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a2582lindalongmire@cox.netBioLinda Longmire brings a whimsical sensibility to her sought after drawings. From her Phoenix, Arizona studio, she creates illustrations for children’s books and products. Her bright colors and graphic patterns combine for an edgy, hip take on modern life and are sure to make you smile. From cool kids to hip animals Linda’s illustrative art has broad appeal largely because she focuses on what she knows best. Like all successful artists much of what Linda creates comes from inspirations within her own life. Linda grew up on a farm in central Illinois and graduated from the University of Arizona with a BFA in graphic design.
Alan Witschonkealanwits@comcast.nettype of art workRealistic work for fictional or non-fiction children's books. Working in oils or watercolor dyes.
amtraveriaamtraveria@gmail.comPublished Works-"Crafting A Business" - serial illustration accompanying articles by Jenny Hart on venuszine.com -Various Illustrations and Designs for children's apparel and products for Outhouse Custom and PrePrint -Advertising and product illustration for various companies including SXSW, Comida Deluxe Restaurants, Artistic Imports, Three Muses School of Fine Art
Andi Butlerandi@mrsbillustrations.comtype of art workdigital children's illustration retro pop
Andy J Smithtuppersmitty@yahoo.comBioI’m an illustrator in Ipswich, MA. I currently have five published books with several more titles due out soon! Before children's books, I worked as an animator and character designer and also taught high school and college art. Right now, I'm busy working on a handful of picture books, magazine spreads, and an animated kids video.
Ange7894Ange7894@aol.comBioI've been drawing since I can remember, but the love for children's books didn't hit me until just a few years ago. After years of pursuing the wrong field, I finally discovered that illustration was where my true passion was. In college I took the children's book class and immediately found a love for the industry. Once I immersed myself in the world, I was astounded at how many beautifully illustrated books there were out there, and it was inspiring. Since graduating in 2005, I've continued pursuing the filed, and have done a few commissioned pieces. I have a few book ideas of my own that I'd like to see published one day, and I am continuing to update my portfolio with newer pieces.
Ann IosaIosa34@aol.comPublished Works"People Who Help," Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, "Ben Has To Go," Harcourt School Publishers, "Pirates Jumbo color and activity book/Pirates sound story book," Meredith Book, "Jobs Around My Neighborhood," me + mi Publishing, "I Need a Little Help," Children's Press, "Doll Hospital," Scholastic series, and "The Wind in the Willows," Barns & Noble series.
Ann Remen-Willisann_remen_willis@annremenwillis.comPublished WorksMAGAZINES American Girl, Babybug, Boston Magazine, Cricket, Highlights for Children, Ladybug, Southern Living 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, 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
Anne Jewettanne@annejewett.comBioAnne is a freelance illustrator and writer who loves to create visually stimulating artwork for children. She studied illustration at Columbus College of Art and Design and is a member of Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators. Her first picture book will be out Fall 2008.
Anne-Marie Perksannemarieillus@gmail.comBioAnne-Marie Perks has worked as a designer and an illustrator for publishers, design studios and corporations. Her watercolour paintings have won awards in various juried exhibitions in the United States. In December 2008, she graduated with an MA in Children's Illustration from the North Wales School of Art and Design.
Anni Matsickannimatsick@mac.comtype of art workwatercolor ink wash colored pencil painterly children child trade educational
anniewilkinsonannie@anniewilkinson.comBioAnnie Wilkinson is the youngest of eight children and the mother of two. She works in a variety of mediums including traditional and digital, creating bright and whimsical illustrations for both books and products. She also has a background in design and as a fine artist, two skills that she calls upon quite frequently when illustrating. She is currently working on her own picture book.
Anthea BrownAntheaCA@aol.comBioOriginally from the United Kingdom where I was an art teacher and practicing artist. My textile work was first exhited at the Grabowski gallery in Kensington, London, when I was an art student in the 1980s. I have been working in the field of childrens books since 2001 as an author/illustrator in venice, california.
Argoff Pattipattiargoff@sbcglobal.netpersonal web addresshttp://www.childrensillustrators.com/pattiargoff
Ashby Northwacompass2@verizon.netBioAshby North has been an illustrator for over ten years, illustrating for a variety of markets with a speciality in the children’s art market. In 2003 he won the Silver Inkwell award for best magazine cover illustration and has been in numerous showsincluding the Illustrator’s Club of Washington D.C. and the Corcoran Gallery of Art. He holds a BFA in Fine Arts.
Ashley Mimsashley@melissaturk.comBioAshley Mims is new to the children's book world after changing her art focus after a successful run in animation. Having been taught to view things from a cinematic angle, the perspective in her illustrations is still very influenced by this. She graduated with a BFA from the Atlanta college of Art, and her work can be seen in the feature film “Titan A.E.”, as well as the magazine “ASPCA Communications”.
Aya Tsaiaya.tsai@gmail.comProvince/RegionChildren book, Picturebook, Illustration , art
Barbara Gibsonbarbara@barbaragibson.comBioAs an artist/illustrator, I have been freelancing in the Baltimore-Washington area for 30 years, working extensively in many areas including children's picturebooks, wildlife and natural history, portraiture, cartoons and equine illustration. My drawings and paintings have appeared in many different internationally recognized magazines and have been featured in more than four dozen books for major publishers and institutions. In addition, many of my illustrations have also appeared on greeting cards, puzzles, textile design, calendars, games & mazes, posters, t-shirts, stained glass, and in museum audio-visual displays
Barbara Pollakbarbara@happypix.comBioBarbara Pollak is an Illustrator, Painter and Author who lives in the sunny Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco with her husband, their young children, one cat, two tropical fish, one frog and thirty thousand honey bees. Since becoming a full time freelancer in 1995, her work has appeared in publications like Fortune, Seventeen, Girl's Life, Time For Kids, TWIST, Business 2.0, the Utne Reader, the Wall Street Journal, Newsday and numerous others. She has also created cards, posters, games and textbook illustrations for children and teen markets. In 2000, she illustrated her first book, "Girl Stuff" for Harcourt Brace/Gulliver. Since then, she has gone on to illustrate the pre-teen book series "DISH" (Penguin Putnam/ Grosset & Dunlop), "Betty's Book of Laundry Secrets" (Rodale Press) and "Barefoot in Fire". Recently, Ms. Pollak wrote and illustrated her first picture book for younger audiences about gardening, community and food. Our Community Garden was published in 2004. She is currently working on her next book for kids about a girl who has lots of pockets. In her free time she enjoys traveling, painting and collecting Japanese fashion magazines.
beckydennybecky@beckydenny.comBioDeeply rooted by family and place, Becky Denny is an artist and designer whose work is found on products for the home. The Becky Denny brand has grown from limited edition, handpainted ceramic pieces to icensed, branded collections in the tabletop, giftware, stationery, and home decor product categories. Her home studio is constantly inhabited by children, dogs, cats, neighbors, and occasionally her husband Tim, with whom she has lived and worked for 20 years.
beesmartrose@berlinprod.comBio I have been illustrating since 1981, when I graduated from the School of Visual Arts. I have over 30 children's books published, and my work has also appeared on puzzles, games, T-shirts and greeting cards. Illustrating licensed characters has been the majority of my work in recent years- I have enjoyed painting Biscuit, Elmo, Big Bird, Rainbow Fish & others. I am also creating characters of my own for licensing, and exhibited at Surtex for the past 2 years. Animals, especially dogs are a favorite subject of mine. I paint both realistically and in a whimsical style.
Beffybandb@wdemail.comBioBeth Foster Wiggins grew up loving to draw in rural Indiana. She now makes her home and studio in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado with her husband and son. She holds a B.F.A. from the University of Oklahoma, and has worked as a graphic designer as well as a freelance illustrator. In the course of her career she has illustrated children's books, greeting cards, and magazines, in addition to privately commissioned pieces. Beth is an avid gardener, loves nature and animals, and has a rich imagination, all of which lend inspiration to her work.
benoit laverdierelaverdierebenoit270@yahoo.caBio Self-taught,I work as a freelance over twenty years. My style of artwork and my sensibilities give something different and great feelings to my art works. I work for children's book over ten years and each times it give me great pleasure.
Benton Mahanbenmahan@earthlink.netBioI have been a free lance illustrator for more years than I want to remember. I live on a farm in Ohio and teach at the Columbus College of Art and Design, in Columbus Ohio. My illustrations have appeared in many magazines and children's books.
BERNARD ADNETbadnet@mindspring.comBioBERNARD ADNET is represented by CRAVEN DESIGN, Inc. Please contact: Meryl Jones 212-288-1022 cravendesign@mac.com www.cravendesignstudios.com Bernard Adnet illustrates children's books, text books, packaging, game boards... Well, he'll illustrate just about anything related to kids. Born in the French Alps, Bernard grew up in a large family. With 8 nieces and nephews, he had lots of practice drawing for kids. After college, the time came for Bernard to leave his small mountain village to study Fine Arts in Paris. There he met his American singersongwriter wife-to-be. That summer she brought him to New York City to meet her family. More people lived in her parents' apartment building than in his entire village! Bernard loved New York so much they decided to stay. An amateur of food and wine, Bernard cooks for his family everyday and loves preparing elaborate meals for his friends. For over twenty years, Bernard has enjoyed working as a freelance illustrator in New York City where he lives with his wife, Jennifer and their two little boys, Félix and Théodore.
Bernhard Oberdieckinfo@kinderbuchillustration.comtype of art workI´m spezialising in magical, fantasy, realistic children's book illustration, painterly, watercolor, colored pencil, pastel, animals, people, fiction and nonfiction illustrations.
Beth Foster Wigginswiggins@bookmakersltd.comtype of art workChildren, Adults, Animals, Stylized, Whimsical, Colored Pencil
Beverly Evanssunket77@yahoo.comBioA long awaited career and life long dream of cartooning may actually come to pass... After marrying young and starting a family I put my dream on hold for a while. Illustrating for children's books will help me live out that aspiration and help bottle my imagination ...
BLUEFLYjorge@blueflyart.comBioThe first Latin-American art rep offering selected artists for the children industry. Our experienced artists, some of them internationally awarded are ready to offer you a high standard work. Since we also understand the Latin culture we can also develop your precise illustration projects for the growing Latin market.
