I’m Annie Parsons, an illustrator based in a small town in the mountains of Virginia. I make artwork in a colorful, positive combination of traditional media (watercolor, gouache, and collage are my favorites!) and digital techniques. My sketchbook is full of princesses, fruits and veggies, and random hand-lettered words.

Children’s books are my favorite context for creating art. I work in the Children’s Department of my local public library, and I am constantly reading with kids of all ages. I love to learn what excites young readers (and their grown-ups) in storytelling, to see the latest and greatest artwork in the publishing industry, and to make images that encourage a lifelong reading practice.

I’m a follower of Jesus Christ, and the joy and hope I find in Him informs my art and everything I do. My interests include pasta, cute sneakers, Hallmark Christmas movies, and Dungeons & Dragons. I have a gray cat named Suki who loves to steal my socks.

Annie Parsons

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