ARTIST PROFILE

I began my career with a Fine Arts Degree in Painting and Drawing. After earning a Masters Degree in Illustration from Syracuse University, I realized that it is the book process, and the creation of word-to-image that I truly loved. I have enjoyed all aspects of illustrating picture books, creating the end sheets, the cover, and being absorbed in the page-to-page thinking.
In my current work for children's picture books, I have been blessed with a variety of wonderful books and worked with many different authors. With a nonfiction text, "I'm Nocturnal, How About You?" (written by Jennifer Sy Heger) contains illustrations of animals drawn in white pencil and pastel on black paper. I equally enjoy fiction as seen in the imaginative text for "Emma and the Mashed Potato Monster", written by Sarah Armenteros, and published in 2009. The newest book released in March 2010, is "I Love You with My Heart" written by Donna Giffune. I feel this book will touch the hearts of many generations. It is a true celebration of the love a child brings to a family.
Some of the other books that I have illustrated and are listed on this site are: 1."When I Met You; A Story of Russian Adoption", published by DRT Press in 2005 This picture book, written by Adrienne Ehlert Bashista, serves as a dialogue for adoptive parents. 2."When Flamingos Fly", written by Maureen Piano, is a journey to the Wonders of the World with an amazing flock of flamingos.
Please check out some of these illustrations in my portfolio and link to the web addresses in the News & Links to learn more about each book.

CLIENT LIST

Orchard House Press
Emma and the Mashed Potato Monster and I'm Nocturnal, How About You?
both picture books come with audio-version CD, ages 4-8
Windstorm Creative
When Flamingos Fly; Discovering the Wonders of the World
picture book with CD, for ages 4 to 8, may be utilized in classrooms for multi-cultural topics related to the Wonders of the World, including both Natural and Man-made Wonders
DRT Press
When I Met You; A Story of Russian Adoption
Picture book, has a section with a pictoral glossary of Russian words, excellent resource for adoptive parents and libraries
Rockport Publishers
The Best of Colored Pencil
Illustrations for this book were by M. Stephen Doherty, Editor-in-Chief of the American Artist Magazine.
Plymouth Public School System
Educational Publications: Kindergarten to Grade 12
I have created cover and interior illustrations for educational and poetry publications for a variety of levels from kindergarten to grade 12.