Hi. I’m Sandra G. Anderson and I am a writer and illustrator of children’s books. My favorite mediums to work with are Pen & Ink and Watercolor. When I’m not creating artwork, I am obsessing about alligators, reading lots of picture books, and always striving to be better than I was yesterday.
My husband and I live in beautiful northern California with our 2 girls and our ball python, Cupcake. I am an avid reader and am involved with the SCBWI.
Thank you so much for visiting! I invite you to take a look at my online illustration portfolio and to leave a comment and say hi.
Looking forward to seeing what you do
Sandra, I’m so happy for you. To see you living your dream and inspiring others. You truly have a talent and gift from God.
Can’t wait to see all that you do.
Carol
Hi Nyla,
You’ve met my daughter Andrea Jordan. She may have mentioned to you that I am writing a book and am in need of someone who can capture a scene from each chapter. I’ll give you a sample from the introduction. This is a book of encouragement and advice for families with adopted and foster kids (it also works for normal people too).
“John was 3 years old. My wife, Linette, and I were trying to build memories and a relationship with this cute little blond boy with big blue eyes. We were sitting in the dirt outside our home drawing pictures of things in the soil. I drew a man (a stick figure), a woman (a stick figure), and a tree (looked like a stick with a triangle on top), and asked John if he would like to make a face in the sand. I expected a smiley face, but John looked at me, then whooomph!!, he just plowed his head right into the dirt. A big cloud of dust in the air and grit in his teeth, he raised his head and gazed at me expectantly for approval.
I looked at Linette, our eyes wide, and thought “Oh my God, this is not a normal child.” We were right. He was not a normal child. But he and his sisters have taught us more about patience, love, and frustration, sorrow, and peace than we could have ever hoped for. ”
This would be the book cover. The title is “Make a face in the Sand”. Each chapter tells a story and lessons about parenting.
What do you think? Up your alley?
Email me and we can talk
Mike Harris, mharris@edcoe.org, 530-417-0358
Hi! Sorry it took so long to write you back :/
Right now I’m not looking for any extra work, but thanks for your interest and good luck with your stories! 🙂
~Sandra