About
Hi! I’m a picture book illustrator based in Los Angeles, California. I also delve into the craft of writing them too. I love world building and creating whimsical, fun characters! After receiving my BFA in Illustration from Art Center College Of Design in 2004, I’ve been animating for film and television, including emmy nominated shows at Nickelodeon. My heart always led me to using hands-on mediums, so when I found my way into the publishing world, I was SO excited to meld the two worlds. I mainly work with watercolor, prisma, tissue paper collage, and sprinkle in some digital “magic” from my years as an animator. I’m constantly inspired by nature, small acts of kindness, and happy accidents.
You can find me most active on Instagram @yomtobillustration and Twitter @andreayomtob
I work from my home studio, where my kids have their own art station and Pebble (my bunny) roams. I define it as my happy place. When I’m not making art, 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.
Andrea Yomtob
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
- 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)