Bob Zubazubartist@aol.comBioThe innovative technique of award-winning American artist Bob Zuba is a fusion of texture and embedded color with strong imaginative design that communicates conceptual concepts with a lucid statement. His approach is sophisticated, journalistic and humorous and illustrates an array of contemporary issues. He received a BFA in Communication Design from Kutztown University in 1982 and post-graduate study with the Illustrators Workshop in 1983 and 1987, followed by a AAS in Computer Graphics from Luzerne College in 1999. His illustrations have been published for, children's posters, calendars, design firms, books, newspapers, advertising agencies and magazines across the United States and internationally for over twenty years. His roster of clients include The Washington Post, American Airlines, Chicago Tribune The Philadelphia Inquirer, Playboy Enterprises, Inc., Warner Books, Viking Penguin, Harper Collins, J. Walter Thompson, PC World Communications, Pressley Jacobs Design, CMP Publications/New York/Paris, Scholastic Inc., Time Warner, McCall's Publishing, The Society of Illustrators/New York, Rodale Press Inc., McGraw-Hill, Capital Cities ABC, The Wall Street Journal and many more. He received many prestigious awards from The New York Art Directors Club, The Society of Illustrators of New York, Print Magazine, The Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles, The Philadelphia Art Directors Club, The Visual Club, Page One Publishing/Singapore and American Illustration. Additional group exhibitions have taken place at The Society of Illustrators of New York for the 911 Prevailing Human Spirit show and Vgogh Gallery. He has also exhibited at the annual Society of Illustrators of New York Show, The Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles and The New York Art Directors Club. He is the original founder of Zubism and continues to use many art forms to express this technique; clay sculpture being one.
bobstaakebob@bobstaake.comBioKnown for his high-energy, retro-inspired illustration style, Bob Staake's designs appear in everything from books to magazines, animation to greeting cards, advertising to newspapers, cereal boxes to CD-ROM games. He has authored and/or illustrated over 50 books, including 'Hello, Robots!' (Viking), 'The Red Lemon' (Random House), 'The Orb of Chatham' (Commonwealth Editions) and 'Sputter, Sputter, Sput' (HarperCollins). His clients have included TIME, The New Yorker, McDonald's, American Express, Sony, United Airlines, Nickelodeon, Sports Illustrated For Kids, Ralston Purina, Hallmark Cards, Kenner Toys, The Washington Post, AT&T, Sega, TWA, Dr.Pepper, The Chicago Tribune, Good Humor, Warner Books, Kellogg's, Cartoon Network, Turner Broadcasting, The Wall Street Journal, Netscape, Forbes, Simon and Schuster, The Ren and Stimpy Show, MAD, Children's Television Workshop, Blockbuster Video, Disney, Anheuser-Busch, Doubleday, Klutz Press, Hershey's, Target Stores, Miami Herald, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Fleishman-Hillard, DMBB, and countless others. Staake resides and works in Chatham, Massachusetts.
BOOKMAKERSgayle@bookmakersltd.comtype of art workchildren's book illustration
Brian Ajharbrian@ajhar.comBioWhat Reviews have said followed by BIO: “Clever, insightful, sensical, nonsensical, knowing, amusing, wacky, witty."_The New York Times Book Review "Ajhar's frisky drawings add to the mayhem.” -- Publishers Weekly "The comical pen-and-ink cartoons will bring additional giggles."_School Library Journal "You'll be amused by Brian Ajhar's appropriately humorous artwork."_KB SHAW, Publisher BIO: Since graduating from Parsons School of Design in 1980, Brian Ajhar’s work has found its way into most national magazines, and publications over the past 25 years ranging from Time, Newsweek, Forbes, to "The Wall Street Journal". His watercolor and ink illustrations are known for their whimsical satire and are influenced by 19th century European political satirists and book illustrators. He has created illustrations for Advertising campaigns in the US and abroad and worked on projects Designing Characters for TV and Film. His work has been included in many books about illustration including "The Illustrator in America." which he is featured as one of 30 illustrators during the 1990s. His Children’s Books include the New York Times Best Seller "The Giggler Treatment" published by Arthur Levine. "Scarlet Angelina Wolverton-Manning", "A Bursts of Firsts", "Rover Saves Christmas", “The Meanwhile Adventures”, "Home on the Range”, and "Pinocchio" which was developed from a 35 minute film he did that aired on Showtime. He has taught at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, The University of Hartford, and is frequently a guest lecturer and professor at Syracuse University. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and two children. www.ajhar.com.
Brian Demeterbrian@briandemeter.comBioBrian Demeter is an artist / illustrator. His wonderfully whimsical creations have been used in many children’s publishing arenas, as well as several fine art venues. “I love the feeling that I get when a piece of artwork is finished and allowed to start living!” Brian lives and works in Orlando FL, with his wife Lindsay and cat Alex.
Brian Paynebpayne63@verizon.netBioBrian D. Payne is a full time artist whose life long love of art has brought him to realize his dream of being a professional artist. A graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Brian is currently freelancing his talents in both the commercial art and fine art fields. Watercolor and water based media are his specialty as he combines a love of nature, sometimes humor, and always an expressive style to incorporate into his unique art. Landscapes, floral, wildlife, and children are just some of the subject matter he enjoys to paint while he admits that it is hard to categorize him into any one. From his home based studio in Girard, PA, this life long resident of Northwest Pennsylvania is constantly inspired by the world around him. Through his art, Brian welcomes the viewer into his world and invites them to explore the next inspiration just around the corner.
brynbarnardbryn@brynbarnard.comtype of art workrealistic, painterly oil and mixed media illustrations of animals, multi-cultural children and adults, real and imagined; landscapes and cityscapes of any era; historical recreations of events from different cultures and time periods; science and science fiction imagery of space and other worlds
C. Shana Gregershanagreger@bellsouth.netBio

Originally from CT, I earned my BFA from Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, incorporating an exchange to Parsons in New York, in 1980. I've been working as a professional artist since...I started out as a freelance illustrator for publishing, editorial and design markets- and did everything from computer graphics for the Bank of Boston, to exhibition graphics for museum design; op-ed illustration for the Boston Globe; courtroom drawing; figurines for Disney . . . to being an artist on an archaelogical dig in Jordan. By 1990, I had settled into children's trade and textbook illustration, and also began doing my own writing, focusing on multicultural and creation story themes.  I moved to New Mexico, drawn by multicultural elements and the landscape, which I wanted to paint. In 1995, I moved back east to North Carolina, where I have lived since. I show my current "Waterfall" paintings in Asheville's own, Blue Spiral 1 Gallery.  I also show my original illustrations and continue my book work, for children's books- and other book markets.  I have pursued  related fine arts projects- such as a Public Arts Commission to produce two 300 sq ft murals for the Children's Section of the new Greensboro Public Library (Vision Quest); a mural for the Greensboro Cultural Center followed. I enjoy the diversity of projects I take on...I am especially happy when my more "commercial work" mirrors my dedication to archetype and symbol, and appreciate the balance derived from working as both a painter and an illustrator.

CA Nobenscanobens@uscorp.netBioI've been illustrating for children's books and products, as well as whimsical products for adults, for 30 years. I have broad experience in educational materials, toys, games, paper products, 3-D products, advertising and editorial art. I work in watercolor with colored pencil, as well as digital line, line-and-fill and color.
Carol Newsomnewsom@bookmakersltd.comtype of art workChildren, Adults, Animals, Realistic, Watercolor
carolkoalacarolkoala@hotmail.comPublished WorksI Don't Want To Clean My Room (Dutton) All About Adoption: How Families Are Made and What Kids Feel About It (Magination Press) Mom, Dad, Come Back Soon! (Magination Press) Nick is Sick (Barron's) Why I Love You God (Concordia House) Ah-Choo (Scholastic) Flip Flap Sugar Snap (Kindermusik) Easel Art (Building Blocks) Play With Big Boxes (Building Blocks) Play With Small Boxes (Building Blocks) On Track To Kindergarten (Building Blocks) Ladybug Click Babybug Highlights for Children High Five McGraw-Hill (educational) Scott Foresman (educational) MacMillan (educational) Harcourt (educational) My Weekly Reader (educational) Scholastic (educational) SRA (educational)
cathi minguscmingart@earthlink.nettype of art worktween and children's digital illustration. Specializing in all things "girly"!
cathy morrisoncathy@cathymorrison.comBioMy interest in drawing began about the same time I could tell a crayon from a cookie. I've always worked as an illustrator, first as an animator, then graphic designer and illustrator for editorial advertising and marketing. But now I've found my calling as a children's book illustrator and plan to live happily ever after. Most of my illustrations are drawn digitally on a Cintiq 21UX in Painter. Earlier historical fiction trade books are rendered in colored pencil. Much of my work for educational publishers is in watercolor creating an edgy, loose style for a fun and whimsical feeling. In either style my characters accurately portray a variety of ethnicity without being stereotypical. Books awards include three I-Parenting Media Awards, Children's Book Sense 76-Recommended List, Forward Magazine's Awards for Book of the Year, Independent Publisher Magazine's Juvenile Fiction Award, Parent's Choice Designation as "Outstanding. and a bronze medal for 2007 MoonBeam Children's Book Award." I'm a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and Picturebookartists.org.
Cathy Paviapavia@bookmakersltd.comtype of art workChildren, Animals, Adults, Fairy Tale, Watercolor
CATugeau-GATTOkim@designsbygatto.comBioIn February of 2006, Kim joined Christina Tugeau's artist list. Clients with Christina Tugeau are: McGraw Hill Publishing, Benchmark, and Hartcourt Publishing. In addition to artwork, Kim enjoys graphic design and making handbags. Kim lives in New Jersey, with my husband Michael and their three children (kitties), Choco, Skittle, and Charlie.
Chad Thompsonchadthompson@mindspring.comBioChad Thompson worked as an animator for Walt Disney Feature Animation from 1997 to 2004 and worked on films such as Lilo & Stitch, Mulan and Brother Bear. His work has appeared in Children’s Books, text books and periodicals. To view more samples of his work, please visit www.chadthompsonillustration.com. Chad holds a bachelor’s degree in illustration from Columbus College of Art & Design. He was born in Lafayette, Indiana, and now lives in Kissimmee, Florida, with his wife, Desma.
Cheri Lynn Rileyrileys@fidnet.comBioI have worked in the graphic arts field for almost 20 years and would like to follow my dream of illustrating for children's enjoyment.
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.
CherylKirkNollckirknoll@cox.netBioCheryl has illustrated over 20 books, focusing on multicultural and historic themes. Her files overflow with research from stories for publishers such as Scholastic and Harcourt, including Japanese, Korean, and Chinese folktales, immigrant stories (from Ellis to Angel Islands) and many more. She graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, where she now teaches and advises for the CE Children’s Book certificate program.
cheyercarolheyer@verizon.netBioCarol Heyer has written and/or illustrated twenty-six children’s picture books. Most recently, “HUMPHREY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS”, published by Ideals Children’s Books. To date over one million five hundred thousand of Heyer's picture books have been sold. Heyer is listed in Contemporary Author’s, Who’s Who in America, etc.
