Bio

Amber is a “tradigital” children’s book illustrator living in Michigan, USA. Her past career in California was in swimsuit design - creating, directing the design and a team of designers, and merchandising the lines. This gave her a keen eye for color palettes, surface patterns, interesting compositions, and taught her the nuts and bolts of how to produce a product. During her much more challenging career of being a stay-at-home mom, Amber got into the minds of kids, their humor, and interests. She has been illustrating books for the past ten years.

Amber draws notes for her kids’ lunchboxes (daily…crazy, right?), collects original movie posters, and loves making Halloween costumes.

Her work includes illustrating picture books, middle grade stories, and novel covers. Although her background is in art, she also writes picture books.

Award/Acknowledgments:

Honorable mention for “compelling use of image and typography, and engaging designs,” from the New England Museum Association (NEMA) https://www.longyear.org/a-home-for-spike/

Published Book Illustrations:

“The Purple Dancing Triceratops” by Kimmie Gotch

“A Home for Spike” by Heather Vogel Frederick

“Spamly Warthington: (almost) Secret Agent: A Royal Mystery,”

“Spamly Warthington: (mostly) Secret Agent: The Plot Tick’ns.”

“The Last Leaf” by Bartholomew Tosch

“No One Has More Than Me” by Bartholomew Tosch

“Unbothered: What I Learned the Hard Way About College, Job Hunting, & How to Make Your 20s Suck (a Little) Less” by Rebecca Stow

Some clients include Google, Longyear Press, Gotch Media, & Wright Wind Press.

Amber is currently self-represented and takes clients on a limited basis. She loves a challenge. Inquire about her availability. She is seeking representation.