I am a Visual Story Teller
As I move along in my life and career I have realized that I do many things as an Illustrator, Author, Designer, Storyboard Artist, Layout Artist, Fine Artist, Paper Engineer, and Teacher, which all adds up to my passion for stories. When I look at the thread that is me, it is as a visual artist who loves a story; hence, I am a Visual Story Teller!
WATERCOLOR
When a book needs a quiet, soft hand I use watercolor and pencil. I want the illustrations to feel a bit dreamy, even wistful.
COLLAGE
When there are books that need something more graphic. I love the texture and patterns in Japanese papers that add a richness to the world I am making. Especially Pop-up books, which bring the papers alive, magically jumping off the page both literally and figuratively.
ACRYLIC
When the story asks for lively characters and action I like to work in acrylics, or on the computer. These illustrations have bold colors to animate the story.
POP-UP
I love the magic I feel when pop-ups unfold out of the flat page of a book and then disappear back in again. It is so fun to make my images move by bending the paper. There are so many stories to tell with movable books.
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
I enjoy working on the computer. I work in Photoshop, Illustrator, and with printing methods like lenticulars. I have a background in animation and have applied my knowledge to making apps. I enjoy bringing my books to life even more.
PRINT MAKING
Some of my work has been in linoleum cuts. I love to use hands on traditional media, and sometimes finish it in the computer.
ORGANIZATIONS• SCBWI - Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrator
• SILA - Society of Illustrators of LA • Movable Book Society • Documentary Film |
EDUCATION
• CSULB
• UCLA • Art Center College of Design Night • SDSU • SMC & LACC |
PUBLICATIONS
• "Good Morning, Good Night",Harcourt Red Wagon
• "Rainy Day", Harcourt Red Wagon • "Sunny Day", Harcourt Red Wagon • "Wine by the Nose at the Finish" |
INTERVIEWS |