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 and share life’s beauty with young curious minds.

Andrea Yomtob

I am a published picture book Illustrator in Los Angeles, CA.

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

Writing picture books is a craft I also love working on in one-on-one mentored sessions, classes, SCBWI writing conferences, and critique groups.

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 pride myself on meeting deadlines, clear communication, and mining the “creative gold” from collaboration and revision. I’m currently seeking picture book illustration work from publishers or an agent.

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

Twitter @andreayomtob

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 and commit to studying the craft.
  • I’m a mom. My kiddos are ages 4 & 7. 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 7-year-old reads a little to me each night)
  • Writing Picture Books by Ann Whitford Paul
  • Pete The Cat and Bob Books (my 4-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 Docent for ages K-12 , (2007 – 2013)

PROFICIENT IN

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