Chrissy Fanslauchrissy@coldsnapstudio.comtype of art workdigital animated Digital Cartoon Digital Painterly traditional pen pen & ink mixed media Computer Art Advertising Animals Anthropomorphic Bold Line Bright Colors Children Childrens Book Childrens Products Cartoon Cartoons Comic Art Colorful Cute Education Educational Editorial Fun Greeting Cards Kids Magazine Mass Market Multicultural Stickers Spot Illustration Painterly Toy/ Game Seasonal Novelty Books Board Books Preschool Holiday
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
Christopher Moroneymoroneys@ix.netcom.comBioChristopher Moroney launched his illustration career in the Boston area under the guidance of his father, James Moroney. Since that time Christopher has designed and illustrated for hundreds of clients worldwide. In recent years Christopher has focused on Children's book illustration, with over 100 titles to his credit. In addition, Christopher has contributed to the development of Sesame Workshops's international character art for India and Mexico. He currently lives in San Antonio , Texas with his wife and assistant, Covita Moroney.
Christopher Wurthchristopher@christopherwurth.comBioclients ag.com American Greetings Amscan Children's Digest Children's Playmate Freeze OMHS PARC foundation Turtle
Christy Halechristyha@aol.comBioChristy Hale holds a B.A. in fine arts and M.A.T. in education from Lewis & Clark College, as well as a B.F.A. in illustration and graphic design from Pratt Institute. After many years working as a designer and art director in children’s book publishing, she now works as a freelancer to pursue illustration and writing. Christy lives in Northern California with her husband and daughter. Christy has illustrated numerous award-winning trade titles, Web sites, including the National Museum of American Art Web site, cookbooks, magazines, and educational materials. Among her clients are: Lodestar/Dutton, Simon & Schuster, Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Greenwillow, August House, Little, Brown, and Scholastic. For Lee & Low Books Christy illustrated the award winning Elizabeti series. (Elizabeti’s Doll, 1998) “A little slice of perfection --Publisher’s Weekly starred review (Mama Elizabeti, 2000) “The illustrations bring this world alive. Hale perfectly captures the spontaneity and totality of a toddler’s love, and the intimacy among family members is heartwarming and palpable. This is a loving, sensitive book to be shared and cherished.” --School Library Journal starred review (Elizabeti’s School, 2002) “Hale’s mixed-media illustrations are once again striking in their juxtaposition of softly speckled backgrounds with brightly patterned fabrics; here they match even more exactly the intimate quality of the text, with effective use of close-ups and warm family groupings.” --The Horn Book Magazine
Christy StallopChristy@ChristyStallop.comPublished WorksThere's a Yak in My Bed Fairy Tales, Story-Time Treasury Children's Bilingual Coloring Book
Claude Martinotclaudemartinot@verizon.netPublished WorksThe frogs and Their Monster, A siddha Yoga Publication Keep S'myelin, Quarterly magazine for children, published by the National MS Society
Craig Orbackliz@lizsanders.comBioCraig Orback is a freelance children’s book illustrator living in Seattle and received his B.F.A. in illustration from Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle in 1998. He has illustrated Nature's Paintbox, Keeping The Promise A Torah's Journey and other award winning children's books. Some of his clients have included Simon and Schuster, McGraw Hill, Harcourt, Lerner Publishing and Scholastic Inc. He teaches children's book illustration and oil painting at several local colleges. In his free time he enjoys painting landscapes.
Cristina AcostaCristina@CristinaAcosta.comBioCristina Acosta is painter, writer and designer receiving national acclaim for her artwork. Born in Los Angeles, Acosta earned her BFA in Painting from the University of Oregon in 1988 and resides in Bend, Oregon. Her artistry is featured in a variety of books and magazines, including her successful art book, Paint Happy! She illustrated the children’s book, When Woman Became the Sea, and contributed to many other books and periodicals including Artist Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, House Beautiful, Latina magazine, Good Housekeeping, and Woman’s Day home design publications. Museums, galleries and collectors nationwide exhibit or collect her work.
Dan Santatdsantat@yahoo.comBioDan Santat is a children's book author/illustrator and creator of the Disney animated series "The Replacements"
Dan Sharpdrsart@comcast.netBioDan attended Michigan State University where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art. Finding a niche in the world of children's art, he's enjoyed great success and fulfillment illustrating and pleasing art directors and clients for more than twenty years. Dan is extremely versatile and reliable, thoroughly acclimated in the world of digital art, and truly understands the needs and challenges art directors have. As one recently put it, "Dan is a dream to work with". In his free time, Dan enjoys cycling the rural roads of Michigan where he's logged about 10,000 miles over the last several years on his beloved carbon fiber racing bike, as well as other athletic pursuits such as softball, golf and wallyball (Yes, there is such a sport, and it's intense). He also plays guitar (so- so), and has built several acoustic instruments from scratch. He is a member of the Guild of American Luthier's.
dancingpenciljeff@dancingpencil.comBioJeff Langcaon has been drawing funny pictures for as long as he can remember. Along with his children's book illustrations, he has also created humorous illustrations, caricatures and editorial cartoons. Jeff resides in Hawaii on the island of Oahu, and through his business Dancing Pencil, he has designed company logos, created multimedia presentations and created assorted artwork for many publications and organizations in Hawaii.
Dani Jonesdani@danijones.comtype of art workchildrens, digital, mixed media, gouache, colored pencil
Daniel J. Mahoneydanjean@nycap.rr.comBioDaniel J. Mahoney is a self-taught artist specializing in children's book illustration. He has published several books for the trade as well as educational market. His book A Really Good Snowman was celebrated at The Society of Illustrator's 25th annual Original Art Show.
Danlyn Iantornodanlyn@paintedolive.comtype of art workrealism, educational, graphic, colored pencil, pencil, children's, children, childrens, vector, black, white, black and white, digital, editorial, licensed, edgy, social expression, juvenile, humor, baby, patterns, borders, surface design, scrapbook, stationary, gift, portrait, picture book, chapter book, cover, line art, spot, wood cut, contemporary, female, woman, pen and ink
Dara Goldmandara@daragoldman.comBio Dara Goldman has illustrated seventeen children’s books and written and illustrated four. "The Hiccup Cure" which she wrote in 1989 has been translated into six different languages and "Warm at Home" by Roni Schotter received a starred review in Publisher’s Weekly. Her work has appeared in numerous editorial publications from Your Big Backyard Magazine to the New York Times. Clients for her commercial work include CBS, Burger King, Centrum Vitamins, Leapfrog, and Children’s Television Workshop. When Dara isn't illustrating she is working as a Flash animator for children's programming. Please visit her website www.daragoldman.com to see more of her work and to read about her educational program which she offers to schools and libraries to show children step-by-step, how she makes a picture book.
Dave Baindavebainart@googlemail.comBioDave Bain was born in 1984, and is based in Bristol. A first class graduate in illustration, from University College Falmouth, he loves colour, people and crazy ideas. He works in a number of ways, from a naive painting style to mixed media techniques, with digital software. His work is highly commended by the Macmillan Children's Prize and also appears in Contact 07/08, Images 30 and 31 AOI annuals and 3x3 4th annual (Jan 2008). His illustrations are also used as examples in the book, 'Illustration - A Theoretical & Contextual Perspective' written by Alan Male (AVA Academia - 2007). Client List: Nokia Hinky Punk & Style88 Sunday Express Impact Artists Ecolearning New Frontiers International Shirted Ape Daydream / M&C Saatchi Advice to Sink in Slowly NSPCC Harcourt Woman's Weekly KMR Media Trevaskis Farm Pollaughan Cottages
Dave Schimmelldschimmell@hotmail.comBioDavid Schimmell served as a professional firefighter for 23 years before hanging up his boots and helmet to devote himself to work in the children's illustration markets. He honed his talents in advertising firms for 11 years at which time he was chosen by Abbey Press to illustrate their specialty gift items and cards. He has also illustrated a half hour children's program for public TV. This program went on to win awards from The Children's Educational Network of Chicago as well as The Ohio State University Cultural Award. David has produced materials for the educational, religious and mass market children's markets.
Davelowedave@dlowe.karoo.co.uktype of art workdigital photoshop, llustrator painter children's editorial
David Brooksbrooks@bookmakersltd.comtype of art workChildren, Animals, Humorous, Whimsical, Fun, Colorful, Digital
David Sonesstudio@davidsones.comtype of art workchildren's illustration, digital illustration,
ddrawsdotward@gmail.comtype of art workpastel, digital, perspective, education, kids, children, animals, whimsical
Deborah Zemkedeborahzemke@centurytel.nettype of art workchildren's books, editorial, advertising, gifts and stationery, gouache, watercolor, pen and ink, digital
Dennis Hockermandennis_hockerman@annremenwillis.comtype of art workcolored pencil, watercolor, mixed media, blackline, animal, animals, children, child, people, kids, whimsical, colorful, trade, educational
DianaEvansinfo@dianaevans.caPublished Worksmost recently I have been published in the last 2 issues of a children's literature magazine
Dick Smolinskismolinski@bookmakersltd.comtype of art workChildren, Adults, Animals, Historic, Architecture, Cartoon, Black and White, Watercolor, Digital
Dominic Catalanodominic_catalano@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.
