Self-promotional piece.
"One from a personal series of illustrations based on favorite books, inspired by Watership Down."
"One from a personal series of illustrations based on favorite books, inspired by The Awakening."
"Illustration for a story about a woman and her autistic son, whose enthusiasm for a children's birthday party at a restaurant makes everyone nervous and defensive." Dorothy Yule, art director; San Francisco Chronicle, client
Personal work. "Illustration about couples who are obsessed with their pets."
"Illustration for an article about creating special family traditions for the holidays." Ginger Heafey, art director; FamilyFun magazine, client
"Illustration for a story narrated by a mother who is feeling over-protective of her young daughter with regard to her size." Dorothy Yule, art director; San Francisco Chronicle, client
"Personal illustration about made-to-order babies."
02.04.08
www.gwenda.com
Duration: I've been a professional artist since 1994 and have worked in this illustration style for about a year. Staff: Me. Education: BFA in illustration from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Cultural Influences: I've lived in and been affected by my experiences in LA and NYC, but I think that my roots in the Midwest (North Dakota) have influenced and stayed with me the most: the open space, colors, textures and the personal connection to a sense of history and permanence. Environment: I'm fortunate to live and work in an old storefront space with lots of windows and light. It's a wonderful, unusual place where I have the room to experiment and create. Philosophy: Trust yourself and your own unique experiences and allow that to manifest in your work.