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>Currently I am illustrating a children’s book for HarperCollins called ‘The Wonder Book’ by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Maria Modugno the editor.

>In April 2008 I won the Grand Prize for my portfolio at the Western Washington Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Conference.

I have been a professional artist since 1982.

• 4 years as an advertising art director.
• 8 years as an award winning freelance illustrator.
• 12 years as a fast-paced illustrator and designer for The Seattle Times newspaper.
• Highly knowledgeable at Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.

I started my professional career as an art director for ad agencies. I produced everything: ads,brochures, catalogs, logos, and television ads. I supervised photography, press runs and coddled clients.

My talent for drawing propelled me into illustration, operating successfully on a national level and earning a cluster of awards.

Accepting a job at the newspaper furthered my strengths in conceptual illustration and impactful design. I excelled as a rapid-fire and award-winning creative problem solver.

I have many years of talent, experience, drive and technical know-how to produce great work.