Our Artists

Below is our incredible team of artists and creators. Click on any image to learn more about the talented humans behind the work.

Many of our artists are available to illustrate manuscripts written by other authors, develop original author-illustrator projects for submission, and are interested in partnering with writers to develop book concepts and stories from the ground up, contributing the visual direction and illustrations for those projects.

If you'd like to inquire about working with any of our artists, please don't hesitate to reach out. We'd be happy to discuss availability, project fit, and collaboration opportunities.

Reach out to Ethan at ethan@tugeau2.com

Allysa Adams is an illustrator based in Pennsylvania whose work blends everyday life with touches of surrealism, fantasy, and imagination. Originally trained as a molecular biologist, geneticist, and dentist, she pursued illustration as a second career and quickly found success in children's publishing. Her clients include Penguin/Flamingo Books, Charlesbridge, Oxford University Press, and Mastercard. Her debut author-illustrated picture book, I'm Not Done Yet!, will be published in 2027.

Jada Jeni Bennett is an award-winning illustrator, writer, and soft-sculptor based in Brooklyn, New York. A graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, her work draws inspiration from childhood, imagination, fantasy, and emotion. Jada's clients and publishers include Magic Cat, Holiday House, Little Bee Books, and Quarto. She is the recipient of a 2026 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor for the early reader I Like Hoops.

Nina Dzyvulska is a globally recognized illustrator whose licensing work is in high demand internationally. Her portfolio includes major commercial campaigns such as Walmart, Meta, Baskin-Robbins Korea, Warby Parker, Le Chocolat Des Francais, Gucci, Illy Coffee, Storybot Netflix, YoungKit and extensive work across Japan, as well as editorial and packaging projects including magazines and consumer product design. She has also illustrated 3 picture books for Happy Yak.

Alice Feagan is an award-winning author-illustrator whose richly textured collage artwork is inspired by nature and her childhood in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. She earned her MFA in Illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design and is the creator of The Collectors and The Lost Board. Alice has also illustrated numerous acclaimed books, including Read Island, School Days Around the World, and Pumpkin on a Vine. She lives in Colorado, where she continues to explore the outdoors with her family.

María García is a children's book illustrator based in Seville, Spain. Her vibrant, character-driven work often features diverse children, animals, and fantastical creatures in stories that entertain while encouraging empathy and curiosity. After studying Graphic Design and working as a 2D animator, María trained in Concept Art and transitioned into illustration full-time. Her clients include Sourcebooks, Bloomsbury, SM, RBA, National Geographic, and Fleurus Éditions.

Helena Juhasz is an author-illustrator based in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Inspired by forests, mountains, museums, and everyday adventures, she creates playful, imaginative stories filled with humor, heart, and wonder. Helena studied Illustration and Children's Book Writing at Emily Carr University and the University of British Columbia after an earlier career in physical therapy and kinesiology. A longtime SCBWI member and sequential art educator, she is especially passionate about storytelling through comics, early readers, and middle-grade books.

Marie Letourneau is an award-winning author-illustrator whose warm, detailed artwork invites readers to slow down and discover something new with every visit. A graduate of Hofstra University with a degree in Fine Arts and a minor in writing, Marie made her publishing debut with The Mice of Bistrot des Sept Frères, which received a Bronze Medal in the ForeWord Book of the Year Awards. She has since illustrated multiple picture books and is currently creating artwork for an upcoming picture book from Abrams Appleseed.

Enrico Lorenzi is an Italian author-illustrator based in Florence whose work blends traditional, engraving-inspired, and digital techniques to create richly textured and expressive imagery. Born and raised in the seaside region of Liguria, Enrico is the creator of A Friend for Fox (Simon & Schuster/Beach Lane, 2025) and illustrator of My Grandparents Were Dinosaurs (Magic Cat, 2025) and This Bear Can Stare (Little Tiger, 2026). His work spans both fiction and nonfiction, always driven by curiosity, experimentation, and a love of visual storytelling.

Zebo Ludvicek is an author-illustrator and mural artist based in Iowa. A graduate of the University of Maryland with a BFA in Fine Art and Lithography, she has worked as both an in-house illustrator and freelance artist, creating everything from picture books to large-scale murals. Her debut picture book, Mouse (G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2018), received the SCBWI Crystal Kite Award. Zebo's work is known for its warmth, charm, and engaging characters inspired by life on the family farm she shares with her husband, a menagerie of animals, and a tiny Yorkie named Stuart Little.

Eduardo Medeiros is a Brazilian author-illustrator and comic creator whose work explores friendship, adventure, and the complexities of everyday life. A celebrated voice in the comics world, Eduardo has created projects for Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Oni Press, Comixology Originals, and Panini. He is also the illustrator of the picture book How to Train Your Robot, bringing his dynamic storytelling and expressive artwork to young readers. Whether working in comics or children's books, Eduardo's art is driven by a lifelong passion for storytelling.

Mitch Miller is an illustrator and visual development artist based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Inspired by the storytelling and energy of animation, Mitch brings a dynamic, shape-driven approach to his work for children. His clients include Disney, Yahoo, Mrs. Wordsmith, Cottage Door Press, and Akashic Books. Mitch is the illustrator of the board books Ghost Goes Boo!, Santa Goes Ho Ho Ho!, and Bunny Goes Boing! and the creator of Shell, his debut author-illustrated picture book, forthcoming from Penguin. His work combines warmth, humor, and cinematic storytelling to create memorable reading experiences.

Marilena Perilli is an illustrator whose vibrant, textured artwork draws inspiration from the bold process printing of the 1960s and 1970s and the colorful energy of her New York City childhood. Working digitally with a gouache-inspired approach and carefully crafted limited palettes, she creates imagery that feels both nostalgic and contemporary. Marilena has illustrated for a wide range of clients including Candlewick Press, Simon & Schuster, Scholastic, Penguin Books, American Girl, Random House, Highlights, The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and Nickelodeon, and is currently developing a forthcoming project with Candlewick Press.

Yai Rhynn is an illustrator and emerging storyteller whose work explores themes of identity, growing up, relationships, and the emotional complexity of everyday life. With a heartfelt and expressive visual style, Yai brings narrative depth to both editorial and publishing projects. Clients include Macmillan, Red Chair Press, and HP, along with a range of independent collaborations. Yai is also currently working on a forthcoming graphic novel with Feiwel and Friends. When not drawing, Yai draws inspiration from film, gaming lore, literature, and a lifelong enthusiasm for Formula 1.

Sarah K. Turner is a children’s book illustrator and graphic novel artist based in Australia. Her expressive, character-driven work uses bold color, texture, and humor to tell stories that center themes of diversity, empathy, and acceptance. Sarah has illustrated books for Andrews McMeel, HarperCollins/Clarion, Lee & Low Books, and Sleeping Bear Press, including Besties! (2025) and Conor Kissed Me (2023). She is also currently illustrating graphic novels for Oni Press and Union Square & Co., and a Besties sequel for Clarion.