donigerdoniger@earthlink.netPublished WorksMorning, Noon and Night, Poems to Fill Your Day - Mondo, Gingersnaps - Hyperion Books for Children Talk About English - Crowell Baseball Lives - Pantheon
Donna Bergerdonna@donnaberger.comBioDonna Berger is a freelance illustrator, graphic designer and marketing consultant. She creates illustrations and designs for picture books and children’s publications, and design and marketing assignments for a range of editorial and business clients. When she isn’t working on client work, Donna enjoys watercolor, acrylic painting and drawing. ILLUSTRATION SUBJECT MATTER • Children • Ethnic Diversity • Animals • People • Flowers & Nature • Line Art • Icons • Narrative AWARDS & RECOGNITION • Portfolios.com: Bronze International Award Winner 2007 Illustration Series: Black and White Illustrations--Henny Penny Series • New Hampshire Creative Club--2007 Awards for: Rockhound Hannah children’s book illustrations Thumbelina self-promotion direct mail piece • Arts League of Lowell Rain, Wind & Light acylic painting accepted into Winter 2008 show Self Portrait 2007 acrylic painting accepted into Fall 2007 juried show • Massachusetts Audubon Soceity Purple Beech acrylic painting accepted into Fall Tree theme 2006 show • Chelmsford Art Society 2nd Place Professional Paintings--2006: Susan McFarlin 1st Place Professional Graphics--2005: Kids around the World Bored Kids, Digital Illustration--2004 Apple Pie, Colored Pencil & Digital Illustration--2003 ORGANIZATIONS • Picture Book Artists Association • Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators • New Hampshire Creative Club
Doug Chaykadoug@dougchayka.comBioDoug Chayka’s warm, colorful and painterly illustrations can be seen in the children’s picture books Four Feet, Two Sandals, Beekeepers, Yanni Rubbish, and The Pink House at the Seashore, and his editorial illustrations appear regularly in many various publications. Doug currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Doug Roydoug_roy@annremenwillis.comtype of art workpaper sculpture, cut paper, colored pencil, mixed media, animals, animal, children, child, humorous, humor, fun, whimsical cartoon, educational, trade
Ed Shemsed@edfredned.comtype of art workChildren's book, digital, editorial, t-shirts, posters, book covers
edna cabcabin moranecmARTS@earthlink.netPublished WorksDANCE FOR THE SUN Musical Yoga CD and booklet / Fireflies Yoga for Kids THE SLEEPING GIANT: A Tale From Kaua'i / BeachHouse Publishing SCBWI BULLETIN DO LORD REMEMBER ME / St. Martin's Press HIGHLIGHTS MAGAZINE NEW MOON MAGAZINE SMALL TALK a publication of HABITOTS CHILDRENS MUSEUM
Elizabeth Allenlizallenart@chibardun.nettype of art workchildren watercolor animals people cartoon spot illustration kids hispanic asian american african american whimsical educational digital trade fantasy history ink pen and ink black line religious
elizabeth o dulembaelizabeth@dulemba.comBioElizabeth O. Dulemba, a.k.a. "e," was beamed to this planet with a pencil in her hand. When she stopped chewing on it, she started drawing and drawing. Eventually she started talking and telling everybody about her crazy dreams and ideas. "Write it down," they said, "we don't want to hear it." Elizabeth had the last laugh because now she does it for a living, but she still chews on her pencil. Elizabeth is an award winning children's book illustrator and writer. Her first picture book, THE PRINCE'S DIARY, was named No.1 2006 Valentine's Day Pick by Book Sense. Her latest is the bilingual PACO AND THE GIANT CHILE PLANT, for which she's been learning to speak Spanish. She writes for the SCBWI Bulletin and along with other illustration projects is currently working on her second novel.
Elizabeth Wolfliz@melissaturk.comBioElizabeth Wolf has been a working illustrator for over 20 years, having earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Michigan School of Art. She moved to Boise in 1996 with her family, after living in Washington, DC for most of her career. She creates oil pastel illustrations for clients including the National Geographic Society, the Washington Post, Delta Airlines, McDonalds, Mattel and others. She illustrates children's books for Grosset and Dunlap, Handprint Press, Random House, Simon and Schuster, National Geographic and others. Liz's maps appear regularly in Smithsonian Magazine, Americas Magazine, and in the educational market. In addition, her theatre posters advertise the work of Second Stage Theatre (New York City), Syracuse Stage (Syracuse, NY), Arena Stage (Washington, DC), Capital Repertory Theatre (Albany, NY), and Boise Contemporary Theater (Boise, ID) In Idaho, she has created several site-specific installations. Her award-winning design for a 36 foot-diameter terrazzo floor medallion was installed in the new Boise Airport Terminal in 2003. Elizabeth has received grants and commissions from the Idaho Commission on the Arts and the Boise City Arts Commission. In 2004, she received the Idaho Governor's Award in the Arts. The Society of Illustrators, Print Magazine, the Illustrators Club of Washington, DC, and others have recognized her work. She is a member of the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators.
Ellen Beierbeier@bookmakersltd.comtype of art workChildren, Adults, Animals, Realistic, Stylized, Historical, Whimsical, Architecture, Watercolor
EmmaMcCannmccann.emma@googlemail.comBioEmma McCann likes watercolour inks, collecting picture books and new paintbrushes. Luckily, she gets to use all three of her favourite things as a children's illustrator. Emma lives and works by the sea in the UK.
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 in the greater Detroit area. You can see more of Erika's work at: http://www.neisgroup.com/artists/lebarre/index.html http://www.childrensillustrators.com/illustrator.cgi/erikalebarre http://www.erikalebarre.com "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! Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity" -Kelley Cunningham, AD for Highlights High Five Magazine
Erin Marie Mauterererin.mauterer@verizon.nettype of art workDigital oils, watercolor and acrylics. Children, animals, landscape,whimsy.
Esther Szegedylunahadi@flex.comBioBegan in greeting cards, then cartooning, owned 3 stores selling my work, including clothing designs. Became a psychotherapist specializing in art and writing with patients. Returned to childrens' illustration,with agents for several years, now independently. I write too. I also sell paintings in galleries. I've lived in big cities,a woodsy lake, high desert, the South Pacific, and like recreating all these settings and their inhabitants.
estherloopestherloop@yahoo.comtype of art workillustration, mixed media, kids, digital, children's book, children, editorial kids, animals, patterns, surface design, packaging, product design
Farida Zamanfarida@faridazaman.comBioFarida Zaman is a freelance artist who has been illustrating and designing for over 15 years. She has lived all over the world and uses this rich experience to create vivid, lively and colorful images of people, places and ideas. Her work has been used in print advertising, consumer packaging, web pages, greeting cards and stationary. Farida has published several children's books as well as text books. Farida completed art courses at Chelsea College of Art in London and graduated top of her class from London's Wimbledon School of Art.
Felicia Marshallmdffm@aol.comPublished WorksSylvia & Miss Lula Mae (Lerner Publications), Sylvia and the Secret Holes (Lerner Publications), Sometimey Friend (Lerner Publications), Robert Smalls Sails to Freedom (Morrow Books), Harriet Tubman and the Freedom Train (Simon&Schuster), Loved Best(Simon&Schuster), Down Home at Miss Dessa’s (Lee&Low Books), Keepers(Lee&Low Books), The Molasses Man (Holiday House), Tennis Shoes on the Trail(Scott Foresman), Moaning Bones(Lothrop Lee& Shepard), My First Treasury Book :The Prettiest Picture(Publications International), African American Children’s Stories :Son of Wind, America (Publications International)
fesansomemail@fionasansom.comtype of art workacrylic, watercolour, ink, digital, mixed media, painterly, black line, black and white, tone, animals, animal, figurative, people, children, child, fun, humorous, colorful, colourful, fantasy, fairy, fairytale, myth, legend, whimsical, educational, trade
France Brassardfbrassard@aei.caBioFrance Brassard is a 20 years experienced illustrator who has worked almost exclusively for the youth publishing. Her illustrations appear on book covers, posters, greeting cards, puzzles and several children's books. She is working as much for the Canadian than the American market. Her latest children's book illustrations for "Lily and the Mixed-Up Letters" were qualified as "Fabulous"!
frank hillfrank_hill@remenwillis.comtype of art workacrylics, watercolor, ink, oil, gouache, airbrush, retro, four color, 4-c, grayscale, greyscale, ink, line art, line drawing, black and white, b&w, blackline, children, child, animals, animal, colorful, whimsical, painterly, educational, trade, fiction, non-fiction
frank r sofofsofo@optonline.netPublished Works''the littlest red horse'', ''the time shop'', make me a miracle''... ideals childrens books '' the civil war sub' grosset & dunlap the nancy drew and hardy boys series simon & schuster
Frank W Dormerfwdormer@aol.comtype of art workPen and ink, watercolor, children,
Freddie Levinfreddie@freddielevin.comBioFreddie Levin grew up in Chicago and has been drawing and painting for as long as she can remember. She is the author/illustrator of an award winning series of art instruction books for children called 123 Draw. She has also illustrated picture books, emergent readers and game boards. She has extensive experience in educational publishing. Freddie lives in Chicago with her son, two noisy colorful birds, and a fish named Seabiscuit.
Gary Currantgcurrant@charter.comBioI have always enjoyed creating captivating illustrations for children's storybook and children's magazines, packaging, advertising and signing programs. It is very rewarding to see a child's attention polarized by the artwork in a storybook, game or toy. Of course, my own children have given me a great deal of inspiration over the years and continue to motivate me and shape my artistic career. Publishers include: Penton Overseas, Inc., Smart Kids Publishing, Inc., Lyrick Studios Publishing, Inc. and others.
Gary Hovlandghovland@cox.netBioGary Hovland has been illustrating books, magazines and newspapers for over 20 years. He is a graduate of the prestigious Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA, where he later taught an undergraduate course in “Humorous Illustration”. Some of his clients include Simon and Schuster Publishing, Alfred Knopf Publishing, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Esquire, W magazine, Vanity Fair, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. He lives in southern California with his wife, two children and an ornery pug dog.
Gary Undercufflergary_undercuffler@annremenwillis.comPublished WorksHighlights for Children, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, Harcourt School Publishers, Houghton Mifflin, Pearson Education, Reader's Digest Books for Young Families, Roland Reading Foundation, SRA/McGraw-Hill, TCI, Zaner-Bloser, GGS Design, JDI Apollo, Morgan-Cain, Wendy Pye Ltd, Sunshine Books, Tree Frog Publishing
gay w. hollandgay_w_holland@remenwillis.comtype of art workcolored pencil, gouache, watercolor, ink, b&w, realistic, colorful, children, people, animals, nature, fairy tales, fiction, non-fiction
George Almondgeorgealmond@sbcglobal.netBioBorn on Cape Breton Island, Canada, George Almond created his first painting at the age of five, following a school field trip to the local zoo. The class having been assigned to choose their favorite animal and paint it, he chose a magnificent African elephant. Quite a challenge, not to be taken lightly ; the boy knew it would require careful analysis. Such a huge animal must have a sturdy skeleton to support its great mass, so he painted the skeleton first. It wasn't anatomically correct, of course; that knowledge lay ahead a few years-hey, nobody said he was a genius-so he constructed on paper an elephant-shaped system of beams and girders. Next he pictured the muscles, thick cables to move the great beast. Finally, he painted the skin and the wise, world-weary feral eyes. So was the origin of the perfectionism and attention to detail that has informed his work ever since. Having studied under the tutelage of such seasoned artists as Manuel De Leon, the noted anatomist, and Larry Brady, graphic designer to the J. Paul Getty Trust, he built a career as a freelance illustrator, serving such clients as The Cheesecake Factory, Knott's Berry Farm, Macmillan / McGraw Hill Publishing, Benchmark Education, Brain Worx Publishing, The Discovery Cube Science Center, Maya Cinemas, New World Computing, Computer Games Strategy Plus Magazine, The 3DO Company, The California Glass Association, The Classical Theatre Lab and Unknown Theatre, to name but a few. Today his work focuses mainly on children's book illustration. Mindful of the influence picture books were to his own childhood development, as a person as well as an artist, he considers his work to be not only a vocation but a deep trust, aiding and enhancing children's experience of learning. Finally, it only remains to say that George Almond has built a proven track record of superior artistic achievement on two principles: quality and efficiency, keeping as his motto: Can you imagine it? I can picture it!
