A Bit About Me My name is Susan Drawbaugh, and drawing is, coincidentally, what I most love to do.
Although my art skills aren't limited to whimsical, that's
the style I especially enjoy. Early in my art career I was greatly influenced by a man I met while touring the MGM Animation Studios, Ben Washam. As one of the original animators of the Bugs Bunny , Road Runner , and Tom & Jerry cartoons, he ended up passing down the skills of his trade by teaching a small group of aspiring animators from his home. I was one of those fortunate students.
Although I never made a career of animation, years later I wrote and illustrated my first children's book, What Pet Will I Get? , an animated " Flip n Giggle " picture book that was soon published. A mix of creative ventures followed, until I made the decision to become a freelance commercial illustrator. My range of work spans from children's picture books, stationery lines, canvas paintings, infant bedding, and editorial picture puzzles - to humorous wall prints, greeting cards, coffee mug lines, holiday decor, and chapter illustrations.
I enjoy the traditional method of doing my illustrations by hand, but throughout the course of every project I put my digital skills to work, as well.
Surrounded by the coastal charm of Southern California, I create from my home studio by the port of San Pedro. I invite you to take a look at my work . . . and if it puts a smile on your face than I believe I've done my job.
A Bit About Me
CLIENTS INCLUDE
BRADSHAW INTERNATIONAL
CARDMAKERS
COCALO
CREATIVE TEACHING PRESS
CURRENT
FISHER - PRICE
GREAT PAPERS
IN N OUT BURGER
MCDONALD PUBLISHING
MORGAN PRESS
POCKETS MAGAZINE
QUALITY ARTWORKS
RAVEN FOUNDATION
STUART HALL
SUNSHINE ART STUDIOS
