

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
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