Chad 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. He has illustrated such books as Milo and the Green Wagon, The Case of Stuart´s Ship and Bully Bill.His work has appeared in text books and periodicals, including Shine Brightly Magazine and My Friend Magazine. Phone (407) 748-7381 Website
Kim Sponaugle has illustrated well over a dozen children's books. Her bright, colorful style and delightful expressions give her illustrations warmth and whimsey. Kim works in three different mediums. Watercolors are used for more detailed projects, pastels are a vibrant medium that cuts expense and time, and pen & ink used in chapter books. Phone (856) 279-2285 Website
Katie Cusack specializes in fantasy book and cover art for both children and adults. She creates dream-like, colorful imagery using a collage process of personal photography and digital painting techniques. The rich colors and textures, both electronic and scanned, bring a hand-rendered feel to her work. Digital technology allows her to provide a quick turnaround time, yet the look of a traditional oil painting. Phone (912) 844-1608 Website
Jose Pardo is a freelance digital illustrator specializing in Fantasy and Science Fiction book covers. He has done book covers for self published authors and publishers such as Scholastic and Troll. He's also illustrated role playing cards for games such as World of War Craft. Currently a full time illustrator and designer for Disney Merchandise in Orlando Florida, he runs his freelance studio MoonVisionStudio in the evenings. Phone (407) 963-2339 Website
Judith Bicking is a professional illustrator for over ten years and have been doing work for the self-publishing market for about three years, mainly illustrating children's books and book covers. Phone (828) 299-8027Website
Silvina Maldonado I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I have experience as a Animation Background artist and children illustrator , Silvina draws about different themes like Fantastic illustration, animals, realistic, nature, sci-fi, and vector logos and mascot design, using varied paint techniques as acrilycs, watercolor, pencil, photoshop and illustrator. Email:artsil@gmail.comWebsite
Franfou Studio is a little studio of great talents that specialize in cartoon illustrations and flash cartoon animations. With more than 14 years of experience Franfou has created a fresh cool and dynamic style and has made work for prestigious clients such as : Cranium, Scholastic, Olympic Games, M&M, Nintendo etc... Work as appeared in childreen's books, educational books , flash cartoon animations, videogames, advertizing, packaging, puzzles, clothing, newspaper comicstrips, graphic design, etc... Phone (418) 628-4916 Website
Diane Barton is a digital illustrator and graphic designer located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Originally from Massachusetts, she studied art at Boston University and then at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee where she received her BFA. Over the years she has been involved with many arenas of the graphics industry from retail to etched glass design, marketing to labeling, Web site design to truck wraps, and has always wanted to do more in publishing. Phone (414) 372-8384 Website
Karen Marino Specializing in "Where the sarcastic meets the realistic" watercolor illustrations,
Karen's website will be able to give you a glimpse into her distinctive style. Highlighting the author's thoughts, and bringing the words to life through colorful original-not-so-ordinary creations. She is also experience in both traditional watercolors and digital editing. Phone (248)974-8044 Website
Kit Grady Kit is best known for her expressive animals and bright colors. Phone (910) 692-6844 Website
Rosemarie Gillen is a children's book author and illustrator who creates picture books. She specializes in enhancing children’s books with her unique style of illustrations. Her style is colorful, happy and child friendly displaying the sweet innocence and simplicity of childhood. Phone (304) 260-0046 Website
Dawn Phillips Over fifteen years of experience, which consisted of freelance illustrations for Patch Works Pattern Designs, presentation storyboards and graphic design. Phone (712) 310-7004 Website
Izabela Ciesinska Services include children's illustrations, young adults' illustrations, and work for adult books. She does both interior illustrations and covers, and works with traditional media (pencils and color pencils), as well as digital work. Her children's work spans from cartoon-like pictures to fine-detailed life-like work; young adult's illustrations can span from fantasy to realism, and they can vary significantly in detail and shading. Izabela can also combine traditional media with digital media, should a project call for it. Phone(905) 580-1147 Website
Stacia Krause Stojanoff Mermaids and centaurs, flying hearts and bubble blowing kings. Stacia Stojanoff’s images represent a playful and imaginative world. Her combination of traditional and digital collage captures the sense of the whimsical and the care free. Stacia’s artful inspiration blooms from her apparel design background, graphic design skills and the textures and words around her. Telephone (650) 248-8565Website
Doug Knutson brings to life his Midwest surroundings in his landscapes, still life and wildlife paintings. Over the years he has completed illustrations for such places as Burger King, Wal-Mart, Random House, McDonalds, John Deere, The Franklin Mint and Target. Illustrations have ranged from CD and video cases to children's books covers, posters, advertising materials and collectable tins and plates. Phone (319) 373-9101 Website
Nicoletta Barolini Taking an interest in graphic design and illustration she enrolled at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, NY. Hence, Nicoletta became a career graphic designer and illustrator finding work with various NY publishers. Eventually, fully embracing the digital revolution, becoming a computer graphics expert and publishing her work in trade books such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Painter Side-by-Side (by Wendy Crumpler, SYBEX Publisher), and Step-by-Step, Electronic Design Magazine. Phone (914) 479-5529 Website
Maryann Held received a BFA in illustration from the University of the arts in Philadelphia, with a personal focus on the children's market. She enjoys depicting lively characters, both animal and human, in vivid, diverse settings. Maryann has been praised for her technical ability and creativity alike. Her work ranges from children's books to greeting cards, to character design. Phone 267.312.6701Website
Laura Diehl is a digital illustrator specializing in the genres of fantasy, science-fiction, and children's illustration. Her artwork is known for its glowing light sources, vibrant color, and fantastical (yet believable) appearance. She creates her art with a Wacom digital art tablet and a combination of Photoshop, Painter, and ArtRage. Laura holds a BFA in Painting from James Madison University and has been creating artwork for clients around the world for 5 years. Phone (540) 322-1776 Website
Chad Cameron can be held partially responsible for award-winning children's books such as A Day With No Crayons, winner of the Oregon Book Award and George Hogglesberry, Grade School Alien, Golden Kite winner. Often spotted around the hills of San Francisco, he can be fully blamed for 14 years of illustrations in pixels and paint. Telephone: (415) 704-4754 Website
Kevin Scott Collier is a children's book author and illustrator with nearly 70 published titles to his credit. The December 6, 2006 issue of World Magazine called "Topsy Turvy Land", illustrated by Kevin, "one of the top 50 children's picture books of all time." He is the art director for a daily Michigan newspaper. Phone (616) 846-1155Website
Diane Lucas works in the mediums of oil, color pencil and digital using Photoshop and Corel Painter IX. She can work in many styles from high realism to cartoon. Phone (902) 463-1806 Website
Cary Ballas is the author and illustrator of a children’s book. She specializes in whimsical, child-friendly art with lots of expression. Whether depicting characters in black and white or vivid colors. Cary enjoys doing customized artwork in different themes, tailored to the client´s needs. Website
SCBWI (The Society of Children’s Book Illustrators – and Illustrators) http://www.scbwi.org/
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