George BanagisGeoBanagis@verizon.netBioGeorge is a retired US Army illustrator from Owosso Michigan. He now lives in the picturesque wine country of Niagara County New York with his wife of 33 years. He is focused on children's publications created with digital media as well as advertising and design clients. George has been drawing since he could hold a pencil in his hand and graduated to digital media as technology progressed. His unique style blends the aged wisdom of pen and paper with the latest developments in digital media. 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".
Ginger Nielsongingerpixels@aol.comBioA graduate from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Education Ginger taught First Grade, Art and Remedial Reading before changing directions and spending the next few years as a travel agent. But in each career she always found herself using her art and illustrations as a tool. Newly transplanted to New England with her husband, she is now illustrating for the children's market and children's trade books full time.Her work is a mixture of traditional and digital media. Beginning with a sketch or simple painting the initial image gets scanned into the computer and the illustration is finished there. She uses a painting program that allows her to simulate actual brush strokes in a variety of media. This is still "painting" but it is so much less messy.
Herb Leonhardherb@herbleonhard.comBioOne of Herb’s earliest memories was of a beautifully illustrated series of German children’s books. This led to a career as an artist with a love of many of the classic illustrators. As a professional illustrator and designer for over 20 years, he remains able to observe the world around us with a sense of wonder, and sees every subsequent painting and drawing as a new learning experience.
Ilene Richardrichilene@aol.comBioI am a graduate from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, in Graphic Design and Illustration. Illustrating children's books has always been a career that I hoped would become a reality since I was a little girl. I am very honored to of had the opportunity to have worked with publishing houses such as Random House, Grossett & Dunlap, and Scholastic to name just a few.
Jackie Stafford...jackie@sniderillustrations.comtype of art workWhimsical Digital Vector Children Animals
James Palmerjpalmer@mindspring.comPublished WorksFrancis Marion and the Legend of the Swamp Fox, The Swamp Fox of the Revolution Courageous Kate: A Daughter of the American Revolution Highlights for Children Atlanta Magazine
jamestoonsjames@jamestoons.comBioJamestoons Studios, Inc. is a very small studio, located in Oceano, California which is just a couple miles south of Pismo Beach. James Horvath is a humorous illustrator living on the Central California coast. His quirky and odd collection of characters hop and grunt across the pages of books, magazines, brochures and the shelves of retail stores. They have also been known to pop up bug-eyed and bewildered between the pixels of internet pages everywhere. A collector of unique picture books for children and lifetime student of art and nature, when not scratching and scribbling at his drawing table or computer, he tends his garden, hangs out with his wife and 2 small boys, plays guitar, surfs and generally has a lot of fun.
JAN NAIMO JONESjnaimojones@yahoo.comtype of art workRealistic; people, children, animals, historical, educational, teens, book covers, stories, illustration
Janee Traslerjanee@trasler.comPublished WorksGhost Eats It All! Ghost Gets Dressed! Jesus Loves the Little Children Noisy Farm Noisy Zoo Noisy Jungle Noisy Pets A Visit to the Farm Fun Around the Town Jesus Loves You Little Pumpkin's Big Surprise
JaneSmithjane@superjane.comBioJane Smith loves paper. She has boxes and boxes of it, all organized by color. Her love of paper began with her first collage illustration created while attending the Columbus College of Art & Design in Columbus, Ohio, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Art in Illustration. Upon graduating from CCAD, Jane and her boxes of paper moved to Los Angeles, where she now works as a freelance Illustrator and Book Designer. Jane co-coordinated the SCBWI-LA Westside Illustrators Schmooze for four years and remains an active member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Jane happily lives with her graphic designer husband, Chris, in sunny Hermosa Beach, California.
Jason Wolffjwolff3@verizon.netBioJason Wolff has illustrated several books for children, including "Jamboree Day" (Orchard Books) and "Forgetful Bears Help Santa" (Random House). He lives in Virginia with his wife and three children.
Jeffrey Lindberglindberg@bookmakersltd.comtype of art workChildren, Adults, Animals, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Yound Adult, Quirky, Humorous, Digital
Jeffrey Thompsonjef@karmadogs.comBioJeffrey Thompson graduated from the Maryland Institute of Art with a MFA in 1992. An illustroator as well as a graphic and web designer, Jeffery has created works for the children's educational and trade markets. Jeffrey works in watercolor, scratchboard, relief printing and has 2-D computer skills.
Jeffrey_Ebbelerjeff@jeffillustration.comBio Jeffrey Ebbeler has been creating art for children for almost a decade. He loves the creative potential of storybook art. He has given many lectures and demonstrations in grade-schools, colleges, and museums about the process of bringing words to life through pictures. He has worked on a variety of projects including illustrations for many children’s magazines, and book covers as well as paper engineering for pop-up books, creating large scale murals for schools and churches, and sculpting puppets and preforming for several marionette theaters. He and his wife Eileen both attended the Art Academy of Cincinnati. They currently live in Chicago. Last year Jeffrey signed with artist agent Portfolio Solutions LLC. This has been a successful partnership and has allowed Jeffrey to leave his long held position as an art director for the children's book department at a Chicago based publishing house to work as a freelance illustrator full time.
jennifer emeryjen@jenniferemery.comBioJennifer Emery lives and works in a tiny apartment in Minneapolis, Minnesota. When she’s not illustrating messy-haired, barefoot children, she can be found sipping a fresh cup of coffee, re-reading her favorite books or roaming the neighborhood with her border collie, Butler. She works primarily in water color and has illustrated eight children’s books so far along with countless educational materials. Jennifer earned her BFA in illustration at the Columbus College of Art and Design in 1999. She is a proud member of the Picture Book Artists Association and SCBWI.
Jennifer H Haydenjayhayden@patmedia.netBioJennifer graduated from Vassar College with a B.A. in Art History. She worked as a writer for thirteen years before returning to her first passion, drawing. Jennifer studied illustration at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan and has been an artist in residence at the Montgomery Center for the Arts in Skillman, New Jersey for the past five years. Her work has appeared in Click and New Moon magazines. She is also a member of the Society of Childrens Book Writers and illustrators.
Jennifer Haydenjayhayden@earthlink.netBioJennifer Hayden graduated from Vassar College with a B.A. in Art History. She worked as a writer for thirteen years before returning to her first passion, drawing. After her children were born she decided to pursue a career in children's illustration. Jennifer studied illustration at the School of Visual Arts in Manhatten and has been an artist-in-residence at the Montgomery Center for the Arts in Skillman, New Jersey for the past four years.
Jennifer L. Meyertabykat@earthlink.nettype of art workdigital, pencil, fantasy, children style, Black & White, color, fairy tale, horses, graphic novel, animals, comic, halloween, romantic, mythical, mystical, seasonal, folktale, folktales, elegant, whimsy, whimsical, christmas, wildlife, fantasy animals, Anthropomorphic Animals, magic, nature, myth, fey, fae
Jerry Gonzalezjgart@earthlink.nettype of art workdigital animals children people editorial cartoon educational
Jim Carrolljimc@taconic.netBioJim lives in a small house in a big field with his wife, 3 children, 2-3 dogs, 4 cats and a rat. At various points over the past 26 years he has been an illustrator, graphic designer, art director, photographer and fine artist. Throughout his career, Jim and his artwork have been featured in many books and magazines including; Zoom, How, Print and Communication Arts. Working primarily in the publishing field, Jim has been honored by the Society of Illustrators and was awarded first place for a book cover at the New York Book Awards. In 2008 the Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrator's awarded him the Grand Prize for his Illustration portfolio. His work has been displayed around the world including the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology in Milan and at the United Nations in NYC.
Jim Gordongordon@bookmakersltd.comtype of art workChildren, Adults, Animals, Humorous, Whimsical, Colorful, Digital
Jim Spencespence@bookmakersltd.comtype of art workChildren, Adults, Animals, Realistic, Stylized, Cartoon, Digital, Black Line
Jing Jing Tsongjingjingtsong@yahoo.comPublished WorksClients have included Children's Hospital of Richmond Virgina, McDonald's, Crayola, Anheuser-Busch, Sopris West Publishers, San Francisco Chronicle and Getty Images
Jodie McCallummdcpub@cros.netBioHave Illustrated over 60 Children's Books, that have been published by some of the largest Trade and Educational Publishers in North America. Have also created several Licensed Properties that have been developed and distributed nationally and internationally.
Jody WheelerWheelart50@aol.comBioJody Wheeler developed a greater than average interest in children's books at an early age, having been influenced and encouraged by her great aunt Opal Wheeler, a prolific writer of books for young readers in the 1950's. After being trained as a fine artist and art educator, Ms. Wheeler moved to Manhattan and eventually turned to the field of publishing. She worked as a design assistant secretary at the Dial Press in the juvenile books division for two years before establishing her own freelance illustration business. Since then she has enjoyed working on a variety of projects ranging from picture books to educational texts and magazines, greeting cards to coloring books.
Johansen-Newmanbarbara@johansennewman.comBioBarbara Johansen Newman is the author and illustrator of Tex Mex Rex: A Big City Kitty Ditty, which was published in April 2007. She is also the illustrator of more than 15 books for children, including the ongoing Jeffrey Bones series by David A. Adler, and the continuing Doyle and Fossey series by Michele Torrey. In addition, she has been an editorial illustrator for newspapers, national magazines, corporations and advertising since 1982.
John Carrozzajcillustration@yahoo.comtype of art workAssignments include: Children's books, Traditional and digital illustration, educational materials, maps, textbooks, newsletters, coloring books, greeting cards, postcards, t-shirts, brochures and posters. Style: Realistic stylized, conceptual representations of people and the natural environment including animals and landscapes. Media: Traditional watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, pencil and computer generated art including Illustrator, Photoshop and Corel Painter.
