Oh, Hello!
My name is Sam and I'm an illustrator, 1st grade teaching assistant, and mother of three wonderful kids and several "well-nourished" cats. My work includes children's book illustrations, theatre posters, and whimsical landscapes.
My most recent book, When Ayden Paints the Sky by Celia Botto, is now available for purchase. It tells the story of Ayden, a young girl who uses art to express herself and bring comfort when the world gets noisy and unpredictable.
Since graduating from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2003, I have illustrated twelve books and completed numerous fine art commissions. I've also authored two collections of silly stories for children, Star-Bright Afterschool and Back to Star-Bright.
When I'm not standing confidently in a meadow at dusk wearing my Sunday best, I can be found re-watching episodes of Seinfeld, enjoying stand-up comedy, and avoiding opportunities to go camping.
Thank you so much for visiting my site!
(photo by Hudson Street Family Photo)