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I'm Gabrielle, a very experienced children's book illustrator and expert at visual storytelling. As a biracial kid in the 1980s in Cleveland, there weren't many people that looked like me. I enjoy studying other people's features and observing their choice of hairstyles and how they dressed and adorned themselves. I studied Illustration at The Savannah College of Art and Design and graduated in 2002. I have helped many self-publishing authors bring their books to market. My specialty is diverse characters and capturing emotion in very detailed scenes. I love using bold colors and patterns whenever possible.…I'm Gabrielle, a very experienced children's book illustrator and expert at visual storytelling. As a biracial kid in the 1980s in Cleveland, there weren't many people that looked like me. I enjoy studying other people's features and observing their choice of hairstyles and how they dressed and adorned themselves. I studied Illustration at The Savannah College of Art and Design and graduated in 2002. I have helped many self-publishing authors bring their books to market. My specialty is diverse characters and capturing emotion in very detailed scenes. I love using bold colors and patterns whenever possible.

Gabrielle Fludd

Illustrator, Creative Director, Art Director, +1

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I'm Gabrielle, a very experienced children's book illustrator and expert at visual storytelling. As a biracial kid in the 1980s in Cleveland, there weren't many people that looked like me. I enjoy studying other people's features and observing their choice of hairstyles and how they dressed and adorned themselves. I studied Illustration at The Savannah College of Art and Design and graduated in 2002. I have helped many self-publishing authors bring their books to market. My specialty is diverse characters and capturing emotion in very detailed scenes. I love using bold colors and patterns whenever possible.…I'm Gabrielle, a very experienced children's book illustrator and expert at visual storytelling. As a biracial kid in the 1980s in Cleveland, there weren't many people that looked like me. I enjoy studying other people's features and observing their choice of hairstyles and how they dressed and adorned themselves. I studied Illustration at The Savannah College of Art and Design and graduated in 2002. I have helped many self-publishing authors bring their books to market. My specialty is diverse characters and capturing emotion in very detailed scenes. I love using bold colors and patterns whenever possible.

Available to hire

I’m Gabrielle, a very experienced children’s book illustrator and expert at visual storytelling. As a biracial kid in the 1980s in Cleveland, there weren’t many people that looked like me. I enjoy studying other people’s features and observing their choice of hairstyles and how they dressed and adorned themselves. I
studied Illustration at The Savannah College of Art and Design and graduated in 2002. I have helped many self-publishing authors bring their books to market. My specialty is diverse characters and capturing emotion in very detailed scenes. I love using bold colors and patterns whenever possible.

Skills

Book Illustration

Character Design

Editorial Illustration

Experience Level

Book Illustration

Expert

Character Design

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Work Experience

Freelance Artist at Gift of Gabby

June 1, 2002 - November 19, 2025

Assist companies and organizations with defining their brands: logo design, branding guide, collateral, website design and maintenance. Character design, illustrations and layout artist for children's books. Served as the Art Director/Designer for Zwei Magazine (2011-2013) and Prime Magazine (2021) handling the overall aesthetic, page layout, proofreading, and file preparation. Event design consulting, floral design, setup and staging for corporate and private events. Teaching artist for the Westport Country Playhouse's summer program 2023, sharing my love of artistic exploration through various painting techniques.

Art Instructor & Assistant to Program Director at ConnCAT

February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022

Designed and implemented lesson plans introducing various art techniques to underserved youth; managed art supplies, solicited donations to minimize costs; curated exhibitions in the gallery and external spaces; collaborated with the Youth Program Director for after-school and summer curriculum planning; helped hire and manage summer camp counselors; facilitated daily activities to ensure safety and enrichment of participants.

Owner/Manager at Gumdrop Swap

November 1, 2020 - November 1, 2020

Developed a distinct brand identity and maintained the business website, marketing materials, and social media presence. Founded and managed an eco-friendly thrift business focused on maternity and children's essentials through a unique swapping program. Grew a loyal customer base through effective community outreach and creative marketing strategies.

Design Production Manager at LoveSac

June 1, 2009 - June 1, 2009

Managed all aspects of visual branding, directing photo shoots, and maintained a brand library to ensure consistency. Produced original artwork for marketing materials, product catalogs, packaging and global store campaigns. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute high-quality design deliverables under tight deadlines.