John Etheridgejohndraws@rogers.comBioI have been a professional illustrator for the past seventeen years. Started out working traditionally but now everything is on computer. it’s been a pleasure to work on projects ranging from logos, branding, publishing, magazine and newspaper pieces, plus advertising and design but my favourite has always been children oriented. My 5 year old daughter is a constant source of inspiration for me.
John Homjohnhom@earthlink.netBioI've been in the biz since '86 and my main concentration is on the kids entertainment market. Whether it's developing ideas for new characters, existing licensed characters or even designing packaging or products, I bring a passion to my work. I graduated from Art Center College of Design, with Great Distinction. Since then, I formed an illustration design studio, creating illustrations and designs for dvd video covers, movie posters, point of purchase displays, computer game covers, children books and other kids related materials. My illustrations have been recognized by Society of Illustrators, New York Gold Medal in Advertising , Communication Arts and American Illustration Annuals and Society of Illustrators, Los Angeles shows. My goal is to give my clients the highest quality of work, meet their deadlines and work within their budgets. Please give me a call if you like what you see.
Jon Goodelljon_goodell@annremenwillis.comtype of art workacrylic, oils, mixed media, animals, animal, children, child, painterly, whimsical, fun, colorful, trade, educational
Josee Bisailloninfo@joseebisaillon.comtype of art workChildren's book collage.
Joy Allenjoybug2@sbcglobal.netBioJoy Allen has been illustrating children's books since 1997. She has illustrated over 40 books in many genres. She lives in Cameron Park, CA nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains.
Joy Tricaricoartists@carolbancroft.comtype of art workillustration for childrens publishing
Judith Huntmarketing@wilkinsonstudios.comtype of art workpastel, watercolor, oil, gouache, pencil, ink, realistic, painterly, horse, farm, nature, animals, fantasy, black & white, fairytale, fantasy, cartoon, dinosaur, historical, extinct animals, children, ships, American history, science, educational, comic book, science fiction, battle, war, Africa, South America,
Judith Mitchellmitchell@bookmakersltd.comtype of art workChildren, Animals, Adults, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Dragons, Watercolor, Oils
Ka Botziska@melissaturk.comBioKa Botzis works in watercolor to paint details of the natural world but also has the added ability to capture a humorous side of life. Her flexibility to work in multiple styles is an added bonus. Watercolor is the favored medium used to create colorful illustrations. At one time Ka worked for Carolina Biological Supply Company producing artwork for games, posters, filmstrips, Tips articles and teaching manuals. Ka has produced numerous illustrations for children’s books, posters, educational material, as well as postage stamps. Clients include, The New Jersey State Aquarium, Intergovernmental Philatelic Corporation, Scholastic Inc., Harcourt Brace & Co. and Random House. Ka has exhibited her illustrations at the North Carolina Zoo, the Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill, NC, and locally at the Graham Arts Council. Membership in the local chapter of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators keeps Ka informed and inspired to continue creating colorful illustrations.
karen craigkec123@mac.comBioKaren Craig has been designing and illustrating for children for over fifteen years. After a BFA from Syracuse University, her first job was to conceptualize, design and illustrate reading incentives and educational materials for children of all ages for the Upstart Company, now owned by the Highsmith, Inc. Following several years of coming up with a myriad of ways to say "Love Your Library," Karen went back to school for BFA in Toy Design from The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, where she graduated with honors. Her degree in Toy Design led her to a job with Nickelodeon Consumer Products, where she was a senior designer for seven years, learning the many facets of working within the realm of licensed brands, products and properties. While at Nickelodeon, Karen had the opportunity to work as senior concept designer on various liaisons with Nickelodeon branding partners such as Kraft Foods, Ford Motors and FAO Schwarz. She was also very much involved with the Nick Jr., property, "Blue's Clues." Her Blue's Clues Style Guide won a Broadcast Design Award gold medal. Karen has also illustrated over 25 Blue's Clues licensed books for various publishers since the late 1990's. Surface pattern design is one of Karen's favorite types of projects. Some of her pattern work can be found on various Nickelodeon products such as The Fairly Odd Parents, Jimmy Neutron, Blue's Room and The Rugrats packaging. She has also created pattern art for licensed properties such as Olivia (the pig) for Chorion-Silver Lining and Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies, for National Geographic Kids. Karen enjoys the field of book arts and creates "artist books" of all kinds. Trying her hand at commercial concept/board book design, Karen's cloth book concept "Play Pockets" was published by Innovative KIDS in 2006. She is also a big fan of pop-ups. The Museum of Modern Art recently published one of her pop-card designs for their 2007 Holiday line. A second design is scheduled for 2008 publication. The 2007 design was a finalist for a Greeting Card Association Louie Award. Karen is currently developing several picture and board book ideas, although she has yet to seek out a publisher. Recent CLIENT LIST includes: Peaceable Kindom Press, Weekly Reader, Playmore Books, Babalu Inc., Simon & Schuster, Nickelodeon, Bookworks, LLC, Chorion-Silver Lining, Schylling Toys and National Geographic Kids. Member SCBWI
Karen Leekaren@leeillo.comPublished WorksOne Odd Day, ABC Safari, Ranger Rick, Highlights For Children
Karen Pellatonpellaton@bookmakersltd.comtype of art workChildren, Adults, Animals, Stylized, Watercolor, Black Line
karenromagnakarenromagna@gmail.comtype of art workchildren's illustration
Katherine Dunnkatherine@katherinedunn.comBioKatherine Dunn has worked as a fulltime artist since 1996. Her work has been published with a variety of editorial, corporate and ad clients. Her awards include Communication Arts, Print, MNAIGA, American Illustration and 3x3 Magazine. She works in both the adult and children's markets, as well as showing at galleries and on Sundance Online. Although she has not had a published children's book, much of her work has child like themes, and she is working on some of her own manuscripts. She and her husband live on a lavender farm with sheep, donkeys, horses and goats - all end up up in one way or another in the little stories she writes and illustrates.
Kathi McCordmccord@bookmakersltd.comtype of art workChildren, Animals, Adults, Fairy Tales, Stylized, Fun, Quirky, Anthropomorphic Animals, Colored Pencil, Watercolor
Kathleen Kemlykathleen@melissaturk.comBioKathleen Kemly grew up in Michigan and studied art at Parsons School of Design in New York. After working in toy packaging design in NY for a few years she began moving west, eventually landing in Seattle where she now lives with her husband, two sons, various animals (two cats, one guinea pig and three chickens) and garden. Kathleen does illustrations for children’s books, magazines and posters using watercolors and pastels. She has exhibited her pastel drawings in Seattle. Kathleen also works with children as an artist in residence for elementary and middle school students. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and a recipient of the Seattle Arts Council Arts in Education Grant.
Kathleen Rietzartist@kathleenrietz.comBioAs an artist, I love to dabble in all kinds of things. But my favorite thing is illustrating children and the connection they have in friendships with others, and also the connection they have with their environment and pets. Watch for 2 new picture books from me in early 2009.
Kathy Wilburnkw@kathywilburn.comtype of art workchildren's books
kathywellerkathyweller@mac.comBioHello! My name is Kathy. I am a whimsical illustrator specializing in children's illustration. I have two art styles: classic pen, ink & watercolor style, and painterly, gouache and pastel-like digital style. My first trade book is called "The Months: Fun With Friends All Year 'Round" (author: Sara Coleridge). Published by Lobster Press Ltd., September 2007. Some of my recent clients include: Tighe, Harcourt, Scott Foresman, Pearson Education, Macmillan, Paper Magic Group, and Graphic Artists Guild. I am a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI), the Graphic Artists Guild (GAG) and National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP). For children's illustration inquiries please contact Nicole Tugeau (nicoletugeau@gmail.com) at Tugeau 2 Artist Representatives (tugeau2.com). For other inquiries or if you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact me directly by email. Thank you for your interest!! Have a nice day! Kathy Email: kathyweller@mac.com Blog: http://www.wellersishes.blogspot.com Websites: www.wellerwishes.com, kathyweller.com, petartgirl.com
Kennonmail@kennonjames.comBioKennon was born in a small north Texas town in 1971. He spent his early days drawing pictures of dinosaurs and running around in the woods. His Mom fueled his creative aspirations by bribing him to see Star Wars with comic books and taking him to see a Kiss concert all within a year of his seventh birthday. Since graduating from the Art Institute of Houston in 1992, Kennon has contributed his work to a variety of mediums including: animation, TV commercial storyboards, online animated shorts, fantasy roleplaying game illustration, concept design, children's book illustration, and CD jacket illustration. Kennon enjoys reading, video games, coffee, art, talk radio, working out, rafting and writing about himself in the third person while waiting for football season to start. He currently resides in Hutto,TX with his dogs, cats and goldfish.
