Elena Carmichael - author, illustrator, scientist

Hi! I’m Elena, an illustrator and writer creating art and stories for kids who love ​adventure, animals, and a touch of mystery.

Whether I’m painting with watercolors or working digitally, I strive to bring as ​much color and life to the page as possible. My illustrations are full of whimsical ​details and little surprises for viewers to discover each time they look.

Outside of writing and illustrating, I’m pursuing a career in animal ​behavior research. I recently graduated with a B.S. in Ecology and ​Evolutionary Biology and a B.A. in Theatre from Rice University. ​While in college, I had the chance to work on projects ranging ​from training birds to studying how a guide dog’s early ​experiences shape its behavior. My knowledge of animals often ​finds its way into my art and stories— but blended with fun, ​fantastical elements.

About

Hi! I’m Elena, an illustrator and writer creating art and stories for kids who love ​adventure, animals, and a touch of mystery.

Whether I’m painting with watercolors or working digitally, I strive to bring as ​much color and life to the page as possible. My illustrations are full of whimsical ​details and little surprises for viewers to discover each time they look.

Outside of writing and illustrating, I’m pursuing a career in animal ​behavior research. I recently graduated with a B.S. in Ecology and ​Evolutionary Biology and a B.A. in Theatre from Rice University. ​While in college, I had the chance to work on projects ranging ​from training birds to studying how a guide dog’s early ​experiences shape its behavior. My knowledge of animals often ​finds its way into my art and stories— but blended with fun, ​fantastical elements.

If you’d like to learn more or just say hi, feel free to
email me at elenacarmichaelauthor@gmail.com.

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elenacarmichaelauthor@gmail.com