristine M. Schneider grew up in Colorado and graduated with a BFA in Illustration from the University of Kansas in the United States. Christy owns Yellow Pencil Studio, Inc., an illustration and design studio. Some of her picture books for children include "Picky Mrs. Pickle," "Saxophone Sam and His Snazzy Jazz Band," "Under Construction," and "Look for Ladybugs." Christy lives in Lawrence, Kansas with her husband and daughter. To see more of her work, please visit her website at http://www.yellowpencilstudio.com. Partial client list: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Creative Teaching Press Highlights for Children Houghton Mifflin Company Intervisual Books/Piggy Toes Press Loyola Press Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Nick Jr. Magazine Oxford University Press Quarasan Scholastic Scott Foresman/Pearson Education Sesame Street Magazine Sopris West Walker & Company Weekly Reader Working Mother
Craig Orbackcraigart@msn.comCitySeattle
CRAVEN DESIGN Inc.cravendesign@mac.comBioCraven Design, Inc. Illustration Representative: Meryl Jones cravendesign@mac.com Serving the needs of publishers, editors and art directors, as well as toy and game manufacturers, we're here to help with convienient personalized service. ILLUSTRATORS REPRESENTED: Bernard Adnet Shirley Beckes Pamela Carroll Nelle Davis Daniel Delvalle Pat & Robin DeWitt Shelley Dieterichs Mordicai Gerstein Mike Gordon Gershom Griffith Christine Jenny Jan Naimo Jones Sophie Kittredge Loretta Krupinski Vickie Learner Joe LeMonnier Mike Maydak Kay McCabe Tim Pfeiffer Miriam Sagasti Heather Solomon Tom Sperling N Jo Tufts
Cyd Moorecydmoore@cydmoore.comBioCyd Moore has illustrated McDonald's Happy Meal boxes, CD's, magazine covers, posters, packaging, and more than 40 books, including the best selling I LOVE YOU, STINKY FACE series. She gets rave reviews from teachers and parents for her high energy school presentations, which include monstrous tales and delightful drawing demonstrations. This southern bell inspires gasps and giggles, creative thinking, and a love of story and art. Stop by www.CydMoore.com for more!
Dave Garbotdave@garbot.comPublished WorksSanta on the Loose!, Map Mania, Dino Mania, Space Mania, Weather Mania, Dinosaur Days, Goofy Jokes & Giggles, Taking No for an Answer, First Dog 1600 Pooch'lvania Avenue, Hurry Up!, Mazes Mats for Kids, The Dinosaur Dance, Doodle Mania
Dave Sullivanthe.illustrator@celticweb.comBioI have been a freelance illustrator for over 30 years and have worked in advertising (both freelance and as an art director), television, editorial, trade and educational publishing. I have several styles that I have developed over the years, two showcased here, and four of which are featured on my own site.
David Hohndavid@davidhohn.comPublished WorksFinding Fairies, The Blanket Show, A Gaggle of Geese and a Clutter of Cats, God Loves Me More Than That, God Gave Us Christmas, When God Created My Toes, Zachary Zormer: Shape Transformer
Diego Moscatomoscatodiego@gmail.comBioMy way of working is a combination of traditional and digital techniques. In traditional techniques, drawing and the ink is where I am more professional. Watercolors, watercolors, pencils and acrylics are the most commonly used soil but choose the more appropriate tool because each has its own character as to illustrate the text. Along with the use of digital tablet, Photoshop and versatility in reproduction of textures and strokes complete the process to meet deadlines without affecting image quality. These are digital media by email or yousendlt. My greatest affinity and experience is to the texts to a young audience, but I'm open to other audiences, texts or proposals. I bet for versatility.
Dominic Catalanodominic@annremenwillis.comPublished WorksAUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR: "Hush: A Fantasy in Verse," Gingham Dog Press, "Mr. Basset Plays," "Santa and the Three Bears," "Frog Went A-Courting," Boyds Mills Press, "Wolf Plays Alone," Philomel Books. ILLUSTRATOR: "Mouse Island," Clink Clank Clunk," "Bernard Wants a Baby," "Bernard Goes to School," "Bernard's Nap," "Bernard's Bath," "Merry Christmas Old Armadillo," "The Reason for the Pelican 35th Anniversiary Edition," Boyds Mills Press, "The Extraordinary Pig of Paris," "the Bear Who Loved Puccini," Philomel Books, "Rise and Shine," Harper Collins, "Rabbit Surprise," Ramdom House, "The Shepard's Christmas Story," "A Tree for Christmas," Concordia, "The Bremen Town Musicians," Reader's Digest, "the Wide World of Suzie Mallard," "A House for Wanda Wood Duck," Ducks Unlimited, "Basil Bear Learns to Tell Time," Basil Bear Goes to Preschool," Basil Bear Goes on a Trip," "Basil Bear Goes to Church," Multnomah Press. MAGAZINES: Spider, Highlights, Ladybug, Turtle, Children's Playmate, Children's Digest, Child Life, Puzzlemania, U.S. Kids, Cricket. EDUCATIONAL: SRA/McGraw Hill, Fluency Readers/McGraw Hill, Houghton Mifflin, Creative Teaching Press, Reading Powerworks/Sundance, Wright Group/McGraw Hill, Hampton Brown, Morgan Caine, Metropolitan Teaching and Learning, Scott Foresman, Silver Burdett, Modern Curriculum Press, Macmillian/McGraw Hill.
