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Oregon Illustrator News

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Hello, Oregon Illustrators! Whether you’re a current or future PAL, prefer picture books or graphic novels, work digitally or on paper, or wear multiple kidlit hats, you can come here for illustration-specific news and information. If you have questions about events or want to be more involved in our region, reach out to Robin at [email protected] or Jordan at [email protected]. Check back often for the latest news!

Featured Illustrator

Oregon SCBWI is proud to feature one Illustrator member each month. Below you’ll find information about this month's artist, Brad Alston, and links to their portfolio. We encourage you to take a few minutes to learn about this Oregon Illustrator and to enjoy their artwork. If you would like to be featured, contact Robin at: [email protected] or Jordan at: [email protected]

JUNE: TBA

SCBWI sponsors a monthly "Draw This" prompt. Why not add your artwork this month? For more information visit the Draw This page.

SCBWI Oregon Illustrator Opportunities

Portfolio Percolator!

Are you ready to brew up your best children’s book illustration portfolio yet? Join us for Portfolio Percolator—a five-part virtual series designed to help you refine, refresh, and reimagine your portfolio with the guidance of seasoned pros, industry insight, and a supportive creative community. This summer-long series will be packed with inspiration, information, and actionable steps—each session adding a vital ingredient to help you create a strong, market-ready portfolio for children's book publishing. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up your work, Portfolio Percolator is here to help you stir things up.

Be A Featured Oregon SCBWI Illustrator

To celebrate our Illustrator Members we feature one Oregon SCBWI Illustrator each month. Brad Alston is our featured illustrator for June. The feature spot is open to everyone. If you would like to be featured, contact the Illustration Coordinators at: [email protected] and [email protected]

Spring Home Page Artist: Abigail Marble

Each season we feature a different Illustrator's work on our homepage. This spring we feature the work of Abigail Marble, an SCBWI member for over 25 years. Abigail has illustrated picture books and book covers for, amongst others, Candlewick Press and Penguin Random House. She's currently developing picture book manuscripts and lives in Portland with her wife, son, and pup Mochi in Portland, Oregon.

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Monthly Draw Together Groups!

Share your work, exchange ideas and info about the art of Children's Book Illustration with your peers in person! Ongoing monthly sessions.

All-Region Virtual Events

Regional Virtual Event listings are back! Visit the page to see what's coming up in the SCBWI world of opportunities.