About Cheryl
I've been termed as being an 'old school' illustrator -- not sure why, but the parties that said that certainly made it seem and feel like an insult. Personally, I like and prefer 'old school'. I enjoy detailed whimsy, greatly. So, I'm basically waiting for everything 'old' (school) to be 'new' again...
Cheryl's Picture Gallery
This gallery contains 14 pictures, click a picture to view a larger size.
(c) 2024 Cheryl Akins
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Profile Comments
Comment by JR Poulter on 7/23/2011 at 4:34 AM:
What gorgeous work [literally!]. Does the white cat belong to a story? The ladies and the goldfish are extraordinary... I love all your images!
What gorgeous work [literally!]. Does the white cat belong to a story? The ladies and the goldfish are extraordinary... I love all your images!
Comment by Deryk Ouseley on 9/24/2010 at 6:28 PM:
Hey Cheryl, I'm digging your new illustrations! Very vibrant and full of life. :)
Hey Cheryl, I'm digging your new illustrations! Very vibrant and full of life. :)
Comment by CJ Heck on 4/2/2010 at 9:08 AM:
Cheryl, your work is superb. I would like to talk with you further at some point. I have eight books that I want to publish, hopefully, using the same illustrator throughout. The book I would like to start with is a sequel to my first book. Please let me know when you have a day when we could ta... more
Comment by Medeia Sharif on 3/28/2010 at 7:10 PM:
Hi, Cheryl. Your gallery is vibrant and delightful.
Hi, Cheryl. Your gallery is vibrant and delightful.
Comment by Odile Delattre on 3/7/2010 at 9:10 AM:
Hello Cheryl,
Happy International Women's Day !
Odile
Hello Cheryl,
Happy International Women's Day !
Odile
Comment by Daniel Nanavati on 1/10/2010 at 11:21 PM:
Thank you for agreeing to be my friend.
You may tell I am looking for artists whose work chimes with my own efforts for future collaborations.:)
Thank you for agreeing to be my friend.
You may tell I am looking for artists whose work chimes with my own efforts for future collaborations.:)
Comment by jane leonetti on 10/26/2009 at 8:03 PM:
Seu trabalho é lindo.
Seu trabalho é lindo.
Comment by Rosie Mere on 10/22/2009 at 7:05 AM:
Cheryl, I have been meaning to write you for ages but am trying to get the first of my dragon quartet completed asap. I think you drawings are just sheer magic . I don't know how a writer works with an artist.Can you tell me? I'm looking for a book cover first of all and it must be magical.
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Comment by Rosie Mere on 8/30/2009 at 1:50 AM:
Hi Cheryl, Welcome! I love the illustration on your profile page. I buy childrens books when on my travels and mainly for the illustration having a strong visual approach to the world. I love your bold colours and sense of movement.
Hi Cheryl, Welcome! I love the illustration on your profile page. I buy childrens books when on my travels and mainly for the illustration having a strong visual approach to the world. I love your bold colours and sense of movement.
Comment by Jenny Stokes on 8/14/2009 at 11:29 AM:
Dear Cheryl,
Thanks SO much for your 'feedback'.
Did you go on my website?
Have a good suggestion for you - if you have some money to spend.
Try Bikinilists.com Just pull it up on the web.
It is a company that sends out thousands of invitations to view your website . I don... more
Thanks SO much for your 'feedback'.
Did you go on my website?
Have a good suggestion for you - if you have some money to spend.
Try Bikinilists.com Just pull it up on the web.
It is a company that sends out thousands of invitations to view your website . I don... more
Comment by Jenny Stokes on 8/14/2009 at 9:56 AM:
WONDERFUL illustrations.
I too am working hard to get my illustrations out there.
My work is a little 'bizarre' so I am having trouble.
When I draw for kids I want to produce something that they really have to LOOK at. Pictures are too easy nowadays.
web:jennystokes.com
Woul... more
I too am working hard to get my illustrations out there.
My work is a little 'bizarre' so I am having trouble.
When I draw for kids I want to produce something that they really have to LOOK at. Pictures are too easy nowadays.
web:jennystokes.com
Woul... more
Comment by Timothy Schenk on 7/27/2009 at 11:47 AM:
Your colored pencil work is fantastic. I really like your tonal range and color saturation.
Your colored pencil work is fantastic. I really like your tonal range and color saturation.
Comment by Ron Lando-Brown on 6/4/2009 at 6:04 PM:
Hi Cheryl,
Do you have a couple of samples of your work you could e-mail: [email protected]
I'm looking for an illustrator for The Candy Caboose. A book aimed at six to ten year old kids.
Thanks,
Ron
Hi Cheryl,
Do you have a couple of samples of your work you could e-mail: [email protected]
I'm looking for an illustrator for The Candy Caboose. A book aimed at six to ten year old kids.
Thanks,
Ron
Comment by Elizabeth Westra on 5/24/2009 at 12:58 AM:
Hi Cheryl, welcome to Jacket Flap. Why not put some of your work on this site so we can all see it. That could help you make contacts also.
BettyLu
Hi Cheryl, welcome to Jacket Flap. Why not put some of your work on this site so we can all see it. That could help you make contacts also.
BettyLu
Love your work. Also, love the caped illustrator by day!!!