Shawn Finley
Shawn Finley is an illustrator and designer specializing in picture books, packaging and character design. Influenced by comic books, animation and pop art, Shawn’s work is often bold and graphic, but sometimes employs a more painterly look as well. He is proud to have recently worked with IKEA on their Lattjo book series, and with DreamWorks Press on their Baby Po, Madagascar, and How to Train Your Dragon picture books. He has developed original characters for Burger King and Shire, and also worked with numerous ad agencies, 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. He lives and works in Woodbury, MN.
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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
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