Hi, I'm Helena Juhasz, a cartoonist and illustrator based in North Vancouver, BC. I specialize in illustration for marketing campaigns and packaging design, with a focus on engaging, kid-friendly visuals for juvenile publishing. I'm represented by The Literary Longs of Tugeau 2 Art & Literary Agency (for Juvenile Publishing). Beyond client work, I co-own North Shore Bike Shop and wear multiple hats—from marketing director and designer to social media content creator. I also teach an annual comics arts program at local schools and libraries in North Vancouver, and I self-publish Halloween mini comics (2012–present).

Helena Juhasz

Hi, I'm Helena Juhasz, a cartoonist and illustrator based in North Vancouver, BC. I specialize in illustration for marketing campaigns and packaging design, with a focus on engaging, kid-friendly visuals for juvenile publishing. I'm represented by The Literary Longs of Tugeau 2 Art & Literary Agency (for Juvenile Publishing). Beyond client work, I co-own North Shore Bike Shop and wear multiple hats—from marketing director and designer to social media content creator. I also teach an annual comics arts program at local schools and libraries in North Vancouver, and I self-publish Halloween mini comics (2012–present).

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Hi, I’m Helena Juhasz, a cartoonist and illustrator based in North Vancouver, BC. I specialize in illustration for marketing campaigns and packaging design, with a focus on engaging, kid-friendly visuals for juvenile publishing. I’m represented by The Literary Longs of Tugeau 2 Art & Literary Agency (for Juvenile Publishing).

Beyond client work, I co-own North Shore Bike Shop and wear multiple hats—from marketing director and designer to social media content creator. I also teach an annual comics arts program at local schools and libraries in North Vancouver, and I self-publish Halloween mini comics (2012–present).

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Work Experience

Co-owner / Marketing Director / Designer / Social Media Content Creator at North Shore Bike Shop
January 1, 2007 - Present
Co-owner and Marketing Director overseeing design, branding, and social media content.
Teacher / Teaching Artist (Comics Arts Classes) at Local schools & libraries, North Vancouver
January 1, 2015 - Present
Teach annual comics arts classes at local schools and libraries in North Vancouver.
Self-published Illustrator at Self-published Halloween mini comics
January 1, 2012 - Present
Self-published and distributed Halloween mini comics (2012–present).

Education

Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology) at McMaster University
September 15, 1997 - November 22, 2000
Bachelor of Science (Physical Therapy) at University of Toronto
September 16, 2000 - May 1, 2003
Continuing Education - Illustration & Graphic Novels at Emily Carr University of Art & Design
July 6, 2000 - June 20, 2013
Bachelor Degree in Science (Kinesiology) at McMaster University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor Degree in Science (Physical Therapy) at University of Toronto
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Illustration & Graphic Novels at Emily Carr University of Art & Design
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

Member of Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI)
January 1, 2011 - January 11, 2026
Illustrator Co-ordinator - Canada West (SCBWI)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
SCBWI NYC Winter Conference volunteer
February 1, 2014 - February 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Other
    uniE621 Agency Announcement Comic
    Comic page announcing me joining Tugeau 2 Art & Literary Agency. illustrator
    uniE621 Personal
    Personal mascot drawing for the Holidays. illustrator
    uniE621 Conference Illustration Sample
    Pen and ink and pencil illustrations for an Outdoor Education Conference in Ontario - September 2024
    uniE621 Poster
    Poster created for North Shore Bike Shop featuring a classic mountain bike feature on Mount Fromme - birthplace of North Shore mountain biking in Canada.
    uniE621 Paddington Bear
    Colour illustration sample created in coloured pencil. illustrator
    uniE621 Wilma
    Colour illustration sample in watercolour, coloured pencil & ink illustrator
    uniE621 Another Bootastic Halloween Comic Series - by Author/Illustrator Helena Juhasz
    A colour sample of my annual Halloween comic - self published for promotional purposes and for my portfolio. illustrator Halloween comics range between 8 - 24 pages and I am the writer and illustrator. All are posted on my Instagram @HelenaJuhasz as well.
    paper Pedro
    Illustrated in ball point pen and coloured digitally in Procreate. Colour sample for a kids graphic novel. illustrator artist writer