Angela Rizza

Angela Rizza – Designer

My work is very detailed oriented, i like to focus on illustrations made with lines and textures. I can work both realistically and stylized

Overview

My work is inspired greatly by the wildlife around my home and my favorite stories I read growing up. When working on children's books, I create images that appeals to my inner child, drawings with lots of details, color, and quality that captures the attention of the viewer. My process is hand inking with brush and pen my line work then I apply my colors digitally. When I'm not freelancing I teach illustration at the Fashion Institute and I am apprenticing t become a tattoo artist.

Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Humanities & Social Sciences Math & Science Nature New Age
Fiction
Classics Fantasy Picture Books
Languages
English
Awards
  • Society of Illustrators Annual show, 2019
  • Society of Illustrators Annual show, 2018
  • Illustration West, 2017
  • Spectrum21 show, 2014
Certifications
  • BFA

Work experience

Fashion Institute of Technology

Dec, 2019 — Present

Self-employed

Jun, 2011 — Present

Portfolio

The Hedgewitch Tarot

Tudorbeth

Llewellyn Publications

An Anthology of Fungi: A Collection of 100 Mushrooms, Toadstools and Other Fungi (DK Children's Anthologies)

Boddy, Lynne

DK Children

An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals: A Collection of 100 Rocks, Minerals, and Gems from Around the World (DK Children's Anthologies)

DK

DK Children

An Anthology of Exquisite Birds (DK Children's Anthologies)

Hoare, Ben

DK Children

An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth (DK Children's Anthologies)

Oldershaw, Cally

DK Children

Cool, Cosmic Tattoo Stars and Planets: 50 Temporary Tattoos That Teach

Thacher, Meg

Storey Publishing, LLC

Figure Drawing for Kids: A Step-By-Step Guide to Drawing People (Drawing for Kids Ages 9 to 12)

Rizza, Angela

Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life (DK Children's Anthologies)

Chinsamy-Turan, Professor Anusuya

An Anthology of Aquatic Life (DK Children's Anthologies)

Hume, Sam

The Princess Bride (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Cary Elwes;Peter Falk;Chris Sarandon;Fred Savage;Robin Wright

Godzilla, the Showa-Era Films, 1954–1975 (the Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Takashi Shimura

Super Scratch Art Pads: Solar System

Sterling Childrens

Super Scratch Art Pads: Under the Sea

Sterling Childrens

Super Scratch Art Pads: Mythical Creatures

Sterling Children's

Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life

DK

The Book of Prehistoric Beasts: Colour and Discover (Fantastic Beasts to Colour & Discover)

Marx, Jonny

The Book of Beasts: Color & Discover

Marx, Jonny

Super Scratch Art Pads: Nature

Sterling Children's

Figure Drawing for Kids: A Step-By-Step Guide to Drawing People

Rizza, Angela

Portrait Drawing for Kids: A Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing Faces

Rizza, Angela

The Wonders of Nature

Hoare, Ben

An Anthology of Intriguing Animals

DK

The Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the best-kept secrets of space

Gater, Will

The Easy Drawing Book for Teens: 20 Step-by-Step Projects to Improve Your Drawing Skills

Rizza, Angela

Angela has 6 reviews

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Misha A.

Misha A.

Mar, 2026

Angela was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her attention to detail and beautiful aesthetic brought my cover to life in a way I could never have imagined. She was thoughtful and collaborative throughout the process, receptive to feedback, and truly invested in making the design feel right for t...
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Emily O.

Emily O.

Sep, 2025

Angela is amazing and I am absolutely obsessed with the work she did for my book. It is so beautiful. She was extremely pleasant, professional, flexible, and timely. I will hire her again and again!
Claire C.

Claire C.

Jul, 2025

Angela is a master at her craft and so easy to work with. 10/10 recommend!
Laura H.

Laura H.

Jun, 2024

Working with Angela was a joy and I'd love to work with her again! I worked with her to produce the images for my first illustrated children's book. There were several requests I made in the beginning, and she hit them all spot on. Angela will tell you that she is a visual thinker and she sometim...
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Carly H.

Carly H.

Dec, 2022

Angela was amazing! She was extremely helpful, professional, and made the most beautiful artwork for my book cover. I highly recommend her!

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