Author-Illustrator

ANNE BEEKMAN
Picture Books for Children

Portfolio

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  • Newsboys

  • The Cave

  • Queen Anne's Lace

  • After Oz

  • Come In From the Cold

    Published in Best Review Magazine.

  • Holiday Parade

  • Happy Father's Day!

  • Sunday Funnies

  • Polka Dot Swimsuit

  • Buttons

  • August

Stories

Non-Fiction Picture Books for children Seeking an Agent for representation

The Chef

Gypsy Guitar

The Lost Dog

Rocket Dogs

King of Chefs

Biography of Antonin Carême

Gypsy Guitar

Biography of Django Reinhardt

The Lost Dog

A retelling of the parable of the Prodigal Son

Rocket Dogs

About Me

I am seeking a PUBLISHER interested in acquiring any of my books, and/or an AGENT to represent me as an author-illustrator

My mission is to create educational and entertaining illustrated books that empower children to realize their potential.

In the children’s book Harold and the Purple Crayon, Harold sets off alone and creates a wonderful world of his own. Inspired by this book, when I was just 6-years old I knew I would become an artist. Drawing became an outlet for my vivid imagination and refuge from a difficult home life.

After graduating with a BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art, I worked as an illustrator, graphic designer, art director, and web developer. After 20 years working at a hectic pace in publishing and advertising, I returned to graduate school for my MFA from Marywood University. For the next 2-decades I was a professor, teaching graphic design and illustration at the University of Findlay.

During this time, my own artwork was put on pause, but there was a deep yearning to return to my roots as an artist. The overarching theme of my life is the desire to make a difference – to use the talents I was blessed with to help others. In 2024 I finally began pursuing my own dream of becoming a published children's book author and illustrator!

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Resume

TEACHING

Associate Professor of Graphic Design & Illustration
University of Findlay
2008 to 2023

Courses taught:

  • Narrative Illustration
  • Conceptual Illustration
  • History of Visual Communication
  • Graphic Design, Typography, Image Manipulation
  • Website Design

Academic research topics:

  • Developing and Nurturing Creativity
  • Native American Iconography in Branding
  • Ethics and Diversity in Advertising
  • Service Learning

EDUCATION:

Master of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and Illustration
Marywood University
Thesis: Advertising and Design in Rural & Agricultural Markets

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration & Photography
Cleveland Institute of Art
Thesis: Editorial Illustration for Social Change

Certificate: Teacher of Higher Education
Community College of Morris


EXPERIENCE

For over 30-years I worked as an Art Director, Graphic Designer and Web Developer in publishing and advertising, winning multiple communication design awards. Client included ADT, M&M Mars, Johnson & Johnson, Oscar de la Rentá, US Army, and Verizon Wireless.

I am now a freelance graphic designer specializing in marketing and promoting small businesses and non-profit organizations.

Curriculum Vitae  (pdf)

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