About Veronica
I love painting picture books about kids discovering their gifts. I adore stories about discovery, creativity and connection. I illustrate children exploring their inner and outer worlds, and taking delight in their talents. Biographies are particularly fun for me - my favorite part is the research!
I’m also a fashion illustrator and print designer. I do live fashion sketching for special events, and I design patterns for a variety of fashion and lifestyle products. I teach fashion illustration and textile design at the post-secondary level.
I’ve worked with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Candlewick Press, Philomel Books, Hallmark, Lilly Pulitzer, Essence magazine, and a number of other clients. I’m a member of SCBWI, and have been a past board member for ICON The Illustration Conference.
I talk about illustration, the creative process and my journey as an artist at school visits, conferences and special events. I’ve spoken at the Texas Library Association Annual Conference, the Zaharis Literary Conference, the Harrisburg Book Festival and more.
Making friends with turtles at Zaharis Elementary School
When I’m not painting things, I can be found taking dance class, tending to my plants, or following the orders of my cat, Winston. My personal fascinations include (in no particular order): constellations, crystals, Alma Thomas, and Art Nouveau.
I’m represented by Lori Kilkelly at LK Literary Agency. Please direct all trade picture book and book cover inquiries to lori@lkliterary.com.
(Please note that I am only available to work with trade publishers. To find an illustrator for self-published projects, check out the Society Of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators’ illustrator directory.)