Children’s book illustrator, Kayla, talks about her life as an artist and what inspires her whimsical and captivating artwork.

Since this interview Kayla and Peter were married and Kayla signed a book deal with Sky Pony Press for her picture book “Mary Had a Little Lizard,” scheduled to be released in the fall of 2017. She also illustrated the picture book “Juma the Giraffe” for the Wild Nature Institute that will be available in the fall of 2016.

This episode features music from Cloud Cult - www.cloudcult.com/. Cloud Cult is an experimental indie rock band from Duluth, Minnesota led by singer/songwriter Craig Minowa. The name originated from the ancient prophecies of indigenous North Americans.

Kayla’s website: www.kaylaharren.com - www.kaylaharren.com/

Follow Kayla! She often posts new drawings to her instagram account here: @kaylaharren - www.instagram.com/kaylaharren/

More info & view slideshow at http://www.afaceproject.com/podcasts/ep06-kayla/

NOTES:

• [5:10] Kayla talks about why she choose illustration
• [5:50] Talks about how she found children’s books in college
• [6:30] Talks about her goals and dreams for her career
• [7:40] Talks about meeting her fiancé
• [8:44] Talks about their different tastes in children’s illustrations
• [8:55] Speaks on her biggest challenge as an artist
• [9:55] Kayla’s advice to aspiring artists