erika lebarreerika@erikalebarre.comBioErika LeBarre has always been exposed to art one way or another as she grew up. Her father worked as a car designer for the big three until he retired, and her mother was and still is a ceramicist. Erika's parents always encouraged her creative side. Drawing was her favorite thing to do, especially dinosaurs and monsters as subject matter. Erika graduated from the College for Creative Studies in 1990 with a BFA in illustration. She worked at an art studio with other illustrators and designers for over four years. Since then she has worked as a freelance illustrator out of her home. “Erika's work is beautiful and highly original. She always comes through with knock-out work, on time and without a hassle. She makes art directors look good! She is very thorough in her approach to an assignment and makes sure there are no unanswered questions and no unpleasant surprises. A real pro!” -Kelley Cunningham, AD for Highlights High Five Magazine You can see more of Erika's work at http://www.directoryofillustration.com/ArtistPortfolioThumbs.aspx?AID=5450 http://www.contact-creative.com/search.php#383771 http://www.altpick.com/elebarre
Fiona Sansomemail@fionasansom.comBioFiona studied Illustration at Kingston University, graduating with a BA (Hons) in 2004. Based in London, she works full-time as a freelance illustrator. Fiona endeavours to create images that are painterly, colourful and full of character. Favourite themes are fantasy, fairy tales and mythology. Clients have included HarperCollins (US), Oxford University Press, Scholastic, The Book Studio, Publications International, Miles Kelly Publishing, Top That Publishing, Spin Master Ltd, GGS Design and Brown Publishing Network.
Gaia Cornwallg.cornwall@gmail.comBioGaia Cornwall is an illustrator, (and sometimes animator,) who now splits her time between Brooklyn, NY and Providence, RI. After graduating from Pratt Institute, she worked on a variety of projects, –including producing a film festival, animating cartoons for network television and film, and working on a documentary– that gradually led her back to one of her first loves, illustration. Her work has been featured online, in interactive games, on assorted products, in films, as murals, and in various forms of print. Her hand drawn images tend to be realistically rendered, but with a whimsical touch, often employing patterns and botanical elements. Her favorite projects feature mischievous children. Gaia works at home with her two feline supervisors.
George BanagisGeoBanagis@gmail.comBioGeorge is a retired US Army illustrator from Owosso Michigan. He now lives in the picturesque wine country of Niagara County New York in the harbor village of Wilson with his wife of 35 years. He is focused on children's publications created with mixed media as well as advertising and design clients. George has been drawing since he could hold a pencil in his hand and graduated to Mixed Media as technology progressed. His unique style blends the aged wisdom of pen and paper with a water color wash. His is a style that charms both young and old. His creations tantalize the imagination and pull the reader into the page. When he is not drawing new creations he is spending time with his grandchildren which are according to him, "his greatest creation".
Helena Bogosianhelena@helenabogosian.comBioHelena Bogosian is the creator of the popular Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. series Clay Quests. She is the author/illustrator of I Can Count! I Can Add! published by the Penguin Group. Other clients include Highlights for Children and Boyds Mills Press.
Jack Pittmanjack@jackpittman.netBioThree times awarded Best in Advertising Illustration and Magazine Features Illustration in the National Cartoonists Society's Reuben Awards. Silver Award in NY's The One Show. More extensive bio in Who's Who in America.
Jackie Stafford...jackie@sniderillustrations.comPublished WorksSeymour The Scaredy Shark - Scholastic Build-A-Word - Innovative Kids The Biggest Snowball Fight - Scholastic By Myself or With My Friends - Creative Teaching Press Copy Cat - Gymboree Eight Legs are Great - Scholastic My Family and I/Mi Familia y yo - Me + Mi Publishing Petula Who Wouldn't Take a Bath - Harper Collins Pizza Pizzazz - Scholastic Skippy Skunk - Scholastic Why Can't You Fold Your Pants Like David Levine? - Harper Collins What's Up With That Cup?- Scholastic Lizzy's Dizzy Day - Scholastic Math Drills - Barnes and Noble Joke and Riddle Bally Hoo - Sterling Publishing The Tortoise and the Hare - Scholastic Writing Skills - Barnes and Noble
Jane Smithjane@superjane.comBioJane Smith loves paper. She has boxes and boxes of it, all organized by color. She enjoys creating collages that celebrate a child’s discovery of the world around them. Her work strives to capture those little moments when for the very first time a snail is revealed beneath a leaf or a garbage truck is seen out the window. And when the challenge of marrying a novelty element with images with text comes up, Jane is particularly excited. There is nothing more satisfying than a perfectly timed lift-the-flap or a surprising pop-up!
