Bio:

A tremendous passion exists in my heart for illustrating children's books. Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved to draw and paint as well as read books. Currently, I am following my life long dream of illustrating children's books and even writing some. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Bridgeport with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration and was awarded the ECAC academic and athletic award. While writing and illustrating children's books, I also freelance as an art director/graphic designer. Born and raised in New York, I have traveled extensively and have lived and worked overseas in South East Asia (Singapore), Greece, New York, Las Vegas, and Houston as an illustrator, art director and graphic designer. Currently, I reside with my husband and three children in Houston, TX. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, running and photography.

My current titles are: Surprise in Auntie’s Garden (by author Ann Morris), Sammy the Silly Seahorse, Candy Shop, Kiwis on my Pizza!?, Funky Fruits, Is Baby Sleeping? (by author Faye Sherer Stillman), Rain Festival, Love Notes (by author Faye Sherer Stillman), Bella Butterfly, Sweet Dreams.

Writer/Illustrator
PAL
Member since 2012
Region: Texas: Houston

Contact Information

Email:  hvarkarotas@yahoo.com
Phone:   702-682-8533
Website:  http://www.behance.net/Vark5/frame

Published In Children's Market: Yes