Samantha George DeCarlo
Illustrator, Fine Artist

The word "illustration" to me is synonymous with "narration," just in picture form. So much can be translated in one powerful image, and since art is subjective, people have many different explanations of what is shown. I find translating art to be fascinating because of the multiple meanings one piece can take; there is nothing more satisfying than discussing the intentions of the artist. Thus, illustration causes people to think, react, and better understand what they see or read in published texts. This drives my passion as I attempt to make my mark as both an illustrator and a storyteller.