I'm a freelancer who specializes in Children's Book Illustration. As a children's book illustrator with a background in animation, my work is deeply rooted in storytelling and the joyful exploration of childhood. Each illustration I create is an invitation for young readers to dive into vibrant worlds where characters come to life and adventures await around every corner. I specialize in creating custom illustrations that bring unique stories to life, whether it’s a single vibrant image, a complete book dummy, or full book illustrations. My goal is to collaborate with authors to visualize their tales in a way that enchants readers and ignites their love for literature. I am an active member of the Society of Children’s Books Authors and Illustrators (SCBWI). I regularly attend local meetings and also the national conventions. I find getting together with other writers and illustrators is always an energizing experience and I leave full of new ideas.

AlisonSandersIllustration

I'm a freelancer who specializes in Children's Book Illustration. As a children's book illustrator with a background in animation, my work is deeply rooted in storytelling and the joyful exploration of childhood. Each illustration I create is an invitation for young readers to dive into vibrant worlds where characters come to life and adventures await around every corner. I specialize in creating custom illustrations that bring unique stories to life, whether it’s a single vibrant image, a complete book dummy, or full book illustrations. My goal is to collaborate with authors to visualize their tales in a way that enchants readers and ignites their love for literature. I am an active member of the Society of Children’s Books Authors and Illustrators (SCBWI). I regularly attend local meetings and also the national conventions. I find getting together with other writers and illustrators is always an energizing experience and I leave full of new ideas.

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I’m a freelancer who specializes in Children’s Book Illustration.

As a children’s book illustrator with a background in animation, my work is deeply rooted in storytelling and the joyful exploration of childhood. Each illustration I create is an invitation for young readers to dive into vibrant worlds where characters come to life and adventures await around every corner.

I specialize in creating custom illustrations that bring unique stories to life, whether it’s a single vibrant image, a complete book dummy, or full book illustrations. My goal is to collaborate with authors to visualize their tales in a way that enchants readers and ignites their love for literature.

I am an active member of the Society of Children’s Books Authors and Illustrators (SCBWI). I regularly attend local meetings and also the national conventions. I find getting together with other writers and illustrators is always an energizing experience and I leave full of new ideas.

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Skills

Adobe Photoshop
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Sticker
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Spot Illustration
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Pen and Ink Illustration
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Illustration
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Experience Level

Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Sticker
Expert
Spot Illustration
Expert
Pen and Ink Illustration
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Freehand Digital Illustration
Expert
Editorial Illustration
Expert
Childrens Book Illustration
Expert
Business Card
Expert
Book Illustration
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Greetings Card
Expert
Book Cover
Expert
Postcard
Expert
Poster
Expert
Advertising Illustration
Expert
Character Design
Intermediate
Gouache Illustration
Intermediate
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Education

Bachelor of Art at Hampshire College
September 1, 1997 - May 30, 2001

Qualifications

Animation Mentor
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
I was in the first class when Animation Mentor started. Once I completed the course and worked in the industry for a few years I returned and taught one of the online courses. I also worked as a mentor until I stepped away from the animation industry.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    uniE621 Children's Book Illustration Portfolio Page
    This piece was created digitally as an title page for my portfolio. illustrator procreate monster kidlit childrensbookillustration childrensillustration
    uniE621 Walk in the Woods
    This is a portfolio piece that I created using procreate. It a moment in time as the fall leaves turn and a boy goes exploring with his dog. procreate digitalillustration illustration kidlit childrensbookillustration childrensbook school family digitalillustration
    uniE621 Going Fishing
    This is a portfolio piece that I created using procreate. It is an imaginary piece where the koi fish are the size of whales. procreate digitalillustration illustration kidlit childrensbookillustration childrensbook school family digitalillustration
    uniE621 Going Fishing (closeups)
    This is a portfolio piece that I created using procreate. In this world the koi fish are as big as whales. procreate digitalillustration illustration kidlit childrensbookillustration childrensbook school family digitalillustration
    uniE621 Fall Leaves
    This is a portfolio piece that I created using procreate. It shows the excitement of children for fall and a loving family together. procreate digitalillustration illustration kidlit childrensbookillustration childrensbook
    uniE621 Floating in a puddle
    This is a portfolio piece that I created using alcohol markers and colored pencils. It is the part of a series of a girl who goes to play in the rain on a long boring day. illustration kidlit childrensbookillustration childrensbook school family copic coloredpencils prismacolors
    uniE621 Frog Watching
    This is a portfolio piece that I created using alcohol markers and colored pencils. It is the part of a series of a girl who goes to play in the rain on a long boring day. illustration kidlit childrensbookillustration childrensbook school family copic coloredpencils prismacolors
    uniE621 Splashing Around
    This is a portfolio piece that I created using alcohol markers and colored pencils. It is the part of a series of a girl who goes to play in the rain on a long boring day. illustration kidlit childrensbookillustration childrensbook school family copic coloredpencils prismacolors
    uniE621 Home warm and dry
    This is a portfolio piece that I created using alcohol markers and colored pencils. It is the part of a series of a girl who goes to play in the rain on a long boring day, then finally comes home to the loving arms of mom illustration kidlit childrensbookillustration childrensbook school family copic coloredpencils prismacolors family
    uniE621 Ghost in the woods
    This is a portfolio piece that I created using procreate. As fall moves closer to Halloween a witch makes friends with a ghost in the woods. procreate digitalillustration illustration kidlit childrensbookillustration childrensbook school family digitalillustration
    uniE621 Out for a Stroll
    This is a portfolio piece that I created using procreate. This captures that key moment when a precious object is lost. procreate digitalillustration illustration kidlit childrensbookillustration childrensbook school family digitalillustration
    uniE621 Sledding with Mom!
    This is a portfolio piece that I created using procreate. A happy scene of a child and their mom sledding together. procreate digitalillustration illustration kidlit childrensbookillustration childrensbook school family digitalillustration