Featured Illustrator
Debi Coules
Debi Coules is an Illustrator living in the Philadelphia area with her husband Michael, her son Matt, and yellow lab Sammi. A graduate of Syracuse University, Debi’s journey began as a Fashion Illustrator, Illustrator, and Fashion Designer working in New York and as far as west as California. As her journey continued she explored textile design, teaching, and painting. It seems Debi has loved it all! She is presently illustrating children’s books and the recently published book, “How Mice Became Small” by Zev Lewinson, is soon to be released. Her next book is almost complete, with yet another one in the creation stage which is sure to delight the young ones. Her goal when illustrating children's books is to create a world that will captivate you. Debi always strives to tap into an emotion and take the reader to a special place, whether it be fantasy or relating to everyday life. The subject matter is endless and so are the possibilities! She is looking forward to a future filled with exciting projects!
Debi is working on her website, but samples of her work can be currently viewed here.
She may also be contacted at innart@comcas.net
former featured illustrators
Glenn Zimmer
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“While I have been active as an illustrator and art director for many years in the advertising and publishing industry, I recently became interested in children’s literature. One of my first endeavors was to attend the SCBWI winter conference in 2006. At the Illustrator’s Day program, Lin Oliver asked all of the attendees to spend the day ‘looking through rose-colored glasses.’ While I realized the need for practicality, I saw this as a method of approaching my work for children. In addition to my current business, I have spent the last few years creating my own stories and illustrations for the children’s market. I am enjoying these projects immensely, and I hope to have the opportunity to share my work with publication.”
If you'd like to see more of Glenn’s work visit his web site: www.glennzimmer.com.
He can be reached at gzimmer@comcast.net.
Cassandre Maxwell
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“I've always loved children's books with their intriguing stories and wonderful pictures. Imagine my delight when our 5th grade teacher gave us the assignment of writing and illustrating one. Mine was about a celery stalk that married a string bean and had lots of little celery strings! Can you imagine a more humble beginning? Since then I have written and illustrated 4 published books for children -with topics as diverse as craft projects and Ukrainian Easter Eggs - none, however, have been about string beans. I’ve also illustrated 4 books for other authors. The newest title, THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, A Secret Song of Faith, was just released by Regina Press, NY. It was done in cut-paper collage, a media I've grown to love.”
If you'd like to see more of Cassandre’s work visit her web site at: www.CassandreMaxwell.net. She can be reached at cmax1018@comcast.net.