Nicole Standard, Children's Illustrator
Nicole Standard,Children's Illustrator
Freelance animator and illustrator NICOLE STANDARD began in 2D animation working for Netflix, Cartoon Network, and CBS. She now illustrates for non-profits and publishers around the globe. She lives in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, CA with her husband and two dogs.
She loves bringing characters to life either through illustration or animation. Her work is inspired by colour and whimsical imagery. Don’t tell her dogs, but she loves to draw cats.
When she is not in her studio drawing, you'll find her outdoors with her husband, snuggling with her two dogs, or sipping a coffee at a local cafe with a good book.
For Mims House, Nicole has illustrated the four-book series, The Kittytubers
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The Story that Started with A List
Darcy Pattison started her new book, FROWNS: NOUNS, A FEW ADJECTIVES by writing a list of random things. From book to story, see her process.
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Red Cards: The Silly Grammar Story Series
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