Kristine Purcell Sacco
Children's Illustrator
Who or what made you want to become an illustrator?
I became an illustrator very young in life. I used to make my own story books as a child. I have been a commercial artist, art teacher for children with special needs, and now, an illustrator. My experiences in life has given me the drive to illustrate and write children's picture books.
Talk us through the process of creating one of your latest illustrations or books.
I am a very visual hands on creative and I still love to work with pencil and paper. I am in the process of illustrating a dummy book.
Where do you get the ideas for your characters?
I have so many ideas for picture books, many from my family and my former students.
Animals feature heavily in children’s books – do you have a pet?
I have two beloved pets named Ollie and Mitsy. They are both puppies and they keep me company when I work in my studio.
