Hey, there!
Joanna is an LA based artist who fell in love with the whimsy and beauty of children’s books at a young age. Some things stick with you, which is why she is now a full-time children’s book illustrator whose published picture books include My Love, God is Everywhere (Tommy Nelson, 2023) and My Guncle and Me (Running Press Kids, 2024). She loves spending time with her husband and three imaginative children and hopes their love for scribbling never grows out of them.
Her work embraces a range of styles, leaning heavily on expressive characters and whimsical use of color. She has a passion for conceptual storytelling, she loves creating beautiful, imaginative worlds.
Interested in working together? Please email all requests here.
FAQs
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Although my style ranges depending on the project, whimsical and unexpected color always plays a large role. The story comes first and inspires every brush stroke I lay down. It is so important that the world and characters developed translate the heart of the story for children and adult readers alike!
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I am both a digital and traditional artist. With a background in fine art, I use classic techniques and strong fundamentals to inform my art. I’ve learned to lean on my traditional fine art skills in a digital world and will select the final medium depending on the project.
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Unfortunately, I am not on taking any self-published projects. If you are interested in collaborating on a potential published work, email me at joannamcarillo@gmail.com
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Thank you for wanting to support my art! Sadly, I am not taking commissions at this time.