About

ABOUT ME

My name is Sheridan Turton! I’m an illustrator from the U.S. and Taiwan, and currently based in Taiwan. I primarily illustrate picture books. I also work on book and album covers, editorials, product designs, and merchandise.

My passion for drawing started in childhood. I used to draw my own stories and comics in blank notebooks, and doodled all over my school books in elementary school. 

My first illustration project was a children’s book called Nonnie’s Trunk, published in 2017. After that, I started working on commissioned illustrations while studying for a Master’s in Social Work. I worked with various clients, publishers, and organizations during that time. Every project and illustration was always so much fun and a wonderful learning experience.

My artistic style was influenced by picture books I read growing up, such as the works of Richard Scarry or Mercer Mayor. Other books I enjoyed include Where’s Wally, The Library by Sarah Stewart, and When I’m Big by Debi Gliori. Peanuts, Calvin and Hobbes, Garfield, and Tintin are comics I love as well. Diving into the fantastical world that all these books offer is one of my favorite aspects about reading them. I hope to do the same for the books that I illustrate, to bring stories to life and allow readers to transport themselves into those worlds.

During my free time, I continue to draw a variety of illustrations (You can find them on my Instagram account). Other interests I have are reading, learning other languages (currently focusing on French and Dutch), baking, playing the guitar, building LEGO sets, and visiting museums.