Vicki is a mother of three girls and a New Grandmother, July of 99.
She lives in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago.  She loves wildflowers.
She has had over 15 years experience working with preschool and elementary
children on a volunteer basis in various programs.
Has worked for the Special Education Department of Lake County as a teacher
assistant on a one to one with an Autistic child.  Also worked with a home
for developmentally disabled adults.
Jr. High and high school students at her local church in the media
department news letter was challenging and uplifting. Currently Vicki does free lance Art work and writes.  Vicki has been a
member of SCBWI and has been one of their Northwest Region Reps.
 PUBLISHED ARTICLES
Craft works for the Home:  Kids Craft column, four issues.
Various craft how to articles for Craft N' Things, Country Handicrafts, The
American Legion Auxiliary's National News Letter and other small trade
publications.  She has done product and ad work.
AWARDS
First place award at the Chicago 1985 Craft Hobby Industry Show for entry
Country corner Wall Plaque.
Personal Statement
It has been repeatedly said that the road for a single voice is with peril
and persistence.  The rewards on the other hand for the creator and the 
SIGHT FULL house to publish a fresh, new, everlasting look is beyond measure. 
A win, win situation for all, Children, Publisher and Author/Illustrator. 
Our greatest resource is Children and to be able to enrich their lives with 
hope, laughter, excitement, well-being, coping with everyday life, 
in a book that would stand the test of time is my heart set.
True to my style, unlike most, 
I humbly submit a few of my samples for your
review and file, hopeful you can use me. 
My two loves are writing and
illustrating (ultimate goal a book with both) 
but I am a realist and available for art assignments. 
Perhaps you have a writer waiting for that just right look from an illustrator. 
As you can see my work is light, fun, colorful and captivating. 
My characters have stories of their own. 
You may see a story in my art characters you would like me to write. 
Two hats are hard but fun.  When I write a story I see the art work. 
When I create Art, visions of words flow through my head. 
Thank you for your time and review.
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