Shawn Finley
Shawn Finley
Shawn Finley is a senior illustrator and designer specializing in picture books, toy design, packaging and character design. Influenced by comic books, animation and pop art, Shawn’s work is often bold and graphic, but sometimes takes on a painterly look as well. He is proud to have worked with IKEA on their Lattjo book series, with DreamWorks Press on their Baby Po, Madagascar, and How to Train Your Dragon picture books, and with Marriott Intl' on numerous ad campaigns. He has developed original characters for Burger King and Shire, and also worked with numerous ad agencies, entertainment licenses, educational publishers and manufacturers.
Shawn earned his Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Judson University in 1991, and illustrated his first picture book The Boo Baby Girl Meets the Ghost of Mable's Gable in 1992. Besides illustration, Shawn has also written graphic novels, designed books and food packaging, taught graphic design, and produced numerous paintings, most recently exhibiting at Rotofugi Gallery in Chicago. After living in Chicago for many years, Shawn now works and lives in his home state of Ohio, USA..
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Published Books:
- How to Train Your Dragon - DreamWorks, Published by DreamWorks Press
- Further Adventures of the Boo Baby Girl, Published by Parkhurst Brothers
- Phonics Monster Level 4, Published by A*List
- Phonics Monster Level 1, Published by A*List
- The Boo Baby Girl Meets the Ghost of Mable's Gable, Published by Brotherstone Publishers
- Search & Find Dinosaur Fun!, Published by Kidsbooks LLC
- Po's Special Day with Papa - DreamWorks, Published by DreamWorks Press
- The Color Train - DreamWorks, Published by DreamWorks Press
- Farm Animal Sounds, Published by Pickwick Press / Americhip Books
- Monsters, Be Gone!, Published by Americhip Books
- Hip-O Wants to Play - Hooked on Phonics, Published by Hooked on Phonics / Educate Products
- IKEA LATTJO Coloring Book, Published by IKEA
- IKEA LATTJO Story Cards, Published by IKEA
- 1 2 3 Count With Animals - DreamWorks, Published by DreamWorks Press
- I Love You, Baby Po - DreamWorks, Published by DreamWorks Press
- Murder Most Merry - Random House, Published by Random House / Gramercy Books
- Phonics Monster Level 2, Published by A*List
- Phonics Monster Level 3, Published by A*List
- God's Amazing Creation, Published by Tormont Publications
- Joseph and his Coat, Published by Publications International, Ltd.
- Jonah and the Whale, Published by Publications International, Ltd.
- Pop Pop Pop! - Hooked on Phonics, Published by Hooked on Phonics / Educate Products
- The Big Big Bus - Hooked on Phonics, Published by Hooked on Phonics / Educate Products
- I See You! - Hooked on Phonics, Published by Hooked on Phonics / Educate Products
- Flowerland Fairies Ultimate Sticker Fun Book, Published by Dalmation Press
- Flowerland Fairies Colorful World!, Published by Dalmation Press / Creative Edge
- Flowerland Fairies Sprinkles of Fun!, Published by Dalmation Press / Creative Edge
- Flowerland Fairies Fairy Fun!, Published by Dalmation Press / Creative Edge
- Bubbles Meets His Best Friend!, Published by Go Shine Bright LLC
- Nativity Scene, Published by Trust House Publishers
- Flight into Egypt, Published by Trust House Publishers
- Frisbee in the Park, Published by Go Shine Bright LLC
- Bubbles' Dream, Published by Go Shine Bright LLC
- Bubbles' New Home, Published by Go Shine Bright LLC
- Hank the Hummingbird - Feeding, Published by Weeb Enterprises
- Hank the Hummingbird - Migration North, Published by Weeb Enterprises
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