Jed Alexanderjedalexander@sbcglobal.netBioIf you're looking for a classic and timeless look, my work harks back to the golden age of 20th century children's book illustration, but with a contemporary feel and rich palette. After working in the editorial field for 10 years for such publications as LA Weekly, The Sacramento News and Review and The Santa Cruz Metro, I was inspired to return to my first love, children's illustration. To further this aim, I created a portfolio inspired by classic children's tales, for which I received best in show at the North/Central Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrator's Spring Spirit conference in 2010. I also received an Ignatz nomination for my graphic novel work for Alternative Comics. I studied illustration at San Jose State University where I received my degree. I am a current member of SCBWI.
Jessica Lynn Clarkjessilynnclark@gmail.comBioI'm from Alfred, Maine. I graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design in 2008 with a BFA in Illustration. I've freelanced for a few years working for Global Friends Foundation, illustrating a children`s book series. I recently finished illustrating another book for Birdland Yoga that teaches kids Yoga! I can't wait to see them all published. Currently I work at Fisherman's Eye Gallery and Fairweather Prints in Sitka, Alaska. I'm a member of SCBWI and MEIC, the Maine Illustrators Collective and I recently joined GSAC, the Greater Sitka Arts Council board. Please contact me if you are interested in my work, prints and commissions. Thanks for checking out my work! :)
Jim Caputojim@groggydog.comPublished WorksLadies and Gentlemen! The Dog I Can Bowl Rock Soup Daniel Boone Be Green Please! Your Health The Sports Zone The Animal Zone The History Zone The Classroom Zone The Science Zone Let's Go in the Funny Zone Let's Eat in the Funny Zone The Computer Zone The Ghost Zone The Fright Zone The Medical Zone A Kaleidoscope Kids Book: China A Kaleidoscope Kids Book: Japan The Safe Place How To Be Your Doctor's Favorite Patient Florida the Turtle Who Thinks He's a Dog
John Carrozzajcillustration@yahoo.comBio25 years professional experience as an illustrator, conceptualize, design and illustrate educational materials and children's books all within tight deadlines and budgets. Worked with editors, senior management as well as copy writers, printers other designers and illustrators to create the finished product.
Joyce Hesselberthjoyce@spurdesign.comBioJoyce Hesselberth's work has appeared in national ad campaigns, theater productions and numerous major newspapers and magazines. Joyce’s illustrations have been featured in articles by Print and Step-By-Step Graphics and have been recognized by American Illustration, Print, Society of Publication Design, and The New York Art Directors’ Club. She has taught illustration classes at the Maryland Institute, College of Art and has lectured for various AIGA chapters. She is currently working on her first children's book, due out in the Spring of 2010.
Judy Steadjudy@judystead.comBioMy freelance illustration career actually began in fourth grade, raking in playground quarters from friends who commissioned me to draw horses. Later, in college, I majored in my two favorite subjects, reading and drawing, a good combination for working as (sequentially) teacher, graphic designer, art director, illustrator, author, and painter. My last real job title was Sr. Interactive Designer for a top secret early-internet company in Cambridge, MA. I liked to say I was a construction worker on the Information Superhighway. I live with my family in Charlotte NC where my "treetop" studio overlooks some of Mother Nature's wildest work. My imagery appears in books, magazines, institutional and corporate publications, and licensed surface design. The Adobe Illustrator CS WOW! Books series features my art in the 2010‚ 2006, and 2004 editions. My creative work has been recognized with honors by Print Magazine's Regional Design Annual, Art Director's Club, and Bookbuilders of Boston. In favorable reviews from The Horn Book Guide, School Library Journal, Booklist, and Kirkus Reviews, my illustration has been called "exuberant, joyful, vibrant, lively, inviting, vivid, energetic, expressive". I've illustrated a dozen children's trade books, and THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS IN NORTH CAROLINA, credits me as author/illustrator.
