I illustrated and designed the characters for the story segments and cover of "Puzzlooies! Welcome to Escape City," capturing the energetic personalities and playful interactions of the recurring Puzzlooies crew—all created to resonate with tween readers.
My work focuses on character design and storytelling visuals, using expressive, monochrome illustrations that highlight the quirky dynamics at the heart of the series. The Puzzlooies cast appears across multiple books, giving fans familiar faces to follow as they dive into each puzzle-filled adventure. Each drawing is crafted to add humor, warmth, and personality to the story, helping bring these puzzle-loving kids to life for middle grade audiences.
Credits
Authors: Russell Ginns & Jonathan Maier
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Producer: Big Yellow Taxi, Inc.
Art Director: Kristen Terrana (Big Yellow Taxi, Inc.)
Cover and Interior Illustrator, Character Designer: Nate Bear
Sketches for Chapter 1 Illusttrations
Sketches for Chapter 2 illustration
Miscellaneous final illustrations
If you are looking for a book illustrator who specializes in engaging, age-appropriate content for tweens, my work offers a playful style and strong storytelling sensibility. The Puzzlooies crew are designed to be relatable, fun, and full of character—qualities essential for holding the attention of middle grade audiences. With experience in character design and page spread illustration for books, comics, and merchandise, I create visuals that inspire curiosity and keep young readers immersed in the story.
