About

Stephanie Roth Sisson

I write and illustrate to tell stories. I’ve gotten awards and accolades for my work such as an Orbis Pictus Honor, places in several “best of” lists and starred reviews. Asking images and telling stories that resonate is a great joy.

When I was a child, I loved spending time in the company of animals- birds, bunnies and horses mostly. I grew up in Germany, Belgium and Minnesota. Stories, books, making things and pretend play occupied much of my time. My favorite books were Pippi Longstocking, faerie tales and anything about animals and finding I still resonate all of those things.

Recently, I looked over the body of my work and found familiar themes that fascinate me such as: the transitions and contrasts between worlds. For example, underwater scapes juxtaposed with what lies above the surface, faerie worlds alongside suburbia, the unfathomable scale of the Universe versus our small planet, or the teaspoon of sea water that serves as a vast world for the microorgnaisms within it. I am curious about how things interrelate and fit together- how they belong.

Creating is both making and discovery and I take a lot of pleasure in the process. I strive to imbue my work with authenticity and emotion. My tools are a combination of traditional and digital media and I’m always looking for new ways to express ideas.

My work is known for being expressive, relatable and authentic. Human. And I am still looking for home- I’m still looking for belonging.