Erica Pelton Villnave’s involvement in children’s literature
began at The Maryland Institute College of Art where she studied illustration.
She loved the idea of using her artwork as a form of communication and to
promote literacy among children.
There are certain books that children cherish for a
lifetime. As an illustrator, Erica is interested in creating picture books that
will attract such interest and inspiration. Her watercolor illustrations are
filled with whimsical imagery, vibrant colors and details that can guide both
child and adult along wonderful journeys to any place and time. An animated
cast of characters share the variety of experiences and emotions in the life of
every child. Such images, of characters and situations, give voice and vision
to the stories as they are read and experienced by each child.
Erica shares her home in upstate New York with her son, cat
and two very large dogs. When she isn’t working on an illustration Erica enjoys
working on other craft projects like painting furniture and sewing. She also
loves exploring the outdoors, gardening and taking long road trips to places
she has never been before.
Client List
Brown Publishing Network
Cricket Magazine Group
Eagle Crest Publishing
Galison
Harcourt
Highlights for Children
Houghton Mifflin
Literacy Volunteers of
America, Inc.
Magination Press
Marshall Cavendish
McGraw Hill
National Geographic
School Publishing
Northword Publishing
Pearson Learning
Recorded Books Inc.
Soundprints
Published Books
A Day at the Lake (Scarletta Kids, March 2013)
Sophie's Lovely Locks (Marshall Cavendish)
Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?
(Soundprints)
Nobody's Perfect (Magination Press)
Golflyns in America (Eagle Crest Publishing)
