Portfolio

Illustrations for CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE by Hannah Shaw

From Pegnuin Random House (Ten Speed Press), Cat Got Your Tongue is a vibrantly illustrated collection of cat-related proverbs and idioms collected from around the world written by Hannah Shaw. I illustrated each page of this full-color gift book, including the cover and end-papers. Scroll for some sample pages.

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Collaboration with DEAN SPADE

In the lead-up to the launch of his new book, Love In A F*cked-Up World, I worked with write Dean Spade to develop a sticker design, as well as an Instagram deck that integrated words from his book with my own artwork.

DEAR SOPHIE, LOVE SOPHIE

I have a fully illustrated graphic memoir released by Harper One in 2021. I’m only allowed to share a small amount of pages here, so you should probably buy it?

Professional Portraits

I have been — and can be — hired to draw professional line portraits for profiles, brand identities, and more. A few samples are below.

Coloring Books

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Services

I’m available for contracted and commissioned work! I have a long CV and rich portfolio of professional services, and I love collaborating with individuals, organizations, and publications on all kinds of projects.

Here are the contracted services I currently offer:

WRITING

Articles & Essays
Personal essays, reported features, artist profiles, and commentary for print or online outlets.

Newsletters & Website Copy
Voice-forward writing for newsletters, campaigns, and websites. Ideal for creatives and small businesses.

Ghostwriting & Book Coaching
Memoirs, essay collections, artist books, and thought leadership pieces. I can help with structure, tone, or full-draft development.

ILLUSTRATION

Editorial Illustration
Hand-drawn spot illustrations and cartoons to accompany print or digital stories.

Book Illustration
Covers, chapter openers, full spreads, or entire illustrated works.

Merch & Product Design
Custom illustrations for posters, calendars, shirts, postcards, and more.

Visual Storytelling
Educational comics, explainer illustrations, or visual notes for events.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Workshops
Creative writing, comics-making, grammar & style, kinship & boundaries, newsletter writing, and more. Available in person or online.

Editorial Coaching
Support for editors, student journalists, or writers developing longform work. Includes feedback, systems-building, and one-on-one check-ins.

Public Speaking & Keynotes
Lively, accessible talks on language, community, alternative kinship, and storytelling.

EDITING

Developmental & Line Editing
For personal nonfiction, hybrid memoirs, graphic novels, and artist books. Gentle, voice-preserving, and thoughtful.

Copyediting & Proofreading
Clear, detail-oriented final reads that honor inclusive and accessible language.

Sensitivity Reads
Specialties include neurodivergence, polyamory, LGBTQ+ identity, chosen family, and alternative structures of care.

Rates

Depending on the project, I offer services on a sliding scale, or to bundle services together for a discount. I am happy to donate services to causes that are close to my heart. Don’t be afraid to ask! Yay, asking.

A rough breakdown of my typical rates is below. Ranges are based on the complexity of each project.

Short Essay or Article (1,000–1,500 words)$400–$1,500
Newsletter Writing (per issue)$100–$600
Website Copy (3–5 pages)$1,200–$2,500
Ghostwriting (per 1,000 words)$500–$1,000
Book Coaching (per month)$400–$1,200 (up to 4 calls + feedback)
Spot Illustration (b&w)$150–$300
Illustration (color)$350–$750
Full Page or Spread$600–$1,500
Book Cover (illustrated)$800–$2,000
Merch Design$300–$1,000 per item
Explainer Comic (per page)$400–$900
One-Time Workshop (60–90 min)$500–$1,200
Workshop Series (3–4 sessions)$1,200–$3,000
Speaking Engagement / Keynote$500-$1,000
Editorial Coaching (per session)$150–$300
Course Design or Curriculum Consulting$75–$150/hour
Developmental Editing$75–$125/hour or $0.05–$0.12 per word
Line Editing$0.04–$0.10 per word
Copyediting$0.03–$0.06 per word
Sensitivity Read (short project)$300–$600
Sensitivity Read (book-length)$1,000–$2,500

Regional brand art for BOND VET Chicago

I created a suite of charming pet illustrations in anticipation of the opening of several Bond Vet locations in the Chicago area. Shown are some of the concept images, as well as the final mural and tote bags.

Cover design for KIN

I drew and designed the cover for my upcoming book from Atria, KIN: The Future of Family. A few concept drawings are in the carousel below, along with the final version.