karen craigkaren.craig1@gmail.comBioKaren Craig has been designing and illustrating for children for many years. She welcomes all projects, both large and small. Her first job was to conceptualize, design and illustrate kids' educational materials for Upstart, now owned by the Highsmith Company. This led her to a job with Nickelodeon where she was a senior designer for seven years, learning the many facets of working within the realm of licensed brands, products and properties. Karen has illustrated over 25 books for various publishers, based on the Nickelodeon series, Blue's Clues. Karen is a big fan of paper engineering and also enjoys creating 'artist books' of all kinds. The Museum of Modern Art published two of her pop-up card designs for their 2007 through 2011 Holiday lines. One of these designs was recently selected as a Louie Award finalist by the National Greeting Card Association. Karen's cloth book concept 'Play Pockets' was published by Innovative KIDS and received a Seal of Excellent from Creative Child Magazine. She is currently developing additional soft book and board book concepts, although she has yet to seek out a publisher. Inquiries welcome! Member SCBWI BFA Toy Design, The Fashion Institute of Technology
Kathryn Ault Noblenobleillustrations@comcast.netBioKathryn Ault Noble spent her early career in the South where she worked as a designer/art director on national and international accounts. Kathryn’s design work won ADDY awards from the Arkansas and Memphis Advertising Federations. Her first illustration client was Lucy Rigg, famed Teddy Bear artist, for whom Kathryn developed a line of teddy bear greeting cards. Then she went on to be represented by Susan Trimpe of Susan and Company and created illustrations for McMillan/McGrawHill and Houghton Mifflin. In 1995 Kathryn became a faculty member at The Art Institute of Seattle in the Animation and Game Arts Departments, teaching Concept Art and Digital Painting and was awarded Faculty of Excellence and Digital Master Painter Awards.
Kelly Kennedykelkennedy@earthlink.netBioBorn and raised in Los Angeles with all the pop culture that Southern California has to offer probably explains a little about my style. Before freelancing full time I worked in the animation business doing storyboards for a variety of kid's shows such as Dora the Explorer and others. While at Nickelodeon I created an animated film, 'The Baseball Card Shop' that continues to play in festivals all over the world. I have over 20 years experience in humor and juvenile illustration in children's publishing.
Laura Loganlaura@lauralogan.comPublished WorksSpring With Bunny by Lynn Plourde...Sterling Publications ©2012 Lidia's Christmas Kitchen, (Nonna Tell Me A Story) by Lidia Bastianich...Running Press Kids ©2010 Two To Cuddle by Eileen Spinelli...Ideals Publications ©2009 Easter Bunny's Workshop by Megan E. and Judith Bryant...Running Press Kids ©2009 Bill Martin Jr.'s Big Book of Poetry by Bill Martin Jr., foreword by Eric Carle...Simon & Schuster ©2008 I Can Play It Safe and On Those Runaway Days by Alison Feigh...Free Spirit Press ©2008 Nobody Ever Feels Orange by Jan Jugran...Piggy Toes Press ©2008 God's Great Big Love For Me by Max Lucado...Thomas Nelson ©2008 Jesus Loves Me, illustrated by Laura Logan...Ideals/CandyCane Press ©2008 I Love You, Teddy by Jan Jugran...Innovative Kids ©2007
Layne Johnsonlayne@laynejohnson.comPublished WorksRace the Wild Wind: A Story of the Sable Island Horses (Walker Books for Young Readers, 2011) Christmas Kitten, Home at Last (Albert Whitman & Co., 2010) The Declaration of Independence from A to Z (Pelican Publishing, 2010) Off Like the Wind, The First Ride of the Pony Express (Walker Books for Young Readers, 2010) Damon, Pythias, and the Test of Friendship (Albert Whitman & Co., 2009) Farmer George Plants a Nation (Boyds Mills Press, 2008) Remembering Grandpa (Boyds Mills Press) A Young Man's Dance (Boyds Mills Press) The Kingfisher Book of Horse and Pony Stories (Houghton Mifflin / Kingfisher, 2005 — anthology, illustrated selected stories) Young Patriots: Inspiring Stories of the American Revolution (Boyds Mills Press) Grandparent Poems (Boyds Mills Press) Where Horses Run Free (Boyds Mills Press) Christmas for Kitten (Albert Whitman & Co.) Ben, King of the River (Albert Whitman & Co.) On the Day His Daddy Left (Albert Whitman & Co.) Brian's Bird (Albert Whitman & Co.) The Night Queen's Blue Velvet Dress (Steck-Vaughn) Abuelito Eats With His Fingers (Eakin Press) Brad and Butter Play Ball (Random House)
Lee Calderonlee@leecalderon.comBioHaving first studied architecture, then graphic design, Lee has synthesized both disciplines to create a fresh, artful style that is fun, colorful, modern, stylized, charming, and playful, appealing to both today's children and adult markets. He has created art for various folks ranging from book publishers to magazines to game & toy manufacturers to ad agencies and design firms, not to mention a huge interior wall project for the Loveland Library that he was recently awarded. Lee's art is also available for licensing on products and any other surface that doesn't mind getting attention. Look for Lee and his work in the 'Artist Spotlight' of the upcoming September issue of LAYERS Magazine. Lee creates his art from his home-based studio in Fort Collins, Colorado, where he lives and plays with his wife, three kids and beagle, Lucy.
