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I am a storyteller and illustrator dedicated to creating immersive, whimsical worlds where kindness and curiosity lead the way. My work specializes in character-driven narratives with soft, approachable designs and vibrant, magical color palettes. Currently, I am the author and illustrator of The Legend of Lemon, building a cohesive visual world from the ground up. I have self-published two books through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and Barnes & Noble, and I began The Legend of Lemon in college as my senior thesis, continuing to refine it for publication.…I am a storyteller and illustrator dedicated to creating immersive, whimsical worlds where kindness and curiosity lead the way. My work specializes in character-driven narratives with soft, approachable designs and vibrant, magical color palettes. Currently, I am the author and illustrator of The Legend of Lemon, building a cohesive visual world from the ground up. I have self-published two books through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and Barnes & Noble, and I began The Legend of Lemon in college as my senior thesis, continuing to refine it for publication.

Shelby Beatty

Artist, Children’s Book Illustrator, Illustrator, +7

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I am a storyteller and illustrator dedicated to creating immersive, whimsical worlds where kindness and curiosity lead the way. My work specializes in character-driven narratives with soft, approachable designs and vibrant, magical color palettes. Currently, I am the author and illustrator of The Legend of Lemon, building a cohesive visual world from the ground up. I have self-published two books through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and Barnes & Noble, and I began The Legend of Lemon in college as my senior thesis, continuing to refine it for publication.…I am a storyteller and illustrator dedicated to creating immersive, whimsical worlds where kindness and curiosity lead the way. My work specializes in character-driven narratives with soft, approachable designs and vibrant, magical color palettes. Currently, I am the author and illustrator of The Legend of Lemon, building a cohesive visual world from the ground up. I have self-published two books through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and Barnes & Noble, and I began The Legend of Lemon in college as my senior thesis, continuing to refine it for publication.

Available to hire

I am a storyteller and illustrator dedicated to creating immersive, whimsical worlds where kindness and curiosity lead the way. My work specializes in character-driven narratives with soft, approachable designs and vibrant, magical color palettes.

Currently, I am the author and illustrator of The Legend of Lemon, building a cohesive visual world from the ground up. I have self-published two books through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and Barnes & Noble, and I began The Legend of Lemon in college as my senior thesis, continuing to refine it for publication.

Skills

Character Design

Book Illustration

Experience Level

Character Design

Expert

Book Illustration

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Production Layout Artist at RR Donnelley

April 27, 2026 - January 16, 2026

Production Layout Artist

April 1, 2018 - January 1, 2026

Created layout designs for production materials; prepared typography, style sheets in InDesign, and final production files; collaborated with team to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

Artist/Author/Model at Self-Employed

January 1, 2026 - Present

Independent artist, author, and model focusing on digital illustration, painting, and creative writing. Lead author/illustrator of The Legend of Lemon; developing a cohesive visual world and self-publishing projects.