CHILDREN’S ILLUSTRATION

I live in Tahoe, immersed in nature, which fills my days with wonder, joy, and discoveries. As a kid, non-fiction was what I loved reading most, and for over 35 years, it’s what I have illustrated the most—not only for books but also for educational exhibits (learn more about my illustration career). I especially enjoy making environmental topics easy to understand and relatable for kids. I couldn’t imagine a better purpose for my art than to make nature inspiring and accessible for children of all ages.

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SOFT WATERCOLOR WITH LINE

  • FAMILY SITTING ON A TAHOE BEACH - Illustration by Kristen Schwartz
  • TWO CHILDREN PLAY IN TAHOE BEACH SAND FULL OF MICROPLASTICS - Digital Watercolor Illustration by Kristen Schwartz
  • A SCHOOL GROUP HIKES ON A TAHOE TRAIL IN THE MOUNTAINS - Digital Watercolor Illustration by Kristen Schwartz
  • PEOPLE IN TAHOE ARE SHOWN USING ALTERNATIVES TO DRIVING BY WALKING, RIDING BIKES, AND TRAVELING BY BUS AND WHEELCHAIR ON TAHOE PAVED PATH - Illustration by Kristen Schwartz
  • A PERSON WITH DOG IN TAHOE DISCOVERS FIREWORKS DEBRIS IN THE FOREST - Illustration by Kristen Schwartz
  • A PERSON WITH DOG IS PICKING UP FIREWORKS DEBRIS IN THE FOREST - Illustration by Kristen Schwartz
  • A GRAY SQUIRREL, A ROBIN, AND A CHILD ARE AFFECTED BY FIREWORKS DEBRIS CHEMICALS IN THE FOREST - Illustration by Kristen Schwartz
  • TWO RAVENS, A RACCOON AND A BLACK BEAR IN TAHOE EAT TRASH LEFT OUTSIDE A DUMPSTER - Illustration by Kristen Schwartz
  • CANADIAN GEESE EAT AND FIGHT OVER HUMAN FOOD LEFT ON THE BEACH - Illustration by Kristen Schwartz
  • A BLACK BEAR IN THE FOREST WALKS TOWARD A DOG WASTE BAG LEFT ON THE TRAIL - Illustration by Kristen Schwartz
  • A MOTHER BEAR AND TWO CUBS WALKING AWAY IN TAHOE - Illustration by Kristen Schwartz
  • A MOTHER BEAR AND TWO CUBS AT A RIVER IN TAHOE - Illustration by Kristen Schwartz
  • A VIEW OF LAKE TAHOE IS SHOWN AT SUNSET SURROUNDED BY PINE TREES - Illustration by Kristen Schwartz
  • A VIEW OF LAKE TAHOE IS SHOWN AT SUNSET SURROUNDED BY PINE TREES - Illustration by Kristen Schwartz
  • A VIEW OF LAKE TAHOE IS SHOWN AT SUNSET SURROUNDED BY PINE TREES - Illustration by Kristen Schwartz
  • A GROUP OF TAHOE DOGS FROM WITH LOVE, FROM TAHOE - Illustration by Kristen Schwartz

INK STIPPLE WITH & WITHOUT COLOR

  • A TAHOE PIKA IS SHOWN WITH WILDFLOWERS IN ITS MOUTH - Illustration by Kristen Schwartz
  • POLAR BEAR by Kristen Schwartz
  • GREVY'S ZEBRA by Kristen Schwartz
  • AFRICAN PENGUIN by Kristen Schwartz
  • MOTHER AND BABY LEMUR by Kristen Schwartz
  • GREAT HORNED OWL HEAD TURN by Kristen Schwartz
  • GREAT HORNED OWL OVERHEAD by Kristen Schwartz
  • GREAT HORNED OWL IN FLIGHT by Kristen Schwartz
  • ROBINS BUILDING NEST Board Book Illustration by Kristen Schwartz
  • BABY ROBINS EATING – Board Book Illustration by Kristen Schwartz
  • RABBIT BURROW by Kristen Schwartz
  • HONEY POSSUM by Kristen Schwartz
  • YELLOW-BANDED BUMBLE BEE by Kristen Schwartz
  • MIAMI BLUE BUTTERFLY by Kristen Schwartz
  • HUMMINGBIRD NEST by Kristen Schwartz
  • HARVEST MICE by Kristen Schwartz