Len Ebertlen@annremenwillis.comBioLen enjoys being an artist and feels fortunate to have a career he loves. He says, "I've had the joy of interesting projects, worked with great people and met delightful children!" Len lives outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and shares a studio with his wife, who is a watercolorist.
leslie harringtondoodler@mindspring.comPublished WorksI have been creating Goofus and Gallant in Highlights Magazine for 3 years now. It is a great honor to be a monthly contributor to a magazine that everyone remembers reading when they were kids- or at least while waiting in a dr. office! Other clients include: Pearson Education/Scott Foresman, Houghton Mifflin, Oxford University Press, Bill Smith Studio, PuzzleBuzz Magazine, Lad Magazine/Zenith Design Group, SoftPlay Inc., Venture Products, Celebrate Express and Wizards of the Coast/Hasbro...
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Marit Menzinmmenzin@verizon.netBioMy kindergarten teacher, Lia, discovered my talent for drawing. I attended many art workshops and I had an oil painter for a mentor while very young. I loved to read books and I also loved to write plays and poems for school. In college I majored in Biology and Chemistry. After a few fires and one suspected carbon monoxide leak at my graduate school laboratory, I decided that I had enough of chemical threats and hazards. I then studied computers and worked as a chemistry high school teacher, and as a computer programmer. As I pursued my scientific career, I continued to illustrate while studying different methods of painting. I participated in workshops, entitled How to Illustrate Children’s Books, at DeCordova museum in Lincoln, Massachusetts. My mentor there was the acclaimed illustrator Ilse Plum. In the past 7 years, I have devoted my time to writing and illustrating. I developed my own unique style as a collage artist. My goal as a writer/illustrator is to teach young children through an intriguing story and captivating illustrations.
Marty Jonesmarty@mjarts.comBioMy body of work is fairly eclectic in its nature, and isn't specifically geared toward one type of illustration, however, all of my illustrations are realistically-styled. My preferred media are graphite, digital and colored pencil; I also use ink, watercolor, acrylics and airbrush as the need arises. Over the years I have created a large number of wildlife drawings, portraits, architectural and technical illustrations. I teach art classes for children on an irregular basis; I also do school visits. My first book jacket was published in the fall of 1999; my first children's book was published in 2000. My work has been published internationally in children's books, periodicals and on the Internet.
Melanie Hallmhallart@netstep.netPublished WorksOver the Riverbank , Shanty Boat, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Weather, On Passover, On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, On Hanukkah, On Sukkot and Simchat Torah, On Shabbat, On Purim, The Seventh Day, Creation, The Magic Pomegranate, Christmas Presents, Hanukkah Lights, I Asked a Tiger to Tea, Over in the Pink House, Wintersong;A Poem by William Shakespeare
Meredith Johnsonmeredith@annremenwillis.comPublished WorksBOOKS: (from a list of 126) The Bathwater Gang (Little,Brown), The Sub(Dutton),All Tutus Shuld Be Pink(Scholastic),Milo and The Greatest Trick In The World(Mondo), Meet Thomas Jefferdon(Ideals),Gigi, God's Little Princess(Tommy Nelson), My Cowboy Boots(Zonderkidz) MAGAZINES: Ladybug, Cricket, Spider, Highlights for Children, Weekly Reader, Ideals Magazine, Click, Clubhouse Jr. PUBLISHERS: Little, Brown, Penguin-Putnam, Dutton, Charlesbridge, David C. Cook, Free Spirit, Harper & Row, Ideals, Mondo, Tommy Nelson, Oxford University Press, Scholastic, Price/Stern/Sloan, Standard Publishing, Treasure Bay,Zonderkidz,McGraw-Hill,Hampton-Brown/National Geographic, World Book, Harcourt, Harcourt School Publishers, Houghton Mifflin, Pearson Education, Quarasan!, Reader's Digest for Young Families, SRA/McGraw-Hill, Wright Group/McGraw-Hill, Leap Frog, Meadowbrook, Meridian, Tyndale, DLM, Avon, Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, Troll, Pages/Willowisp, Aladdin Paperback AGENCIES: Aptara, Design 5 Creative(GGS Design), Morgan-Cain, Mattel,6 Red Marbles, Michaeluis Carpelis, Redleaf Press, Sadlier, Taurins Design
MIKE BENNYmbenny@austin.rr.comBioMike has been illustrating for over 19 years. He has received 3 gold and 3 silver medals from the Society of Illustrators in New York and has been featured in the May/June 1999 Communication Arts Magazine. Some of his Publishing clients are; Harcourt Brace, Simon Schuster, Scholastic, Random House, Hyperion, Sleeping Bear Press and Greenwillow.
