I've been working as a children's book illustrator most of my life. I specialize in historic and multicultural subject matter, but recently have been expanding my portfolio towards younger children, with animals, and a more playful look.
My traditional work is watercolor.
From "The Black Regiment of the American Revolution," by Linda Crotta Brennan, © Cheryl Kirk Noll
an illustration of "Angel Island," the west coast equivalent to Ellis Island, art © Cheryl Kirk Noll
from "A Basket of Bangles," by Ginger Howard, ©Cheryl Kirk Noll
From "The Doll Hopital" series, by Joan Holub, art © Cheryl Kirk Noll
from "The Crane Wife," by Ena Keo, Steck-Vaughn, © Cheryl Kirk Noll
In the last few years, I've added a textured look using colored pencil.
"Secrets in the Attic" © Cheryl Kirk Noll
"Secrets in the Attic" © Cheryl Kirk Noll
from a story about the Japanese detention camps in America during WWII, ©Cheryl Kirk Noll
Happy Holidays © Cheryl Kirk Noll
