Illustrator/Administrator at The Picture Bookies Illustrator's Group
Greater Boston Area
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- Illustrator/Administrator at The Picture Bookies Illustrator's Group
- Children's Books & Products ~ Author/ Illustrator at Ginger Nielson ~ Children's Book Illustrations
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- Travel Consultant at Wyckoff Travel and Cruises
- Travel Consultant, at Old Tappan Travel
- Owner / artist at Adoptadolli
- First Grade Teacher, Art & Reading Teacher at Old Tappan Public School System
- Education
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- University of Evansville
- Columbia University in the City of New York
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
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Ginger Nielson’s Summary
"I am a full time children's book author/illustrator. There is a dragon in my basement and a magic wand on my desk. Almost everything else is close to normal."
My mother thought music lessons would be good for me. I did try, but when my patient and long suffering piano teacher noticed that instead of practicing I was drawing little pictures all over my sheet music we cheerfully said goodbye to one another.
I was turned loose into a world of paper, paint and beautifully illustrated books. My exploration of art, illustration and media has lasted ever since.
A most important goal for me, is to create an excitement, emotion and little story within each illustration I create.
My educational roots in art are based in traditional painting, however, my current work, although a realistic painterly style is created using high performing digital painting programs. I can actually PAINT right in the computer.
Having been an elementary school teacher, travel agent, doll maker, Religious Education Leader, and set designer/painter for community children's theater, I have been privileged to see and work with many children and experienced many different cultures. I still enjoy working with youngsters of all ages and focus on children through family, friends, and school visits.
I have been fortunate to have worked with and known some amazing artists, authors and mentors. These incredible individuals have inspired me to work hard, constantly be open to new ideas and never give up. I treasure the words of my dad, "Take a Chance!"
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Published Books Include:
Zubie the Lightning Bug
One Day in Peace
The Peace Department
While You Were Away Daddy
Princess Caitlin's Tiara
When Wishes Come True
The Adventures of Cali
Song for a Giraffe
My African Bedtime Rhymes
and coming soon:
The Big Five Come Alive
Educational:
Lucy's Lantern
A Bill becomes a Law
The Surprise
Painting Paris
Kids Can Help
Ginger Nielson’s Specialties:
I am an accomplished professional in the area of children's illustration, digital illustration, with proficiency in Corel Painter and traditional media such as pen and ink, watercolor and acrylic painting as well as photography. My main focus is on creating colorful imaginative digitally painted children's book illustrations. Because I creatively combine traditional and digital artwork, I would call my work "Tradigital."
Ginger Nielson’s Experience
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Illustrator/Administrator
The Picture Bookies Illustrator's Group
(Arts and Crafts industry)
2004 — Present (5 years )
A group of children's book illustrators dedicated to enriching the world of picture book art. We serve as a cohesive support group and host an online gallery for children's illustrators world wide at:
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Children's Books & Products ~ Author/ Illustrator
Ginger Nielson ~ Children's Book Illustrations
(Arts and Crafts industry)
January 1995 — Present (14 years 11 months)
Although much of my work begins in the traditional manner with paint, pen and pencil my finished work is digital using high end painting programs that mimic the traditional approach. You might call that "Tradigital" because it is often hard to tell the difference.
I have illustrated 10 children's books for small press and independent publishers. My goal is to work for a dedicated children's publisher (s). -
Travel Consultant
Wyckoff Travel and Cruises
(Arts and Crafts industry)
September 1997 — April 2004 (6 years 8 months)
Travel Consultant for family and luxury travel.
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Travel Consultant,
Old Tappan Travel
(Arts and Crafts industry)
1985 — 1997 (12 years )
As a travel consultant I was engaged in creating itineraries and travel arrangements for a variety of clients who chose family vacations, cruises, luxury travel and independent foreign itinerary planning. First promoted to Assistant manager, I became Manager of the agency before moving from that position to another agency when the owners retired.
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Owner / artist
Adoptadolli
(Arts and Crafts industry)
1982 — 1985 (3 years )
As the creator of my own original line of soft sculptured dolls I produced over 1000 dolls that were sold to families world wide. The Adoptadolli is my original design and was registered with the US patent office in 1982.
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First Grade Teacher, Art & Reading Teacher
Old Tappan Public School System
(Arts and Crafts industry)
1966 — 1982 (16 years )
As a First Grade/Art and Remedial reading teacher I was given the opportunity to work closely with children on many levels. I was given the opportunity to change directions and become a travel agent after our local school system downsized.
Ginger Nielson’s Education
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University of Evansville
English/Science 1958 — 1962
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Columbia University in the City of New York
English/Science
Summer college courses were taken at Columbia U. in NYC
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
BA , ART, Education,
My major course of study was expanded to include a degree in Art and Art Education as well as Elementary Education. This enabled me to teach children in the elementary school and to teach Art from Grade K through 12.
Additional Information
Ginger Nielson’s Websites:
Ginger Nielson’s Interests:
Art, illustration, outdoors, dogs, maybe a cat or two, children, teaching, walking, swimming, creating picture books, writing
Ginger Nielson’s Groups:
Children's Illustrators, SCBWI, NESCBWI, Picture-Book, Digital Artist, Carol Bancroft & Friends ( agency ), the Picture Bookies Group, CBIG-Children's Book Illustrators Group ~ NYC
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GRAPHICS PROFESSIONALS -
Adobe Photoshop Group -
Children's Publishing -
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Illustrators and Computer Graphic artists -
Art of Licensing -
Freelance professionals -
Network Green -
Children's Books -
Creative Freelancer Conference -
Children's Book Authors & Illustrators -
Greeting Card Network -
Children's Book Illustrators and Authors -
Children's Book Illustration -
BookLink -
List Your Book Here!! -
Fans of School Street Media
Ginger Nielson’s Honors:
Two third place honors in the Smart Writers Contests for illustration.
The cover award for FLAX art & design magazine
Honorable mention in SCBWI Fall illustration contest: New School New Year,
Family Choice Award for Zubie the Lightning Bug by Candace Coleman
Ginger Nielson’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
