Children’s book illustrator, graphic designer, gamer.

A nerd married to a geek, Gail A. Buschman creates whimsical art using pencils, pastels, brush pens, ink, watercolor, and other media. Her characters evolve from exploring the world while traveling and experimenting with drawing wacky shapes. 

She has a Bachelor of Science in Art from California State University, Northridge in 2006 with emphasis in both graphic design and illustration and has continued her professional development at the Animation Guild in Burbank, CA. She currently works as a senior graphic designer for SAGE Publishing.

Gail's picture books are represented by Amy Flynn of RP Content. For questions or comments about availability for projects: nightengail art @ gmail . com (no spaces)

Awards and Shows
2023 Kids Comics Unite! Graphic Novel Pitchfest Showcase
2020 SILA Illustration West 58
2018 SCBWI Illustration Mentorship Award Winner

Portrait of Gail A. Buschman in a purple jacket with peacock colored hair, leaning against a brick wall. Portrait © Cole Montgomery

Portrait © Cole Montgomery

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