Mindy Piercemindy@beisepierce.comPublished WorksThe Great Halloween Costume Contest The Great Valentine Mystery The Night Before the 100th Day of School The Night Before Summer Camp
mollyidlemolly@idleillustration.comBioMolly Idle has been drawing ever since she could wield a pencil, at the tender age of 18 months, though her professional career began slightly later… It was upon her graduation from Arizona State University, with a BFA in Drawing, that Molly accepted an offer to work for DreamWorks Feature Animation Studios. After five years, a number of film credits, and an incredibly good time, she left the studio and leapt with gusto into the world of children's book illustration! Molly now lives in Arizona with her brilliant husband, two wonderfully mischievous sons, and two snuggly cats. When not making mischief with her boys or watching old black and white movies, she can be found at her desk scribbling away, with a pencil in one hand, a cup of espresso in the other, (and a cat in her lap) - creating a plethora of profoundly whimsical illustrations for children! To learn more about the artwork of Molly Idle visit www.idleillustration.com or contact www.painted-words.com
Nancy Cotenancycote@comcast.netBioNancy Cote has illustrated over thirty Children's Picture Books. Her work has been featured in the "ORIGINAL ART" exhibit in NYC, Scholastic Book Club, Highlights Magazine and has earned many awards including the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award, Society of School Librarians International Honor Book, ABA "Pick of the Lists", Smithsonian Notable Book for Children, Florida Reading Association Children's Book Award, CBC-IRA Notable Children's Trade Book, Sidney Taylor Notable Book Award, and Parenting Magazine Best Book.
Nancy Harrisonnancy@nancyharrison.comBioNancy Harrison was born and raised in Montreal. She has a degree in Graphic Design and Illustration from Concordia University and a Master's Degree in Illustration from Syracuse University. Nancy has worked as an art director, creative director and advertising executive with clients that include: Gillette, Kraft, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Disney, Calvin Klein to name just a few. She has received awards and recognitions from How Magazine, Applied Arts Magazine and Marketing Magazine. After relocating to the Philadelphia area in 1996, she began working as a freelance illustrator with Time Magazine, The Washington Post, Reader's Digest, Leapfrog, Penguin, Harcourt, Scholastic, dozens of others, and has published more than 30 children's books and interactive books; her work is now published in more than 20 countries. Nancy works combining traditional and digital media. She also teaches digital art and illustration.
Nancy Meyersinfo@nancymeyersdesign.comBioNancy Meyers creates illustrations for publishing, corporate and editorial markets. Clients include Scholastic, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing, Cambridge University Press, Free Spirit Publishing, Michael O'Mara Books, Mondo Publishing, Voyager Expanded Learning, Helbling, Crown Ironworks, Mallinckrodt, The Nielsen Company, The American Journal of Nursing and The Minnesota Historical Society. Member of Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators and the Children's Literature Network.
NELLE DAVISnelle@nelledavis.comPublished WorksMunching : poems about eating The mystery of sleep Yoga minibooks for health [ series of 4] Save the Earth My Bike Flyfit
Ninaartninamagic@gmail.comBioLove to be an artist and create magical illustrations. SCBWI member since 1998. Bronze winner: 2 annual International- Editorial / Book – 2005.
Obadinah Heavnerobadinah@obadinah.comCitySeattle
Patricia Palerminopatpalermino@cox.netBioAmerican folk artist Patricia Palermino has been publishing her unique collection of prints and note cards for 15 years. Her works are sold in numerous galleries and are in many private and public collections including the White House and the American Museum in Bath, England. Using vibrant colors and a cast of playful characters, Palermino creates an array of magical scenes that combine a whimsical spirit with a hint of nostalgia. Each of her pieces is created in her Alexandria studio and proudly reflects the character and charisma found in many of the United State's most popular cities and landmarks. The happy and detailed images entice viewers of all ages, evoking smiles and pleasant memories. Palermino's artwork has appeared on many posters and publications including the program cover of the National Easter Egg Roll at the White House, the UNICEF Corporate Christmas Card Collection, Historic Alexandria, Gadsby's Tavern Museum, Gunston Hall Museum, Woodlawn Plantation Museum, Winterthur Museum's Point to Point Races, United Card and Exxon of Japan, the National Horticultural Society and others. Original paintings are sold by the Frank J. Miele Gallery in New York City.
