It's hard enough to watch a family member struggle with mental illness. But when shame and secrecy compound the pain, children suffer more. SHA artist Margaret Kimball brings that trauma into the light in her new illustrated memoir, And Now I Spill The Family Secrets. Learn more and grab a book club kit on the blog!

Penelope Dullaghan imagines five phantasmagoric river towns—from a row of houses laid out in front of rowers and their kayaks, to a city on the shell of a World Turtle. Learn more about this series—and Dullaghan's inspiration—on the blog.

A clear creative brief is an essential tool to help you work seamlessly with an illustrator. The brief lets you communicate your vision and ensures you get fantastic art delivered on time.

We recently asked Meg Hunt to take some time out of her busy schedule to discuss her process, her inspiration, and the ways in which her background shaped her as an artist and a professional.

Maybe you’ve never worked with an illustrator before. Maybe you’re looking forward to the experience. Maybe you’re a little, oh, shall we say, “green” in this regard? Well, you’re in luck. Knowing just a few things will make you waaaay more prepared. Basically a seasoned pro.

A brilliant idea can change your life. Hello smartphones! But where do ideas come from? I asked our artists and they surprised me with their answers. Click here to read them for yourself.