Hi there! I’m Lisa Mundorff, an illustrator, designer, and author/illustrator with a passion for children’s books, greeting card design, and teaching digital art. I have three published children’s books, two with Macmillan and one with Random House, developed from concept to finish with agents, art directors, and editors. Currently I teach animation and graphic design to high school students, using Adobe Creative Suite and staying current with industry innovations. I love tackling new creative challenges, collaborating with others, and bringing ideas to life through vibrant visuals and storytelling.…

Lisa Mundorff

Hi there! I’m Lisa Mundorff, an illustrator, designer, and author/illustrator with a passion for children’s books, greeting card design, and teaching digital art. I have three published children’s books, two with Macmillan and one with Random House, developed from concept to finish with agents, art directors, and editors. Currently I teach animation and graphic design to high school students, using Adobe Creative Suite and staying current with industry innovations. I love tackling new creative challenges, collaborating with others, and bringing ideas to life through vibrant visuals and storytelling.…

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Hi there! I’m Lisa Mundorff, an illustrator, designer, and author/illustrator with a passion for children’s books, greeting card design, and teaching digital art. I have three published children’s books, two with Macmillan and one with Random House, developed from concept to finish with agents, art directors, and editors.

Currently I teach animation and graphic design to high school students, using Adobe Creative Suite and staying current with industry innovations. I love tackling new creative challenges, collaborating with others, and bringing ideas to life through vibrant visuals and storytelling.

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Work Experience

Content Artist at Sierra Entertainment
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Created content art and design for Sierra products such as Card Studio, Print Artist, and Sierra Home.
Freelance Illustrator and Children’s Book Artist at Self-employed
January 1, 2000 - Present
Created art for clients including Amazon and the Seattle Times, and worked with Random House and Macmillan to publish children's books. Books illustrated or authored by me include A Small Blue Whale (2017), Welcome Home: Where Nature’s Most Creative Creatures Dwell (2019), A Troop of Kangaroos: A Book of Animal Group Names (2021).
Co-Owner, Designer and Illustrator at Dear Ida Cards
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Created card design, custom artwork, and worked with printer to fulfill orders for online customers.
Animation Instructor at Sabin Schellenberg Center, NCSD
January 1, 2015 - Present
Instruct high school students on how to create 2D animations using Adobe Animate. Develop lesson plans, and assessment. Continue to evolve and adapt teaching practice to meet industry needs.
Volunteer at Seattle Children’s Museum
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Assisted young artists in the arts and craft room.
Library Assistant at Alameda Elementary School Library
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Helped check-in, shelve, and check-out books. Helped young readers find what they needed.
Freelance Illustrator and Children’s Book Artist at Freelance / Various Clients
January 1, 2000 - Present
Created art for clients including Amazon and the Seattle Times, and worked with Random House and Macmillan to publish children's books.
Artist/Arts & Crafts Assistant at Seattle Children’s Museum
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Assisted young artists in the arts and craft room.

Education

BFA in Illustration at The Pacific Northwest College of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995
BFA in Illustration at Pacific Northwest College of Art
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

First place winner, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Western Washington portfolio show
January 1, 2013 - December 18, 2025
Grand prize winner, Tomie DePaola award for children’s book illustration
January 1, 2015 - December 18, 2025
First place, Western Washington portfolio show, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
January 1, 2013 - December 28, 2025
Grand prize winner, Tomie Depola Award for children’s book illustration
January 1, 2015 - December 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
    uniE621 Prairie dogs live in a neighborhood
    Children's book illustration from Welcome Home, published by Macmillan, written and illustrated by me. illustrator…
    uniE621 Chasing Rainbows
    Children's book illustration from A Small Blue Whale, published by Random House, written by Beth Ferry, and illustrated by me.…
    uniE621 Beaver's live in a lodge
    Children's book illustration from Welcome Home, published by Macmillan, written and illustrated by me. illustrator…
    uniE621 Nutcracker Poster
    This piece was created to promote a children's production of the Nutcracker by CBA in Portland, OR. graphicdesigner illustrator designer…
    uniE621 An otter's resting place is called a couch
    Children's book illustration from Welcome Home, published by Macmillan, written and illustrated by me.…
    uniE621 Red Panda
    Children's book illustration from Welcome Home, published by Macmillan, written and illustrated by me. illustrator graphicdesigner designer…