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Rebecca Harrison Reed

My artwork has always been narrative, and it is inspired by my love of a good story. I create my strongest work when I am able to develop a deep passion for the characters, story, and setting in the books I illustrate and write. And I enjoy escaping completely into the worlds I create for my characters. I tend to gravitate toward intelligent stories that are classical, historical, dark, or mysterious, as well as stories with true heart and characters. Humor is also a prevalent element in my work.
Stylistically, my illustrations tend to be somewhat realistic, traditional fine art paintings with a slightly stylized, childlike feel. My artwork is frequently influenced by the works of John Singer Sargent, Edwin Austen Abbey, Rembrandt Van Rijn, and numerous children’s book illustrators. I have recently found a new home working in pastel on black paper, which has allowed me to work quickly and loosely, and has also opened up my imagination to story ideas and illustrations in areas I may not have previously explored.

  • Moon Princess
  • TheShowIsOver
  • TheMystic1
  • Mary Cassatt Worlds Fair
  • Mary Cassatt Balloon Ride
  • MrsFezziwigsFig
  • AsleepInTheMoonlight
  • Alice Card Dance
  • AlicesMirror
  • Candle in the Dark
  • TowingHerHouse
  • DutchPirate3

Rebecca is a children’s book author/illustrator based in Annapolis, MD. She received a BFA in printmaking, an MFA in painting and printmaking, and also studied fine art and art history at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris. Her illustrations have been published in magazines and two picture books—“Only Cows Allowed” and “The Train to Maine.” Rebecca's article entitled “Picture Book Cover Designs that Jump off the Page—and the Shelf!” was featured in the 2018 fall SCBWI Mid-Atlantic Highlighter. In 2012, “Only Cows Allowed” received the Bronze IPPY Award for Best Picture Book and the Silver Moonbeam Award for Best Illustrator. Rebecca is also an SCBWI New York Showcase Grand Prize Art Award recipient.

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