Lisa Chaikin - Johnston, Illustrator 
PaintDreams@gmail.com

I am at home illustrating Children's books, and this is my calling. I am currently involved writing and illustrating my own picture book focused on children ages 4 -8 years old. My love of illustration, and color work goes back to attendance at the Rhode Island School of Design, and Fashion Institute of Technology, where I studied Illustration and Textile Design. I have a BAIS in Elementary Education, Kindergarten - 8th grade. Many inspirations come from teaching experiences, schools, and kids who are always at the heart of it all. I also find inspiration interacting with animals and being close to nature.

I belong to the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Arizona. I belong to Jacketflap. It is through these two associations that I find true inspiration and friendship.

Illustrations are done in pen, ink and watercolor. My business is called "Paintdreams". Please contact me for your next project. Thank you for visiting!

 

Working at Illustration

 


A Woman and a Horse

 
A Lizard's Tale - On a Leaf


 Pigs on the Wall

 
A Lizard's Tale - Creatures Hunt

Girl
A Girl's Daydream


A Girl's Daydream 2

A Lizard's Tale - The Beach
A Lizard's Tale - The Beach

A Lizard's Tale - A Sunny Spot
A Lizard's Tale - A Sunny Spot


Seasons

A Southwestern Halloween
A Southwestern Halloween

A Lizard's Tail - Graham
A Lizard's Tale - Graham

Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark