About Me

I grew up among the computers and fog of Silicon Valley, where I now paint pictures and write the stories that pop into my head. I’m currently working on several projects including a picture book about a dragon obsessed boy and the birthday present he doesn’t want, a graphic novel involving an octopus’s unexpected trip to the local aquarium and a non-fiction novelty book about rocks.

I’m currently seeking representation and am available for commissions.

I can be reached by email at julia@juliamaisen.com or through my contact form. You can also follow me (@JuliaMaisen) on Instagram and on Bluesky.

Awards & Credits:

• SCBWI Asilomar Conference Scholarship Recipient
• “Art Education on the Cheap”, SCBWI Bulletin
• SCBWI SFSouth’s People’s Choice Award for my Portfolio

School:

• Master’s in Children’s Illustration from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
• B.A. in Physics from Sonoma State University
• The Illustration Department’s Mentorship
• Illustration Master Class
• Noah Bradley’s Art Camp
• Making Picture Book Magic
• School of Visual Learning
• Schoolism