About

Andrea Yomtob

Picture Book Illustrator

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I love world-building and creating whimsical, fun characters! I enjoy experimenting with mediums, but mainly work with watercolor, Prisma, acrylic, and tissue paper collage. My final illustrations are hand-painted. I love picture books because they meld fine art with story, teach something, and share life’s beauty with young curious minds.

Andrea Yomtob

I am a published picture book Illustrator in Los Angeles, CA who is seeking representation.

I graduated Art Center College of Design, cum laude in Illustration, and had a 20-year career as a 2d/3d animator, primarily at Nickelodeon Studios where I contributed to many Emmy-nominated shows.

I was a Finalist in the #PBParty Illustration Showcase in 2023, 2024 & 2025. In 2021, I won the SCBWI LA #KTIllustrates Award.  I’m an active member of SCBWI, 12×12 Challenge, and two critique groups.

I take pride in consistently meeting deadlines, fostering clear and effective communication, and uncovering creative treasures through collaboration and iterative revision. I am actively pursuing opportunities in picture book illustration and connecting with publishers or agents who share a passion for storytelling and visual artistry.

If you would like to see my written and illustrated DUMMIES, please email me to request the password.

You can email me at [email protected]. I’m most active on:

Instagram @yomtobillustration

BlueSky @yomtobillustrator.bsky.social

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@artgrowstudio

Some Facts About Me:

  • I’m a Fine Artist who studied for 25 years with the renowned Nicaraguan painter & poet, Omar d’Leon. My oil & wax paintings, LA Times interview, etc. are on my other website HERE.
  • I love writing picture books too! I have a one-on-one writing mentorship with a published PB author, study at Storyteller Academy, and participate in multiple critique groups, and SCBWI writing conferences.
  • I’m a mom. My kiddos are ages 5 & 8. My bunny is 11.
  • I love history, but I did not always feel that way. Watching British Archeology shows and the ordinary lives of historical figures (ie. Egyptian, Roman, British Monarchy, Vikings, etc.) is a favorite pastime.
  • I love slowing down to watch nature’s small moments. So, it’s no surprise I love gardening!
  • I’m inspired by small acts of kindness, my children, happy accidents, how things work, genealogy, where things come from, symbolism among various cultures, and lesser-known facts.

Books on my nightstand:

  • Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone (my 8-year-old reads a little to me each night)
  • Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford Paul
  • Pete The Cat and Bob Books (my 5-year-old loves these books and is learning to read)
  • The Bee Without Wings by Amberlea Williams (I’m a fan of it for many reasons, but it’s one in a long line of checked-out library PB books to study.)

NOTABLES

EDUCATION

AFFILIATIONS

  • SCBWI Member: Ten Years +

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

  • 25-Year Oil Painting Mentorship with Nicaraguan Poet and Painter Omar d’León. You can see my Fine Artwork HERE.
  • LACMA , Los Angeles County Museum of Art Docent for ages K-12 , (2007 – 2013)

PROFICIENT IN

  • Traditional Painting Techniques (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Gouache)
  • Drawing
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • Many others…