About

Andrea Yomtob

Published Picture Book Illustrator

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I love world-building and creating whimsical, fun characters! I love experimenting with mediums, but mainly work with watercolor, Prisma, tissue paper collage, and sprinkle in some digital “magic” from my years as an animator. I love picture books because they meld fine art with story and share life’s beauty with young curious minds.
Andrea Yomtob, illustrator

Andrea Yomtob is a published picture book Illustrator in Los Angeles, CA.

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

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

She prides herself on meeting deadlines, clear communication, and mining the “creative gold” from collaboration and revision. She’s currently seeking Picture Book illustration work via publishers or an agent.

You can email her at [email protected]. You can find her most active on Instagram @yomtobillustration and Twitter @andreayomtob.

My home studio

in Los Angeles, CA.

Click for a Little Peek into My Art Process

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’d love to write 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, where things come from, symbolism among various cultures, and lesser-known facts.

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

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