Hi, I’m Shari!
I create detailed whimsical illustrations, help small businesses build meaningful digital experiences & love sharing tutorials and art tips/tricks for creatives.
My Approach
Collaborative
As an Illustrator and Designer, I believe in the power of collaboration to create exceptional designs - taking your vision and making it a reality. As an extension of your team, I immerse myself in your vision and goals and work closely with you to develop designs that not only reflect your vision but exceed your expectations. As we work together, I refine and fine-tune each design, leaving no detail overlooked with a final result that aligns with your creative vision and reflects your unique business.
Experience & Education
Cum Laude graduate of California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California in 2010
With Distinction Juris Doctor graduate of University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2013
Sole Proprietor 2018 - present
Creative Professional collaboration experience ranging from local businesses to international brands
Valley Art Association Member 2024 - 2025
Awards
VAA Artist Choice Award 2025
VAA People Choice Award 2025
VAA Digital Illustration 1st Place 2024
Custom Illustrations
Detailed Book Covers
Graphic Design for Small Businesses
Specialties
How can I help you?
In design, with a unique perspective in color and marketing, I help you navigate the creative side of your business and eliminate the stress of producing visuals and designing print media that attracts your target audience. We’ll take your vision and, through strategy and collaboration, we will make it come to life!
In illustration, I love to create pieces that evoke feelings of joy and wonder, marrying earthy textured elements with fantastical aesthetics. But I also love working with many different genres, in many different styles! My art available for licensing is in my portfolio and I love to collaborate to design the unique illustration you need - whether that’s for your book cover, for products or to make your social media shine!
Featured Projects & Collaborations
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Contributing Artist to The Endless Art Challenge by Megan Roy
When Megan reached out to be a contributing Artist for her Endless Art Challenge Deck I was so excited! You can find my Autumn Girl in the deck along with 90 other mix-and-match prompts. It’s a perfect tool in every artist’s back pocket to combat creative block and a fresh and new way to gain inspiration for your next artsy girls night.
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Collaboration with Piecely Puzzles
Piecely Puzzles creates modern jigsaw puzzles by artists from all over the world. My design, “The Hideaway” is available to purchase as a Mini Puzzle at www.piecelypuzzles.com and as a 1,000-piece version at this link.
**NOTE: U.S. Residents, the Mini Puzzle is available to ship to residents of the United States from the U.S. Retailer, Puzzledly. Linked Below! The 1,000-piece version is now available for PRE-ORDER at this link on Puzzledly.com
ALSO, if you are local to Oakdale, California - head over to The Shoppe on 3rd Avenue to purchase a mini puzzle in store! For more info on hours/location check out their Facebook Page.
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Collaboration with Munimade (Image Coming Soon!)
Munimade reached out to license my work for diamond painting kits in Fall 2024. Munimade is a small family operated business that offers diamond painting kits, fiber arts, and washi tape to name a few. My debut collection with Munimade will release in Spring 2025 and I look forward to sharing more with you soon!

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Shari creates artwork that feels like stepping into a beautifully crafted world full of rich textures, soft details, and complex characters. As a fellow artist, I truly admire her thoughtful, nuanced approach to everything she makes—whether it’s an immersive book cover or a story-driven piece bursting with personality. Her work has a compelling energy that invites you to look closer and discover something new with every glance.
- Megan Roy, Author & Illustrator, @roymeister
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I have had the pleasure of working with Shari in a creative and professional capacity for the last several years, and truly every time - it’s been a delight! Shari is so incredibly talented as an artist: she is a creative, thoughtful and talented powerhouse. When I reached out with two projects, I had tight deadlines and large requests, and Shari not only repeatedly provided valuable insight and help, but she did it all with a laugh and a smile. I cannot recommend working with Shari enough - she is a delight!
- Sarah Simon, Artist, Author & Teacher, @themintgardener
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Shari is fast, responsive, affordable, and delivered exactly what we needed! We don't do much advertising, so its important that the few marketing pieces we do use stand out. Shari's work is something we can use over and over again!"
- Austin Sweet, Partner, Gunderson Law Firm
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Shari is an honest and extremely creative and talented artist. She works with each client, listens carefully to what the clients needs are and always puts their interests first - helping her clients reach their desired goals. I can’t emphasize enough her ability to truly listen to her clients. I would highly recommend working with Shari.
- Mark Worthington, DMD, Efficient Dental Technologies
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Shari makes serene, whimsical art that brings a smile to both your inner child and adult self.
- Amani Sandhu, Children’s Book Illustrator, @amaniskidlitart
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It is always such a pleasure to host art challenges with Shari on Instagram. She is always very supportive and reliable. Her art, excellent communication skills as well as friendly, open personality are a great source of inspiration. She contributes so much to the artist community!
- Anna Galitskaya, Children’s & Editorial Illustrator, @galitskaya.illustration
FAQs
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First things first, if you haven’t filled out my inquiry form, this is a great place to start. Then, we will start with a free consultation to determine your design needs (and if we’ll make great collaborators!) From there, I prepare a proposal detailing the scope of work per our discussion, any additional items you might want to explore, the overall process, pricing options and any other necessary details. I give you all the information to decide whether it is a good fit before any work begins.
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Pricing is based on both the project’s scope and your desired timeline. After we meet to discuss your needs I will draft up a proposal giving you pricing options and/or packages for you to choose from. I promise fair rates and will always require your approval before I begin my work.
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Timelines depend on the project, but I always provide a general outline of timelines in my proposal after our initial client meeting and before our project begins. In general, at least a month will be dedicated to each client unless the scope of the project requires less or more.
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Yes! You may find art available for licensing in my website portfolio but I am also always adding art to social media or behind the scenes that might not make it to my portfolio right away so be sure to ask me if there is something in particular you are looking for. I am also happy to work in collaboration with you and design just the piece you’re looking for!
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So glad you asked. I love creating book covers aimed to capture the essence of the story you have written, attract potential readers, and ultimately entice them to purchase your book. In order to do that I work with you through a discovery process, provide research and ideation until we come up with a concept that you love, then I create digital sketches & provide color exploration and finally I fine tune and finalize artwork for your cover. A more detailed process outline is given in a proposal prior to beginning work.
Now Booking for 2025
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Now Booking for 2025 〰️
Get in Touch!
Fill out the inquiry form today to discuss your illustration or design needs and I’ll be in touch!