Illustrator and Illustrator-Author Study

          Lisa Brown's work spans a wide range of techniques and styles. Some of her illustrations, such as the ones in How To Be, are scaled down and simple. She has created truly endearing and universal images. The simplicity also mirrors the title and the text of the book: scaled down, simple, and poignant.

          Some of her work uses softer color schemes and styles, like her pastel-influenced Vampire Boy's Good Night. Yet others, like her work in Mummy Cat, is lively, full of movement, and has more defined lines and edges. That style is also a mirror to the book's content: a cat, full of movement and quickness. A lot of her work brings to mind the season of autumn, be it with spooky or supernatural themes, autumnal color choices, or warm weather clothing on her characters.