David Hillman – Publisher, Creative Director, Author, Illustrator
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New York
Author, Illustrator, Publisher of Picture books!
At the age of six David picked up a pencil, and never stopped drawing and telling stories. Spending most of his early life developing his craft on his own and as an apprentice in art studios, David turned professional by the time he was 19, and went onto a freelance illustration career that has spanned over 30 years, doing almost everything there is to do in commercial illustration, from comic books, storyboards, film, and television, to games, toys, and licensing.
But always on the back burner was his love for telling and illustrating stories for children’s books. Taking a leap of faith, David decided to focus all of his creative energy on the craft of writing and illustrating for children's books. Reinventing himself and his portfolio, he set off into the world of picture books. Illustrating such titles as The Gingerbread Man published by Carson Dellosa Publishing, and Slurpy, Slushy, City Snow published by Charge Mommy Books.
But illustrating other writer’s stories wasn’t enough. David had his own stories he wanted to tell. So after years of working with Art Directors, Editors, Publishers, and private clients, David launched Two Bridges Publishing as the platform to tell the stories he wanted to tell, in the way he wanted to tell them.
Speaking Engagements and School Presentations:
My goal for a visit is to engage and have fun!
Starting with a little bit of my background, who I am, what I do, why I do it, and what exactly is a picture book. Explaining what it takes to create a book, taking them through the step-by-step process, and then taking any questions.
We would gather around as I read the books I had done to the group.
Have a question and answer session.
End it with a few draw-along art lessons.
Book Types:
Picture book, Children's Fiction
Presentation Audience:
Preschool
Grades K-3
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