ABOUT:

Erica is a children’s book illustrator whose work blends painterly warmth with playful storytelling. With over 20 years as a fine artist, she brings a rich, hand-crafted sensibility to her digital illustrations—layering textured brushwork, expressive lighting, and thoughtful details that reward repeat reads. Her style is both whimsical and grounded, designed to support character-driven narratives and emotionally resonant moments.

 

Her creative voice is shaped by years of teaching art and music enrichment to young children, giving her a deep understanding of what captures their attention and fuels their imagination. This insight informs her ability to create illustrations that feel engaging, accessible, and full of life.

 

Erica is also an emerging author-illustrator, currently developing original picture book manuscripts. As an award-winning songwriter and graduate of Berklee College of Music, she brings a lyrical, rhythmic sensibility to storytelling—an instinct for pacing, tone, and emotional cadence that translates seamlessly to the page.

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She is currently seeking literary representation for both illustration and author-illustrator projects.

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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

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Erica has illustrated and designed 17 children’s books for independent authors, spanning fiction, nonfiction, and bilingual series. Her collaborative experience has strengthened her ability to visually interpret diverse voices while maintaining narrative clarity and consistency across full-length projects.

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Selected titles include The Adventures of Cray by G. Pa Rhymes and The Adventures of Julia and the Coop Kitties + Remi, a bilingual series by Susana Illera Martínez and Julia Davis. She recently illustrated Amelia’s Teacher: The Neta Snook Southern Story by Jeanne Snook Anderson, a nonfiction biography that required detailed historical and aviation research—demonstrating her range and commitment to accuracy.

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Her work has received industry recognition, including the 2022 Independent Publishers of New England (IPNE) Best Children’s Book Award and an honorable mention in the 2023 Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards for Forever Home by Cathy Stenquist, which was also featured in a read-aloud by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. She also received a Readers’ Favorite 5-star review for Ryan Goes Mountain Biking (Whole Kid Books, 2022).

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Erica is a member of SCBWI and a graduate of the SVS Learn Children’s Book Pro course. She continues to build her portfolio with a focus on trade publishing, creating stories and illustrations that spark curiosity, empathy, and joy.