KAREN CLARKSON
Karen Clarkson is a contemporary artist. She uses many different mediums and objects to create with and on. Such as skulls, animal hydes, and canvas. She generally uses acrylic paint and focuses on representing her culture in all of her art. She has won numerous awards for her contributions. More can be learned about her here: clarksonart.com
STEPH LITTLEBIRD
Steph Littlebird completed her BFA at the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon and has been commissioned by famous brands such as Lucasfilms and Yahoo. She has appeared in well known media outlets and is a public speaker. More can be learned about her here: Steph Littlebird
NICOLE NEIDHARDT
Nicole Neidhardt uses diverse and caried artistic measures ranging from muraling, painting, illustration, and tatooing. She has her BFA and MFA and has made many contributions to children's literature and it's surrounding art community. More can be learned about her here: Nicole Neidhardt
MAYA MCKIBBIN
Maya McKibbin enjoys exploring the world around her through her art forms. She has worked with well known publishing companies such as Greystone Books and Penguin. She has been published in Stop Motion Animation and Spotted Fawn Productions along with others. More can be learned about her here: Maya McKibbin | Vancouver Comic Arts Festival
IPPIKSAUT FRIESEN
Ippiksaut Friesen is Inuit and focuses mainly on current topics in her community. She uses mixed media and prefers film making. She has collaborated with the Department of Education in Nunavut to help illustrate children's books. More can be learned about her here: About Ippiksaut | ippikisin
JONATHAN NELSON
Jonathan Nelson has been working on his art form since elementary school. He is Dine and graduated from graduate school at the University of Arizona. More can be learned about him here: Native Author-Illustrator Interview: Jonathan Nelson - Cynthia Leitich Smith
MADELYN GOODNIGHT
Madelyn Goodnight has worked on various books such as: When Apples Sweeten, Bewitching Brews, Onsi and the Cornstalk, Rebecca Ann Johnson, Mermaid Alphabet, and Thumbelina. She prefers to use different mediums to keep her art fresh and up-to-date with the current trends. More can be learned about her here: Madie Goodnight - Illustration/ art for children
REBECCA LEE KUNZ
Rebecca Lee Kunz is from Oklahoma and is a 2025 Caldecott Award winner. She is a member of the Cherokee Nation and lives in Oklahoma. She enjoys focusing on tribal mythology in her artwork by telling stories through her pictures. She hopes to bring awareness to social and environmental issues through her contemporary forms. More can be learned about her here: Home Page - Tree of Life Studio