Phyllis Cahillppcahill@aol.comPublished WorksOver 40 books for children. Partial list of clients include: Book Publishers: Brown Publishing, ChariotVictor Books, Hampton-Brown, Harcourt School Division, Holt Reinhart, Houghton Mifflin/Great Source, International Bible Society, Mazer, McGraw-Hill, Mondo Publishing, Pearson Learning, Perfection Learning, Rigby, Scholastic, Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley, Starseed Press, Steck-Vaughn & Zaner-Bloser. Magazines: Highlights for Children, Jack and Jill, Guide, Guideposts for Kids, Muse, Spider & The Friend
Phyllis Harrisphyllis@phyllisharris.comPublished Works"Swim, Swam, Swum" "Koala Does His Best" "Lion Can Share" "Rainbow Brite Rainbow Falls" "Meet the Giggle Wings" "The Fisherman's Animal Friends" "My Brother and I" "Jonah and the Whale" "Easter Surprises" "Kate's Surprise" "God's Boredom Buster Plan" "Shocking Mom" "Katherine the Almost Great series"
Ralph VoltzRalph@ralphvoltz.comBioBorn in Germany, Ralph’s career began at age 13 with a cartoon commission for a sci-fi series written by his dad. Not ready to retire, he continued to hone his artistic skills while earning B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia. A full-time artist since 1993, Ralph has illustrated 5 children’s books as well as 350-plus book covers for various publishers. His character designs are featured in the 3-D animations of “Hermie and Friends,” which have sold more than 1million copies. Ralph also designed characters, contributed set designs and sketched storyboards for “The Pond,” a 3-D animated series. Published internationally, Ralph’s clients include Tommy Nelson, BenBella Books, GE and Blue Cross Blue Shield. He currently draws in Charlotte, NC, with his wife Laura, daughters Josephine, Carly and mutt Milka.
Rebecca Reedreedillustration@comcast.netBioRebecca Reed is a children's book writer and illustrator based in Reston, Virginia. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in printmaking and minored in art history. Rebecca received her Master of Fine Arts degree at Florida State University, where she focused in the areas of painting and printmaking. She also studied art at the Cité Universitaire de Paris in Paris, France. Rebecca has been the recipient of numerous awards throughout her fifteen year career as a freelance artist. She recently received the First Place Art Award at the Annual SCBWI Mid-Year Conference in New York. Her artwork is currently featured on the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators website under the Previous Featured Artist section. Rebecca has been a member of SCBWI since 2001.
René Milotrenemilot@renemilot.comBio René brings his boundless energy and years of communications to solving visual problems with elegant, realistic oil painting. Of course he also works digitally when required, but oils are his main love and the medium that has garnered him an impressive list of international honors. As both an instructor and illustrator, René addresses work with humor and pragmatism. His college illustration courses and lectures are touted as “Everything you’ve always wanted to know about illustration and your other teachers were afraid to tell you.” Clients appreciate his creativity coupled with straight forward professionalism. For René, work and play must be closely related: “mens sana in corpore sanum” (a healthy mind in a healthy body). When he has the chance, he relishes the excitement of windsurfing, mountain biking and snowboarding. After long hours of painting, he enjoys ending the day with friends around great food and of course wine.
Robin KerrRobin@IllustriousPlay.comPublished WorksPUBLISHERS Allport Editions, Artful Greetings, Blue Works/Windstorm Creative, SRA/McGraw-Hill AGENCIES JDI Apollo, Gilt Edge Publishing
Sharon Wattssharon.watts2@verizon.netPublished WorksEmily Post Teen Manners, The Greatest Potatoes, A Style All Her Own, Emily Goes Wild
Shelagh Inglesbyshelaghinglesby@gmail.comBioI am a Florida illustrator and graduate of the University of South Florida in 1995, majoring in drawing and painting. I began as an artist working in traditional mediums, from watercolor, to acrylic paints, oil paints, charcoal, conte crayon, ink and pastels but now I enjoy the clean paperless and environmentally friendly aspect of creating my illustrations in computer art programs Photoshop and Corel Painter X. I work in layers so there is a big advantage in being able to edit the final image for a picture book. I use lighting effects, shadows and a textured brush for a luminous dreamy background.
