I’m Amanda, an illustrator and designer based in Sarasota, Florida.
ILLUSTRATION
Whether soft and sweet or delightfully strange, I create illustrations that celebrate the inner lives of kids and kids-at-heart, using fantastical settings to explore real-world emotions with warmth, whimsy, and a touch of mystery. I love bringing stories to life that reveal quiet resilience and highlight characters who are often misunderstood or overlooked. In my world, even the monsters under the bed are worth getting to know.
SURFACE PATTERN DESIGN
That same storytelling spirit flows into my surface pattern work. My patterns blend playful motifs, folksy details, and moody, imaginative themes inspired by classic illustration. Each design is created to bring a sense of narrative, curiosity, and magic to everyday objects.
Favorite books as a kid: Harold and the Purple Crayon, Jolly Roger Bradfield’s picture books, Cam Jansen Mysteries, Card Captor Sakura, Animorphs, Bridge to Terabithia
The last book I couldn’t put down: Little Shrew by Akiko Miyakoshi
Childhood hero: Darkwing Duck
Irrational fears: The ocean, birthdays, and static electricity
Not-so-guilty pleasures: Roller Skating, Trader Joe’s, Embroidery, Patterned socks, Science podcasts