Award-winning illustrator and art director specializing in children’s books, editorial and advertising illustration, and art direction across print, digital, and interactive experiences. I build character-driven worlds, develop visual storytelling, and lead teams through production-ready workflows for both traditional and AI-assisted pipelines. As an educator and facilitator, I mentor artists and teach illustration, curriculum, and visual storytelling to learners ranging from PreK through university level. I also apply creative practices in healthcare settings to support comfort and wellbeing through guided art activities.

Award-winning illustrator and art director specializing in children’s books, editorial and advertising illustration, and art direction across print, digital, and interactive experiences. I build character-driven worlds, develop visual storytelling, and lead teams through production-ready workflows for both traditional and AI-assisted pipelines. As an educator and facilitator, I mentor artists and teach illustration, curriculum, and visual storytelling to learners ranging from PreK through university level. I also apply creative practices in healthcare settings to support comfort and wellbeing through guided art activities.

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Award-winning illustrator and art director specializing in children’s books, editorial and advertising illustration, and art direction across print, digital, and interactive experiences. I build character-driven worlds, develop visual storytelling, and lead teams through production-ready workflows for both traditional and AI-assisted pipelines.

As an educator and facilitator, I mentor artists and teach illustration, curriculum, and visual storytelling to learners ranging from PreK through university level. I also apply creative practices in healthcare settings to support comfort and wellbeing through guided art activities.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

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Education

BFA at Academy of Art University
September 1, 1979 - June 1, 1984
BFA, Illustration at Academy of Art University & University of San Francisco
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025
Children's Literature & Fiction Writing at Stanford University
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025
Children's Book Illustration at University of California, Berkeley
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025
Expressive Arts Certification at Trauma Informed Practices Institute
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025
BFA, Illustration at Academy of Art University
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2026
BFA, Illustration at University of San Francisco
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2026
Children’s Literature & Fiction Writing at Stanford University
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2026
Children’s Book Illustration at University of California, Berkeley
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2026
Expressive Arts (Trauma-Informed Practices) at Trauma Informed Practices Institute
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2026

Qualifications

Expressive Arts Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025
Expressive Arts Certification (Trauma-Informed Practices)
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Other, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization
    The Little Things Tha Kill Cover Illustration and Book Design
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    The Little Things That Kill Cover Illustration and Book Design

    Illustrated the cover art – created an original, atmospheric illustration that captured the tone and themes of the book.

    Designed both hardcover and paperback covers – tailored layouts and formats to fit each edition.

    Developed typography treatments – selected and arranged fonts to complement the artwork and convey the book’s mood.

    Created full book design – handled the overall design of the book, integrating imagery, layout, and visual hierarchy.

    Prepared production-ready files – ensured all files met professional publishing standards for print.

    Collaborated with publisher/author – aligned the visual design with the story’s voice and intended readership.

    Balanced aesthetics with market appeal – produced a design that was both artistically strong and commercially viable.

    Sample of Children's Books I have illustrated
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