Shennen Bersanishennen.art@gmail.comPublished WorksPublished picture books: Icky Bug Shapes (Scholastic) Ocean Counting Odd Numbers (Charlesbridge) Sharks, Big, Bigger, Biggest (Scholastic) Snakes, Long, Longer, Longest (Scholastic) Creature dell' oceano (Cowley Robinson) En el oceano (Cowley Robinson) Beginnings (Pauline Kids) My Sister, Alicia May (Pleasant Street Press) Let My Colors Out (American Cancer Society) Nana, What's Cancer? (American Cancer Society) The Long and the Short of It: A Tale About Hair (American Cancer Society) Astro The Steller Sea Lion (Sylvan Dell) The Glaciers are Melting! (Sylvan Dell)
sparklefishkengamage@gmail.comBioIllustrator, Ken Gamage best describes his work as being perpetually trapped in his fondest of childhood memories. After studying interpretive illustration at Sheridan College (3-Yr Dip) and Design + Art History at BCOU (B. Design), Ken began his now decade long trek through the world of illustration. Currently he resides in Vancouver, BC with his lovely partner, Sarah and is represented by John Brewster Creative Services (Connecticut, USA) and Meiklejohn Illustration (London, UK) Client List: Disney Publishing Nelvana LTD. The UTNE Reader The National Post Newspaper Trace Broadcasting Guru Animation Robeez Footwear LTD. National Marine Manufacturer's Assoc. EDINFO Press Scott Foresman Publishing Illustratortechniques.com Reckitt Benckiser / Dettol Detergent Aartpack, Inc. Corus Entertainment The Original Pop Ups Workhorse LLC Sterling Publishing The Washington Post Mainframe Entertainment Peaceable Kingdom Press Scholastic Canada The Magazine Group Russel & Herder Advertising ChickaDEE Magazine On Screen Entertainment Think Design Group My Travel Airways Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health The Women's Network Artamata Inc. Harcourt School Publishers Pronk & Associates Scenario Design Inc. Sky Kids Magazine Bill Smith Studios Houghton Mifflin Spider Marketing SRA / McGraw-Hill Sudoku UK Cambridge University Press Educate Products Inc. Oxford University Press
srnoblesteve@stevennoble.comBioKnown all around the world as the most prolific and versatile scratchboard artist in the commercial art world for over 18 years, Steven Noble has created a style around the scratchboard medium that encompasses a wide range of detail and style. Over the years, he has become equally adept in the woodcut, pen and ink, traditional engraving and steel engraving styles, as well as a variety of stylized scratchboard techniques. His highly disciplined and complex line work is based on over 15 years of experience using X-Acto precision knives carved into pre-inked clay boards which generate very fine line strokes which allow a versatility in the detail from bold woodcuts to very fine traditional 19 century steel engravings.Over the course of his career, he has created many nationally recognized logos and ad campaigns for a large list of prestigious and high caliber clients such as Coors (corporate/packaging logo), Exxon-Mobil (stock certificate), JP Morgan (annual report) and Mercedes-Benz (ad campaigns). A lot of his expertise encompasses a large volume of subject matter that include food, portraits, animals, maps, architecture, and corporate conceptual images. In 2001, he won the "Meade Show Award for Excellence" for creating the best corporate conceptual illustration for an annual report for the Wet Seal's 2001 Annual Report. In addition, in 1996 his work was recognized in the Communication Art Magazine for the best advertising spot for "Beaulieu Vineyards." Steven continues to strive for excellence in his work and is always up for the next challenge. One of his last projects was a series of illustrations for the acclaimed Children's book "Zathura" which came out (Fall 2005) at the same time as the release of the movie "Zathura". You can see more samples in the Workbook, Black Book, and Directory of Illustration. For a comprehensive sampling of over 2500 images of Steven Noble's work go to: www.stevennoble.com.
Stephen Savagestephen.savage@earthlink.netBioStephen Savage is known for his economical style of illustration that conveys complex ideas and emotion with simple lines and color. He is the illustrator of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling picture book Polar Bear Night, which was named a New York Times Best Illustrated children’s book and an American Library Association notable book, as well as the lost Margaret Wise Brown manuscript, The Fathers Are Coming Home. He is the creator of Where’s Walrus?, which received 3 stars and was was named a best book of 2011 by Publisher’s Weekly and Kirkus Reviews. His editorial illustration has appeared in dozens of major newspapers and magazines including the New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic Monthly, The New Republic and The Wall Street Journal. In 2008, he was the recipient of a Gold Medal from the Society of Illustrators. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and their daughter.
Susan Galsusan@galgirlstudio.comBioSusan Gal began her illustration career as a poster and calendar artist in Los Angeles and then became an 'in-betweener' (the artist who fills in the movements between key-visuals ) for Disney Animation Florida. The lure of the silver screen dulled and Susan returned to her native California where she happily creates lively, textural and whimsical illustrations in the beautiful Bay Area.  When not illustrating, Susan enjoys biking, backpacking, and hiking to really high places with her husband and daughter.   Susan wrote and illustrated her first children's book, Night Lights, to be published by Knopf in June 2009.
Susan Tolonensusandraw@yahoo.comArt Rep Web Addresshttp://langleycreative.com