Meet the illustrator of Hair Pride!

Illustrator Amanda Dowell

The illustrator for Hair Pride is Amanda Dowell. I owe a huge thanks to my sister for introducing us and I’ve been so amazed by how she has brought my vision to live with her beautiful illustrations. She’s been a fantastic partner and is so talented.

Amanda Dowell is an illustrator and interior designer based in Encinitas, California. Her interest in illustration was sparked in 3rd grade when she illustrated her very first book “The Hair Nightmare.” Amanda spent ten years living in Germany and loves to travel, go on adventures and rock out on the drums. She is inspired by nature, books and local coffee shops. Her dream is to one day live in a Victorian house and spend her days painting, illustrating, and writing books, preferably during thunderstorms.

Amanda loved working on “Hair Pride” because of all of the fun, bright colors and creative hairstyles she got to explore and illustrate in the book. She loves adding elements of surprise and discovery to each page.

Thank you, Amanda!