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JILL HOWARTH

Jill Howarth is a freelance illustrator based in Westborough, Massachusetts, who specializes in animal and wildlife illustrations.


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CREATIVE STATEMENT


I have always loved to draw characters… from marker drawings of Peanuts strips, to drawing cute characters for my mom’s 5th grade bulletin boards, it has always been part of who I am as an artist. While my career began as a graphic designer in the toy industry, it was there that I started illustrating and evolved into a freelancer. I enjoy creating characters and thinking about how they would interact in any given situation, from what they wear to how they express themselves. As a midcentury children’s book collector, I love to draw on the inspiration of master artists such as Mary Blair, Leonard Weisgard, Richard Scarry and many more. 

RECENT CLIENTS


  • American Greetings
  • Penguin Random House
  • Scholastic Press

Q&A


What animal do you most relate to? 
Bears! They can be both clumsy and friendly.

What animal is the most fun to draw? 
You just can’t beat a cute bunny and the added expressiveness of floppy ears.

Which do you prefer: cats or dogs? 
Dogs all day long!


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