Overview
Hi! I'm a children's book illustrator and cover designer located in the farm land of southern New Jersey, USA. I am a grad of AIPH, with a concentration in graphic design. I love to illustrate.
In 2007, I started my dream job as a freelance illustrator. Since then, I have had the opportunity to illustrate for traditional publishers and independent clients, creating children's books, middle grade books and fantasy cover design.
I enjoy showing expressive emotion in my characters to make them memorable. Much of my work features children's adventures, MG fiction fantasy/ fiction, and Christian faith based story-telling.
Services
Fiction
Action & Adventure
Christian Fiction
Cultural & Ethnic
Fantasy
Middle Grade
Picture Books
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction
Nature
Languages
English
Awards
- Story Monster Approved
- CIPA EVVY Award
- Loewenherz-Creative Award
- Reader Views Kids Award for Best Children’s Picture Book of the Year
- Reviewer's Choice Awards
- Literary Classic Book Award
- Best of the Year Award- 2015, Family Review Center
- Realm Award 2018- Children' picture book
- Gold Mom's Choice award
- Realm Maker Finalist 2020
- 2020 Purple Dragonfly Award 1st place
- 2023 Purple Dragonfly Book Award in the STEM Category
- Next Generation Indie Book Awards, 2008-2023 Finalist, 2020
- Story Monsters Book Award 2023
- Mom's Choice Awards 2023 -Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Sports & Recreation
Work experience
Self-employed
Mar, 2007 —
Present
More than 17 years of experience of design and illustration for the children's, MG fiction and family-friendly markets. I have a sincere love for good children's books and have had the opportunity to play a role in publishing over 130 titles for kids.
Self-employed
Mar, 2007 —
Present
Experienced in illustrating and designing book covers and interior art for children's books, young readers thru middle grade chapter books. Known for expressive dragons, fairies, and all types of woodland creatures, my strength is in expressing emotion and action in my visual story telling. Most of my work features children's adventures, faith based and family friendly stories for kids.
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Time For Fall Fun is the second book in my Four Seasons series. Beautiful illustrations of family activities to do in Fall through the eyes of young children playing and experiencing outdoor f... read more
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When a tiny puppy finds his way into Mona’s heart and home, a lifetime’s adventure is born.Based on a true story, Hello Pepi is an endearing tale of a toy dog’s irresistible joie de vivre.Told... read more
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What will get rid of that pesky monster under the bed? Gazillions bunches, oodles and tons of love from mom of course. But...how much is that? And is it enough? Can you see gazillions? Or hear... read more
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“Stubby’s Destiny” is an inspirational story about a defeated donkey, Stubby, who feels he was born wrong. He was just about to give up when Divine destiny tapped him on the shoulder. He was c... read more
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With a smile that can melt an iceberg, Annie's strong will, sometimes gets her into trouble, especially with her sister Emma. Annie also has Down syndrome, making her extra special. Though Emm... read more
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Ping the Panda tires of eating bamboo and takes a stroll to the man village to his friend Po-Li. They embark on a food adventure through the Asian Rainforest in search of tasty treats. They ha... read more
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Please include this description: When is a quilt more than a quilt? When it’s placed in the hands of six-year-old Chase at an age when imagination knows no limits. This beautifully illustrated book weaves a tale of a young boy’s prized possession―a well-loved ... read more
Amari's Great Adventures: The Magical Playground, is the first book in a children's book series featuring Amari and his bigger than life animal friends. Colorful illustrations and authentic characters bring Amari's African American and Nigerian heritage to lif... read more
A young child has questions about life, and growing up, and about her place in this world. Her dad has answers that are practical, spiritual, and sometimes comical! The journey ends with the u... read more
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Children ask tough questions. Questions like, "Does Jesus still love me when I'm naughty?" This kind of question can pose a special challenge to parents, grandparents, and caregivers as they t... read more
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Haden and Ella Grace love to visit Nana T at the beach! They discover a very fussy blue heron living under a bridge nearby. Enjoy their visits to the bridge and the merriment that follows. An ... read more
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Jeremy and Red Jeep are on a road trip when they happen upon Chester, a traveling tortoise, on his way to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Chester is stuck, and it’s up to Jeremy and Red Jeep to set h... read more
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Dusty heard the sound of the bulldozers arriving to demolish the old house he and his family had been living in. There was a broken toy fort in the basement which Dusty and his family had call... read more
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Forever Evergreen takes us on an adventure to an enchanted garden with Red, a curious cardinal. When Mother Nature makes a decision that impacts everything in the garden, Red becomes a part of... read more
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Haden loves to share exciting adventures with Nana T in her garden. One day, while on hands and knees, they come face to face with a tiny little tree frog. Hops begins to visit daily and Haden... read more
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Randy the Raindrop is about a raindrop character who loves to make friends with boys and girls and see them having fun on a rainy day.Randy enjoys dropping by to make new friends and visiting ... read more
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Meet Randy Kazandy who needs glasses but does not like them at first. He is funny, witty and the book is in rhyme. Find out what happens that gets Randy to Love his glasses. Find hidden glasse... read more
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Some mysterious strangers turn up on Pepi's doorstep, with unexpected consequences.Based on a true story, Pepi Meets Maxi is a rookie's guide to making friends.Told in verse, with whimsical il... read more
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Celebrate the joy and wonder of early childhood with lilting rhymes and lustrous illustrations! Simple yet memorable poems about teddy bears, tea parties, and tigers are a wonderful introducti... read more
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Getting adjusted to a new baby can be tough, however, what happens when a new, older, sibling comes into the family? Sowa is used to being the oldest and always helping his Mom and Dad and his... read more
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Nickerbacher is a dragon and aspiring comedian who travels to La La Land to audition for The Late Knight Show. Hoping to prove to his father - and the world - that dragons can be funny. Nicker... read more
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Dragons are magical. Some are ferocious, some are friendly, and some are silly, but whatever kind of dragon it is, we love reading about them and their incredible adventures. Nickerbacher is a... read more
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Rupert is a very naughty elephant, he does not want to get out of bed, do his chores, eat his breakfast. Rupert is naughty at school too. One day a new girl comes to school and she is very nau... read more
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Meet Duck -- a clever, resourceful farmer -- and his best friends, Hen and Cat. When Duck reads a book about fossils, he invites his friends to come with him on a dinosaur dig. It turns out th... read more
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Journey to the English country side and meet a family of bunnies, who are raised by their nanny Tully Tot Tot while Father and Mother are away. Eva is wearing her new flopsy-Lopsy hat and her ... read more
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Willoughby has a problem. Tomorrow is Rosewings’ birthday, and every cake Willoughby tries to bake ends up lumpy, bumpy, black and burned. How will he ever surprise his friend? Frustrated, Wil... read more
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Willoughby has an itch he can’t reach. An itch he can’t scratch. Not just a little itch, a TERRIBLY ITCHY ITCH. Nothing he does will make it go away. What can a dragon do when he has an itch h... read more
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