ABOUT SHIRLEY NG-BENITEZ
-
Honors/Awards
2020 Bologna Children’s Book Fair, Selected illustration for The
Children-Spectators Exhibit2020 WNDB Mentorship Program, Finalist, Author/Illustrator
2018 RUCCL One-on-One-Plus Conference, Mentee
2017 SCBWI Nevada Mentorship, Mentee
2016 SCBWI San Francisco Illustrator Day, Honor Portfolio
Illustrator/Author — Bay Area, CA
Illustrator of 20+ children’s books, currently writing & illustrating stories for all.
Bkgrd: Graphic Design, Art Director, Professional Lettering Artist
I love to create traditionally, primarily working in
watercolor, gouache, and colored pencils, but I’m always trying new techniques which might include digital, cut paper, dip pen &
ink, and more.
ARTIST STATEMENT
- Drawing, writing, storytelling, creating—
these are the thingsI am so thrilled to wake up to each day,and I am honored to be able to work in an industryON such important workFOR little readers everywhere.It’s truly a privilege to get to do so.
I will do my best to create work that iscompassionate and inclusive,with a hope for a brighter world for all.