About Me
Hello, I am Yazmin Gray! I am a children’s and middle grade book illustrator living in Quebec, Canada.
Before making the transition into illustration, I worked as an elementary school teacher for almost ten years. My students helped me to discover a love for fantastical and gripping narratives and I strive to bring those stories into my illustrations.
I am now working as a full-time freelance illustrator. I had the opportunity to work a variety of commissions for different people, and it has grown my skills further still. For instance, I am comfortable with receiving feedback and meeting deadlines. It has also provided me the experience of drawing a myriad of themes and subject matters.
For my next goal, I would love to work on fantasy and supernatural themed books, with unique stories with a range of relationships and insights! One day I would love to illustrate a widely distributed book for a top five publisher.
Testimonials
Yazmin's heart goes in to each one of her creations making them as bright as her smile and laughter. She is very professional and an absolute blast to work with. She was able to not only bring my vision to life but with her passion and love for what she does was able to create something that exceeded my expectations!
-JS
Yazmin Gray is an incredibly talented creative- able to take a prompt, an art brief or a suggestion and twist together a magical piece full of life, texture, and heart. Her consistent ability to create...and create quickly is a testament to her knowledge and skill especially when it comes to illustrations and storytelling for young and old kids at heart.
-Anthony Wheeler, AnthonyWheelerArt
Yazmin's work is charming and perfectly captures the optimism and awkwardness of the teen/tween years. Her professionalism and hard-working nature make her an ideal illustrator to work with! - Vanessa Matte, Art Business with Ness
One thing I can say about Yazmin is she is always open to to suggestions, advice, and constructive critiques for the best result possible. Any art director and/or publisher would be leveling up adding her to their project.
-Picture Book Illustrator Michael David H.
Yazmin is a skilled comic book and middle grade illustrator. She has a a fun adventurous style and a fast turnaround time for her work that is sure to make any client very happy. She communicates her ideas well and always listens to feedback. All in all a pleasure to work with. -
Jana Laucoska, illustrator