About
Welcome to Phyllis Mignard’s studio. My background is in graphic arts which I dearly love. But when left to my own devices I am a compulsive doodler with a special love of children’s picture books. I am fascinated with the magical way art and text work together to form timeless stories enjoyed by readers of all ages.
With line work and slight exaggeration, I express a fun and whimsical look at life. The innocence and honesty of my characters can turn a frown upside down.
Some people say that characters in a book have a life of their own, and they almost write their own story. This must be true as my characters are constantly evolving in exciting new ways. I awake each day anxious to see what new adventures they will suggest.
I hope you enjoy your visit to my studio. Please be sure to check out both my new work and my special projects. Manuscripts, character sketches and dummy layouts are available upon request.
Artist Statement:
No one feels the pulse of creativity more than Phyllis Mignard, who writes and illustrates whimsical stories with lively mischievous characters that delight young and old alike.
“In college I started out as a fine arts major. While I excelled in the art classes, it wasn’t a perfect fit for my personality and interests. My advisor recommended that I transfer to applied art studies which led me to graphic design where I instantly fit in.”
During Mignard’s twenty years as a graphic designer and illustrator she garnered awards from the American Library Association (ALA) and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) for her illustrations and promotional materials for children’s library summer reading programs and storytelling festivals. Her most recent work is on display in the White House representing Nevada in the Easter Egg Display.
“Crafting stories and illustrations for picture books is an art form to me just like clay is to a sculptor or a piano to a musician. It appeals to both my practical and artistic nature.”
Mignard paints to please herself and writes because she can’t bear to part with her characters with their stories untold.