Kevin OMalleykevin@melissaturk.comPublished WorksBear Hunt Bear Hunt -- American Editions Publishing Big and Noisy Simon - by Joseph Wallace – Hyperion Books for Children Big Squeak and Little Squeak - by Robert Krause – Orchard Books Bruno, You’re Late for School -- Stewart, Tabori & Chang Bud – Walker & Co Camptown Races -- American Editions Publishing Captain Raptor and the Moon Mystery - Walker Publishing Carl Caught a Flying Fish -- Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Chanukah in Chelm - by David A. Adler – Lothrop, Lee & Shepard CinderEdna - by Ellen Jackson – Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Colliding With Chris - by Dan Harder - Hyperion Books for Children Dinosaur Deals - by Stewart J. Murphy – HarperCollins Froggy Went A Courtin’ -- Tabori & Chang Halloween Pie - by Michael Tunnell – Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Humpty Dumpty Eggsplodes - Walker & Co. Jump, Kangaroo, Jump! - by Stuart J. Murphy - HarperCollins King of the Kooties - by Debbie Dadey – Walker & Co. Leo Cockroach, Toy Tester -- Walker & Co. Little Buggy -- Harcourt Brace & Co Miss Malarkey Won’t Be In Today - by Judy Finchler – Walker & Co. Miss Malarkey Doesn’t Live in Room 10 - by Judy Finchler – Walker & Co. My Lucky Hat -- Mondo Publishing Author and Illustrator Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude - Walker Publishing Pet Detectives - by Betty Ren Wright – Bridgewater Books Roller Coaster - Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Rosie’s Fiddle - by Phyllis Root – Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Row, Row, Row Your Boat - by Joanne Oppenheim - Bantam, Doubleday Dell Books for Young Readers Testing Miss Malarkey - by Judy Finchler – Walker & Co. The Box -- Stewart, Tabori & Chang The Candystore Man - by Jonathan London – Lothrop, Lee & Shepard The Lucky Lizard - by Ellen Kelley – Dutton Children’s Books The Planets in Our Solar System - by Franklin Mansfield Branley HarperCollins There Was a Crooked Man - Mother Goose –Simon & Schuster Too Many Kangaroo Things To Do - by Stuart J. Murphy - HarperCollins Velcome – Walker & Co Who Killed Cock Robin? - Lothrop, Lee & Shepard
kptalbottkptalbott@yahoo.comPublished Works"Pirates", Penguin Books Sticker Stories series, Children's Television Workshop's Kid City, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Contact! Kids
Kristine Lombardikristine@kristinelombardi.comtype of art workWhimsical, colorful, ink, line work, lyrical, expressive, French, gouache, fun, watercolor, collage, layered, ephemera, vintage, retro, animals, characters, places, parents, house, homes, pets, zoo, woods, forest, city, kids, children, maps, map, line and color, greeting cards, stationary, poster, design, fun, light, lifestyle, wacky, curvy line, book, magazine, fashion,people, character, publishing, cover, spots, children's book, character development, conceptual, architecture, people,baby, toddler, food, botanical, lettering, frivolous, light, light hearted, quirky, handmade, hand painted, simple, sixties, whimsy, cooking, cookbook, animal rights, animals, dog, cat, dogs, cats, seasonal, holiday, publishing, editorial, cards, gifts, greeting, licensing, wash,handwriting, acrylic, oil, collage, ephemera, layers, layered, cute, sweet, nice, naive, fun, colorful, line, thick, thin, curvy, curves, playful, book, book jacket, design, publishing, fiction, non-fiction, cards, paper products, gift, surface design, licensing, housewares, greeting, wedding, bride, bridal, women, women's, ladies, girls, feminine, design, fun, stock, kids, book, calligraphy, spot, map, maps, ads, ad, promotion, promotions, conceptual, naive, fun, stylish, published, colorful, sophisticated, coffee, night, publishing, jacket, cover, CD, airy, hand, hand drawn, edgy, funky, vintage, digital,
Laura Jacobsenlaura@laurajacobsen.comBioLaura received her B.F.A. in Illustration from the Columbus College of Art and Design in grey, wet Columbus Ohio. Upon graduation, she high-tailed it to the warm dry desert where she lives and works from her sunny studio. Laura has done illustrations for many clients; including, Cricket, Spider, Ladybug, Highlights for Children and High Five magazines, the educational divisions of Steck- Vaughn, Houghton Mifflin, Zaner Bloser, Scott Foresman, Scholastic, Rigby, Pearson, McGraw-Hill, Viking and Harcourt, and the publishers Pauline Books and Media and Boyds Mills Press.
Laura Loganlaura@lauralogan.comBioI am a freelance illustrator living near Austin, Texas, USA. I live here with my husband, son, and baby daughter. I use watercolor, pen and ink, colored pencil and the computer to make my artwork. I'm represented in children's publishing by Cornell & McCarthy (203) 454-4210.
laura nikiellgnikiel@verizon.netBioI love to paint with traditional watercolor to create colorful images for educational and children's publishing. I'm a graduate of Indiana State University (BA Communication Arts) and spent part of my career as an art director who could both design and illustrate. Since 2004 I've had the opportunity to devote my career to full time illustration, working in my studio in Florida. I live with my husband, son and my 2 boisterous Boxers, Haley and Beck.
Layne Johnsonlayne@laynejohnson.comBioI'm Layne Johnson and I've always loved adventure! And that's exactly what each new book is. A native Texan, I've drawn and painted just about everything! Being a children's book illustrator is also an adventure. I often ask kids if they know what an illustrator does. A kindergartener might say, "You write the pictures in books!" A third grader might say, "You draw the pictures in books!" But I say, "I bring books to life!" I don't draw or paint just what the words say. I draw what comes before the words, what's between the words, what comes after the words. It's my job to make the world of a book larger. I want the reader to "be there" in the book. And when they've taken the journey with me, to say, "Let's read it again!" Why do I do what I do? Because it's FUN! I'm still a kid at heart, so illustrating books for kids is my passion. And empowering children to draw and write is something I cherish — what could be better?! I earned my BFA from the University of Houston and have been a freelance illustrator for more than 25 years.
Leah Davisleah@leahdavisillustration.comBioLeah Davis earned a BFA in illustration with a minor in writing from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in 2000. She works primarily with batik, creating illustrations with wax and dyes on cotton muslin or japanese paper. Davis chooses batik because the "loose" process allows her to achieve a disctinctive look in her artwork. Inspirations include nature, love, and the unbelievable. Some of her favorite subjects include children, animals, nonsensical and sensical things, charming places, and crazy creatures.
LeanneFransoninkspots@videotron.caBioLeanne Franson lives in Montreal, Québec, where she illustrates children's books and textbooks in her home studio, surrounded by the hair from her two cats, her Saint-Bernard and her little boy Benjamin Taotao's toys and questions. She started working on books in French as well as English after moving to Francophone Canada from the Prairies, and is now learning Mandarin, Taotao's native language. She especially loves drawing animals, and feisty children having adventures, physical or emotional. She wouldn't give up her computer, but couldn't live without her actual pencil, paper and paintbrush!
Lee Calderonlee@leecalderon.comBioLee Calderon likes to think of himself as more of a visual storyteller, than just another illustrator. He enjoys bringing the little details in life to life. His work for the children's market is as whimsical and playful as it should be. Lee's work can best be described as :: fun, crazy, energetic, humorous, bold, colorful, wacky, sophisticated, design-y, slice of life, quirky, fresh, loveable, charming, happy, contemporary and appealing to a wide audience. That's why the little worlds that Lee creates is ideal for today's children's market and grown-up market, whether it's a picture book, advertising campaigns, retail, children's products, licensing, posters, tv spots, educational materials, on and on.
Len Ebertlen_ebert@annremenwillis.comPublished WorksHighlights for Children, Addison Wesley, Augsburg Fortress, Standard Publishing, Concordia Publishing House, Northwestern Publishing, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill,Group Publishing, Hampton-Brown/National Geograp;hic,Harcourt School Publishers, Houghton Mifflin, PCI Educational Publishing, Pearson Education, Quarasan, Reader's Digest Books for Young Families, SRA/McGrfaw-Hill, TCI, Zaner-Bloser, JDI Apollo, Morgan-Cain, Antler Design Works
leslie harringtondoodler@mindspring.comBioDraw with a pencil, paint with a mouse! I have traditional drawing/painting abilities in combo with expert Photoshop skills. The majority of my work is childrens' educational, magazine and book illustration although from time to time I do work for kids video games. I'm a graduate from The Columbus College of Art & Design.

 

leticia plateletile@aol.comBioLeticia Plate has her roots in different countries and cultures. After an early childhood spent in Buenos Aires, Argentina her family moved to Rome, Italy where she eventually attended The Istituto Grafico di Montecelio, studying printmaking and graphic design. Later on, she followed her true passion for drawing and illustration to New York City where she attended The School of Visual arts, receiving a BFA in illustration. She has been a freelance illustrator since, working on a variety of illustration assignments including: editorial illustrations, books and design projects. The essential qualities of her work are her expressive line quality and her strong conceptual solutions. She now lives in Portland, Maine with her husband and 2 children. Some of her clients include: The New York Times, Boston Globe, Crown Publishers, Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Chicago Tribune, American Health, Prentice-Hall and Philadelphia Inquirer, American Library Association.
Lindy Burnettburnett@bookmakersltd.comtype of art workChildren, Animals, Whimsical, Humorous, Fun, Quirky, Watercolor, Mixed Media
Lisa Thiesinglisa@lisathiesing.comtype of art workwatercolor, gouache, and ink illustrations for children
liz conradconradlp@bellsouth.netBioI was once told that my illustration "wasn't sophisticated enough" for editorial work. So rather than lose the bright, whimsical, textural style with a humerous flair that I had developed and loved, I found a very happy and comfortable home in the world of children's publishing....where I intend to stay for a long, long time! Inspired by my own children and animals, I try to bring a sense of joy, humor and a little mischievousness to each book I illustrate.
lizaminiholmesliz@lunavilla.comtype of art workconceptual, symbolic, mood, color, people, children, animals, feelings, editorial, poetic, acrylic, pastel, posters, books, greeting cards, Family, visionary, Male/Female Issues, Psychology, Relationship, Children, Education, Abuse, Parents, Adolescents, Elderly, Doctors, Death, Fantasy, Mythica
Louis Simeonelouis@samalou.comtype of art workdigital, children's illustration, humorous, whimsical, colorful, quirky, fantasy
Lucinda McQueenlemcqueen@conknet.comBioLucinda McQueen lives in a little red cape in the hills of New Hampshire with her husband, painter Jeremy Guitar. She has illustrated many books for young children for various publishers including Scholastic, Grosset & Dunlap,Sterling and Random House. Her "Sparkling Egg Book" series was a best seller for Scholastic and she is currently working on another series for them which features "The Grumpy Bunny".
Lydia Halversonhalverson@bookmakersltd.comtype of art workFairy Tales, Children, Adults, Animals, Realistic, Stylized, Disney, Watercolor
Lyn Boyerlyn@lynboyer.comBioLyn Boyer is an illustrator with 30 years of experience and a remarkably broad range of styles. She approaches each project as 'problem solving' making the clients need her top priority. Her client list has included publications and corporations such as Readers Digest, Book of the Month Club, General Motors, FTD, Zondervan, Amway, Baker & Taylor, Baker Book House, The Chicago Tribune, The Atlantic Monthly, McGraw Hill, MCI. AT&T, Herman Miller , Kellog, World Book, Ballantine, General Mills and many more. She enjoys proficiency in styles ranging from 3D computer generated illustration, to children's books, to edgy editorial. Her broad range allows her to tweak, match or create a completely new style to perfectly satisfy the project at hand. She is a traditionally trained illustrator who has worked with computers as an artist and webmaster from the day the first mouse crawled onto our desks and is able to recreate all styles digitally for efficient delivery and upload to the client. Lyn has been recognized by: The Society of Illustrators New York Print Design Annual AIGA Neenah Papers Australian Herald and Weekly Times Creative Advertising Club of Detroit Silver Caddy Health and Medical Publishers "One of the best cover illustrations I've ever seen." Diana Pavlac -CCM "I always trust Lyn to give each project a special twist, to make something big out of something small." A. Phipps -NYC "Lyn works in many different diverse styles with confidence and each style is as good as the next. She can bring two or three different approaches to one project." J. Weber, Weber Design -NYC "The illustration is quite wonderfully eerie. That is exactly how I imagined old Briggs Cadmean would look. My thanks to the artist..." Michael Malone -Author
Lyn Martinlynmartin06@comcast.netBioLyn Martin is an award winning illustrator of children's books, magazines, posters, games, kid's CD's and more. Her work has been seen in Highlights Magazine, High Five Magazine, Wild Animal Baby, and Your Big Backyard Magazine. A partial list of her published books includes: Goldilocks and the Three Bears, retold by Dr. Alvin Granowsky, Ratita y' Raton' by Lada Kratky, The Moth and the Flame by Dylan Bolduc, Pinky Piglet by Catherine McCafferty, Fluffy Chick by Catherine McCafferty. Lyn is the Author/Illustrator of the book "Animal Adventure Mazes" published by Sterling Publishing. Her client list includes: Scott Foresman, Sterling Publishing, Highlights Magazine, High Five Magazine, Leap Frog, Steck-Vaughn, Little Debbie Snacks, Hampton-Brown, Pearson Learning, Rainbow Concepts, International Publications, United Methodist Publishing House, Harcourt Brace, Scholastic and many more.
