Heidi Smith

Heidi Smith is a freelance character designer and visual development artist who graduated from the character animation program at the California Institute of Arts in 2008. She was the character designer and conceptual designer for ParaNorman, and she won an Annie award for her designs in 2013. She also worked as a character designer for The Jim Henson Company and Warner Brothers Animation. Heidi's children's book debut, LOVELY BEASTS, written by Kate Gardner, encourages kids to look beyond first impressions by sharing unexpected details about seemingly scary wild animals like gorillas, rhinoceroses, and more. In a starred review, Kirkus raved: "With its elegant layout, gorgeous illustrations, and thoughtful text, this book presents an interesting and focused subject in an exemplary manner.” Heidi lives in California.

PUBLISHED BOOKS:
Lovely Beasts

 

UPCOMING BOOKS:
The How a Boy/Girl Became…series (Macmillan)

VISIT HEIDI:
hesmith.blogspot.com