About
I’m an author/illustrator based in Los Angeles, CA. I love world building and creating whimsical, fun characters for picture books! I mainly work with watercolor, prisma, tissue paper collage, and sprinkle in some digital “magic” from my years as an animator.
You can find me most active on Instagram @yomtobillustration and Twitter @andreayomtob
When I’m not sketching, I love playing with my kiddos (ages 4 & 7), hanging with my talented husband, watching British Archeology shows, working in the garden, and sipping coffee.
PRIZES
- 2024 Finalist! in the #PBParty Annual Illustration Showcase hosted by Mindy Alyse Weiss.
- 2023 Finalist! in the #PBParty Annual Illustration Showcase hosted by Mindy Alyse Weiss.
- 2021 Winner! of the #KTIllustrates Annual illustration contest by SCBWI LA Chapter [See my Interview on Blog Post]
EDUCATION
- Art Center College Of Design – BFA Illustration – Graduated cum laude
AFFILIATIONS
- SCBWI Member: Ten Years +
- Storyteller Academy Pro Member: Since 2020
- 12 x 12 Challenge Member: Since 2024
- PBIC2024 : Nina Rycroft – Australia
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
- 2D/3D Animator/Compositor (IMDB) for 20 years – Nickelodeon / Film Roman, Inc. / Starz Media
- 25-Year Oil Painting Mentorship with Nicaraguan Poet and Painter Omar d’León. You can see my Fine Artwork HERE.
- LACMA Docent for ages K-12 , (2007 – 2013)
