Hello!

I am an Illustrator and Designer located in the Chicago-land area living with my husband, son and a spoiled cat named Tsunami. My passion for illustration goes all the way back to my childhood years when I filled countless notebooks with doodles and made up comics. My family and my educators were always supportive and encouraged me to reach my dream of becoming an Illustrator.

I graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2011 with a BFA in Illustration. Through my studies I have found that I really enjoy creating narrative illustrations that tell a story using bold color palettes to create the mood and setting. My work is primarily created in digital media, however I like to experiment with different ways to incorporate traditional aspects and textures into my work to give it a more tangible feel.  I have done work for a variety of clients with projects ranging from illustrating children’s books, board games, beverage labels, event posters, and logos for small businesses. 

When I’m not drawing, I enjoy making crafty projects, hiking in the woods, and relaxing with a tasty craft beer.

Previous clients include: Raging Waves Waterpark, XYZ Game Labs

Additional Courses I've taken: MATS Illustrating Children's Books 2019, MATS Bootcamp 2020, MATS My Kid Book Pitch 2020, MATS Bootcamp 2021

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I am always looking for exciting, fun projects to work on and new clients to collaborate with!

Feel free to contact me: RochelleSteder@gmail.com