MAJA ANDERSEN
Maja Andersen is a freelance illustrator based in Kansas city, Missouri, who specializes in illustrating children’s books and creating artwork for kids.
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CREATIVE STATEMENT
My interest in drawing began as long ago as I can remember. Over the years, my expertise in illustration has developed due to having graduated from Columbus College of Art and Design, working in greeting cards as a professional illustrator, and currently working as a freelance illustrator of books, games, licensed artwork and having a collaborative Etsy shop with my husband selling primarily risograph prints. As an illustrator who specializes in children's book illustration, I nurture my focus by researching vintage and current children's books, and international folk art. What I love about illustration is it's ability to create a world with characters that live and tell a story within that imaginary world.
RECENT CLIENTS
- Dieco
- Dorling Kindersley
- Harper Collins
- High Five Magazine
- Image Group, Netherlands
Q&A
What was your favorite storybook as a child?
My favorite book as a child was the Danish version of
Pippi Longstocking—Pippi Längstrump.
Which authors do you admire most?
I love and am inspired by the illustrations of Ingrid Vang Nyman, the Swedish original illustrator of Pippi Longstocking and many other books. Her characters are sweet, and a bit mischievous, unconventional, curious and adventurous. Her drawing style has an effortless feeling, and she creates worlds that I would like to visit!