Hello!

Carlianne Creates is my social media handle, and I am Carlianne Tipsey. Everything you see here is run by me with the help of my husband, Martial Tipsey, who I sweet talked into becoming my buisiness partner 😊. You might also get a very askew sticker on the outside of your package which is a sign two of my little helpers were on the job that day.

Here's a little bit more about me!

How I Got My Start

I grew up in California and graduated from SJSU with a BFA in Animation/Illustration.

My first big job was working as a game artist for Disney Interactive, which I loved. But I eventually realized I had to leave game studios and follow my passion for creating children's media.

I then freelanced and worked in studio as a children's illustrator for the next seven years.

But I craved the freedom of telling my own stories, and sharing my own personal style with the world.

Award Winning Author/Illustrator

When I left my life working in studio as an illustrator, I decided to write and illustrate my own books, starting with "How to Draw Adorable" which I self published through a kickstarter campaign.

I'm ridiculously proud that, "How to Draw Adorable," won the BIBA, IPPY and Next Generation Indie Publishing Awards.

I was also fortunate enough to be honored with "Best Portfolio" at the SF SCBWI Illustrator's Day conference in 2021.

I am Represented By ABLA

I am proudly represented by

Jemiscoe Chambers-Black at Andrea Brown Literary Agency.

You may contact her directly for questions about working with me as an author/illustrator for traditionally published works.

jemiscoe@andreabrownlit.com

Please do not contact her about self-published works or ANY other issues. Please use my contact form instead. 💛

My Passion

I became an illustrator because I realized that my art had the power to make others feel happy. I became obsessed with making things that would make another person laugh or smile.

I have always been a big kid at heart so making cute art for kids, families and other moms is what makes my heart happy.

You'll see a lot of character, emotion and silliness in my work, I just love it!

My Mission

I am happiest when I'm creating art, and through my career. I often ran into others who wished they could've been an artist.

Becoming an artist was hard... but I know that I can make it easier and more fun for future generations.

I hope to inspire others into believing in their own art goals through my tutorials, videos and books.

But most importantly I hope we can have fun along the way. 💛

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