Hi, I’m Courtney! I’m a freelance illustrator and graphic designer creating all things cute, colorful and whimsical. 

 

I have an Associates degree in Graphic Design and am mostly self taught in illustration. I’ve worked on 5 children’s books for self-published authors and am looking to break into traditional publishing. I’ve also designed illustrated posters, yearbook pages, a graphic novel spread and more. For graphic design, my favorite projects are branding and UI design, both mobile and web.

 

I love drawing diverse characters, especially as a Black artist myself. I am also neurodivergent as I have ADHD and other conditions and would love to work on books about mental health. One day I dream of writing my own books and publishing them traditionally. I want to create books and illustrations that bring joy out of the ordinary and teach children how to love themselves and other people. 

 

Lastly, as a Christian, I want to be part of making the world a better place. I want to do this through my illustrations and writing - both books and also one day social media. You can see an example of an Instagram post I created titled “Christians, Let’s Talk about Racism” in the graphic design section of my portfolio. 

 

To contact me for work or representation, please email courtney@criderillustrations.com.