MALANE NEWMANmalanenewman@cox.nettype of art workcartooning, character design, character development, comic book, anime, manga, digital illustration, hand drawn, humor, humorous, colored pencil, board games, childrens book illustration, toys and games, greeting cards, coloring books, disney style, cartoon, computer illustration,
Marilee Harrald-Pilzmhpilz@aol.comBioMarilee Harrald-Pilz has been working as a free lance illustrator since 1979. A graduate of the University of Illinois with a B.A. in Art Education, she also attended The Chicago Academy of Art, The American Academy of Art, and The Art Institute of Chicago. She has been a designer of educational products at Cook Communications Ministries and Scripture Press Publiactions, a senior illustrator at Diamond Toy Company, as well as an illustrator of licensed characters, packaging and display cards. Her career primarily focused on illustration of books, educational materials, magazines and greeting cards for children.
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.
Marsha Serafinserafin@bookmakersltd.comtype of art workChildren, Adults, Animals, Cut Paper
Marsha Winbornmarsha@marshawinborn.comtype of art workwatercolor pen and ink humorous whimsical children animals
Mary Hallmary@maryhall-illustration.co.ukBioI have been a freelance illustrator for over 15 years, and live and work in Bath, UK. I produce artwork for children's books, magazines, educational publications and stationery. Recent clients include Oxford University Press, Panini UK Ltd, Cornelsen Verlag, Highlights High Five, Fernleigh Books, The National Trust and Michael O'Mara books Ltd.
Mary Haverfieldmary@maryhaverfield.comtype of art workWatercolor and colored pencil illustration for children's publishing, advertising, and editorial use.
Mary M. BonoBono3Dart@optonline.netBioFormerly a graphic designer, then editorial illustrator, I am currently focused in children's markets. My work is primarily sculpted, then photographed. I also work in a traditional "flat" technique, in colored pencil. Clients include Dutton, Walker Books, Highlights, Ranger Rick, Clubhouse, Jr., and many educational publishers.
Mary Manningmmanning1976@satx.rr.comBioI'm an illustrator who specializes in the children's market, and I work in watercolors, colored pencil, and pen & ink, in a whimsical style that I always loved when I was a child. My inspirations came from all the great "Golden Age" children's book illustrators, such as Edmund Dulac, Sidney Sime, H.J. Ford, and of course Arthur Rackham. They inspired me then, and still do.
Mary Rossmary@maryrossillustration.comBioMary Ross is a San Francisco based free-lance illustrator with a fresh, loose, whimsical style well suited for children and children's art.
matt fostermattonmaui@earthlink.netBioDuring his 20 year career, Matt has created a varied portfolio consisting of posters for Apple Computers, Lucent Technologies and Steely Dan. Logo-identities for Frito Lay, Emery Worldwide & Levis. Working on collateral campaigns for fortune 500 corporations currently takes up most of Matt’s schedule, with a client list including AT&T, Dow Jones, GMC, Kimberly Clark Paper, Oracle & the US Postal Service. Editorial Illustration is a creative outlet for Mr. Foster, and he consistently creates images for the Wall Street Journal, CIO, Entertainment Weekly and the New York Times. Recent work for a biennial report that uses the legend of Johnny Appleseed to introduce a K12 University funded program. Wood-cut style textures were combined with silhouettes, shapes and color to convey the look of a classic children's book. AR100 2008 has awarded the campaign within the "best illustration" category.
Matthew Williamswilliams@organisart.co.uktype of art workDigital, Alkyds(fast drying oils) Natural history, childrens books
Melanie Hallmhallart@netstep.netBioGrew up near Boston, Massachusetts I was educated at Rhode Island School of Design and Pratt Institute, and earned a master's degree at Marywood University. I taught Children's book illustration at Pratt Institute, and I am currently teaching a masters' program in illustration and a children's book illustration workshop at Marywood University. I have illustrated over 25 books and have exhibited my personal artwork widely in art galleries in New York and Massachusetts. My illustration has been exhibited at the Society of Illustrators.
Meredith Johnsonmeredith_johnson@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
Meryl Treatnerbluepalette@aol.comBioMeryl Treatner holds degrees from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia. She resides with her husband and three children in suburban Philadelphia. Meryl's illustrations have appeared in hundreds of leading newspapers commissioned by ABC, NBC, CBS, and PBS, including art for such programs as McNeill-Lehrer News Hour, ABC News' Nightline, PBS' Live from Lincoln Center, and American Playhouse, the Emmy-award winning drama, “Concealed Enemies.” Magazines carrying Meryl's artwork include National Geographic and Scholastic Magazines. Her cover art depicting child abuse won a Best Magazine Cover award judged and exhibited by Art Direction Magazine and appeared in their Creativity Annual. Meryl is an experienced courtroom sketch artist, and has been featured by ABC Nightly News and United Press International. Her works were part of an exhibition of Courtroom Artists at the Lowe Gallery, Syracuse University, and the Huntsville, Alabama Museum of Art. Among the publishers for which Meryl has illustrated include Pearson Learning Group, Random House, Scott-Foresman, McGraw-Hill School Division, Hampton-Brown, Harcourt-Brace-Jovanovich, Wm. Morrow and Company, Scholastic Books, National Geographic Books, Dell Yearling, Saxon Publishers, Rigby, Richard C. Owen Publishers, Creative Teaching Press, and Scholastic. Among the books illustrated by Meryl are the following: "Measuring for the Art Show", Heineman,2007 "A Force To The Finish", Blue Planet Diaries, Sundance, 2007 "The Empty Pot", McGraw Hill, 2007 "Unlikely Friends", Zaner Bloser, 2007 "I Can't Stop", Albert Whitman and Company, 2005, winner of the 2006 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Special Needs award "Stop Teasing Taylor!", We Both Read, Treasure Bay, 2005 “Helping Each Other”, Rigby, 2004 “ Being Me: A Keepsake Scrapbook for African American Girls” , by Toni Trent Parker , Scholastic Books, 2002 “Just Like Mike” by Gail Herman, Delacorte Press, March, 2000, (Yearling edition, 2001) Recommended by The Bulletin , “……The simply written text is uplifting……The realistic black-and-white illustrations scattered throughout this chapter book capture the mood and the action of the story….. ” School Library Journal, “My Little Brother Ben” by Karen Cogan, February, Richard C. Owen, Publishers, 1999 “The Koufax Dilemma” by Steven Schnur October, 2001 Manufacturer: Universal Publishers, Hardcover Edition NY: Morrow Junior Books, 1997 Best Books: Young Adults' Choices, 1999;International Reading Association "Saving Alpha Nagawa " , Celebration Press 2002 "Moon Journal" , Rigby , 2000 "Because of a Coin", Saxon Publishers " Colonial Williamsburg Foundation", Nat Turner Rebellion , "Voices of Freedom", for PBS Television, 2002 , "The Freedmen's Bureau" , McGraw-Hill Adventure Books, 2003 [close window]
Michael Arnoldemail@arnomation.comtype of art workFun, animated, whimsical, humorous and colorful digital watercolor art of kids, children and animals for everything from children's books and editorial illustration to puzzles, activity books, restaurant menus, coloring books and more
Michael Denmandenman@bookmakersltd.comtype of art workChildren, Adults, Animals, Humorous, Whimsical, Religious, Watercolor, Black Line
Michael Ledrichmledrich@optonline.netBio A graduate of University of Hartford with a BFA in Illustration. Presently working as a freelance Illustrator and Painting Teacher. Recently working with Author :Kimberly Johnson on her new book "A day with Grandma". I can work in a variety of media and have disciplines from Childrens book to Packaging. Enjoyable, Colorful and Clear artwork is my goal
MICHAEL S. MAYDAKartincool@comcast.netBioMichael S. Maydak is represented by Craven Design, Inc. Please contact Meryl Jones 212-288-1022 www.cravendesignstudios.com As a child growing up in rural California, Michael S. Maydak spent much of his time outdoors exploring the beautiful country surrounding his home. Family vacations and outings were spent camping and fishing. Michael developed a lifelong interest in wildlife and outdoor pursuits, which provide the majority of the inspiration and material for his work. A professional artist since 1976, Michael received his formal training as an illustration major at San Jose State University. His commercial clients have included national magazines, book publishers, advertising agencies, major corporations and state governments. In the last few years he has focused his creative efforts on bronze sculpture, public murals, and interpretive installations. Michael lives with his wife and two children in California. Being a father has given him renewed insight into the importance of teaching children to appreciate the natural world and understand its balance and interdependence.
Mimi Selmi Reedmimireedesign@gmail.comtype of art workIllustrator specialized in teen and children's illustration. Works in both; traditional and digital media. Acrylic, charcoal, pencil and collage. Programs: Photoshop and Illustrator.
Mindy Piercemindy@beisepierce.comBioMindy's children's publishing career began right after her kids, Macey and Mack discovered books. Her whimsical images are heavily influenced by their antics and esthetic opinions. Mindy also works on a wide variety of products from greeting cards and gift wrap to fabric designs.
mjarts.commarty@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.
Molly Delaneydelaney@bookmakersltd.comtype of art workChildren, Adults, Animals, Whimsical, Humorous, Watercolor
mooartsharon@moo-art.co.ukBioI have been working in the the field of children's books since 1998, with a wide range of clients. I work digitally and with mixed media so my work still retains a collage feel. I am a member of The Association of Illustrators UK, and Brighton Illustrators Group.
Nancy Cotenancycote@comcast.nettype of art workChildren's Picture Books Full Color / Hardcover Trade Books
Nancy Lanenancy@melissaturk.comBio