The first place winner in each category received free tuition to next year’s Writers & Illustrators Day (or equivalent event). All winners received gift certificates to the event bookstore.
Winners: Black & White Illustration
Prompt: “This was the last chance and Pat was going to take it.”
First place by J.R. Krause
J.R. Krause has worked on many popular animated television shows, and partners with his wife Maria Chua to write and illustrate their bilingual children’s picture books featuring Poco Loco. www.jrkrause.com
Second Place by Laura Belevica
Latvian artist, architect, illustrator and storyteller, Laura Belevica, is now based in Los Angeles after a decade living and working in Shenzhen, China.
People’s Choice by Molly Ruttan
Molly Ruttan, a freelance graphic designer and illustrator, as well as mother and musician, won SCBWI’s illustration mentorship in 2015. www.mollyruttan.com
Winners: Color Illustration
Prompt: “Don’t bring Lulu.”
First place by J.R. Krause
Yes, J.R. Krause won first place in both categories! In case you missed it above, he has worked on many popular animated television shows, and partners with his wife Maria Chua to write and illustrate their bilingual children’s picture books featuring Poco Loco. www.jrkrause.com
Second Place and People’s Choice by Tony Piedra
With nine years of experience animating films at Pixar, Tony Piedra turns his talent toward children’s literature with the release of his debut picture book, The Greatest Adventure (Fall 2018). www.tonypiedrastudio.com
