Overview
I am excited and open to book cover projects! I am currently booking for 2024 and 2025 picture books as well.
I'm a freelance illustrator from Austin, Texas and new to Manitou Springs, CO with a style rooted in midcentury influence, through the lens of a modern existence. I focus on a representation of repeat patterns and texture in our natural world, observations of daily life, and messages of strength and acceptance, via hand-lettered typography. This love of smaller details-- a cluster of mismatched city buildings, lush color in an old quilt, variations in a garden-- is what I bring to my work: an appreciation for the lovely little things in life.
Let's open the visual world that your words have brought to life! Communication is key. I always want to be sure that I'm the right fit for your vision, and I believe the process should be thorough and collaborative.
Some of my previous clients include National Geographic Learning, the American Federation for Teachers, and Ladybug Magazine. I am a lover of books (even below my reading level) and have a massive collection of inspiration at hand, always!
Self-Publishing Client Testimonials:
"Caitlin's illustrations have transformed the scientific text [of my book] into a charming story of sharing knowledge and collective action to inspire us all to help the world stay cool for the next generation... I just compare [her] art to almost anything else on the market, and it's a different level... [Her] aesthetic is what has made this book so wonderful!" --Marianna Linz, author of "Cool For You"
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
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Awards
- Austin SCBWI Portfolio Award, Society of Illustrators Los Angeles Illustration West 49
Certifications
- BFA Summa Cum Laude in Illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design
Work experience
Self-employed
I provide illustration and design services for editorial, advertising, publishing, and small businesses, with a wide range of project scopes and types of clients. Communication is incredibly important to me, and I make sure my clients love the art they are commissioning! In addition to freelance work, I sell prints and products of my own through shops and markets.
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