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Artisan’s Etc Art Gallery

Artisan’s Etc Art Gallery

About

I was born in Hawaii and spent my early childhood there until my family moved to Southern California.  I have loved drawing and painting since I could hold a pencil. I would carry my sketchbook everywhere I went so that I could draw everything in my imagination and everything around me. The minute I held that pencil in my little hand, I knew it was the ticket to my imagination!  I dreamed of being an artist, wanting to share my ideas with everyone, especially children.  

From that point on I focused on drawing and painting, and graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration. In my senior year, I entered my artwork to the Student Show and received 2 awards.  Since then I have been featured in Artist's Magazine, Skipping Stones, Utah Valley Magazine, The Daily Herald, Art Quench Magazine, and the Big Bear Grizzly Newspaper.  

 I have also done work for New Moon Magazine, Ladybug Magazine, Core Knowledge, KRBY Creations LLC, The Friend Magazine, and many others.  Some of my favorite books that I illustrated are  "The Giraffe that Ate the Moon" by Babl Books, "Maddy Lou and Mack at the State Fair of Texas" by Brown Books Kids, "Back to School with Mac" by Little Pumpkin Press, and "Rock a Bye Baby Hawaii" by BeachHouse Publishing.   Two of my books just received awards- "Happy Trails with Abby and Taz" and "Lucas the Lion Loves the Tiny Talker" both published by Brown Books Kids, and both won an award from Moonbeam Children’s Books Award.

I also do art licensing so you may find my art at your local store or in your home! You can see some of my new art licensing work under the “Art Licensing” tab. I just launched a YouTube channel where you will find easy step-by-step tutorial videos on how to draw! It’s perfect for everyone, especially for kids. Grab a pencil and paper and have some fun! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVIIQH48I3KBLG1kIBIr7Pg

When I'm not working on a new project or book, you can find me having fun with my 2 daughters, husband, and boxer...or just relaxing at the beach in sunny Los Angeles!  You can find more about me and my art on Twitter @alvinakwong, Facebook @alvinakwongillustrator, and Instagram @alvinakwongillustrator.  See you there!

E-mail: alvinakwong (at) yahoo (dot) com

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