Heather Tubwon is an Illustrator/Designer living in Madison, WI. She has designed for American Girl, The Barbara Bush Foundation, Cat & Jack at Target, Paper Source, Shein, and 3M/Scotch among others.
To enquire about working with Heather, you may email her at heather.tubwon@gmail.com.
Education
Minneapolis College of Art & Design – BFA in Illustration
Lilla Rogers Make Art That Sells Assignment Bootcamp
Awards and Achievements
Spoonflower Emerging Designer Grant – winner 2013
Tigerprint (Hallmark UK) Gifted Competition – shortlisted 2014
Tigerprint (Hallmark UK) Floral Wrap Competition – shortlisted 2014
Madison Reading Project Read(y) to Wear Fashion Show – Best Design 2017
Q&A For Fun
What inspires your work?
Cats, Scandinavian and Nordic design, Mid Century design, playfulness, and music.
What is your favorite medium to work in?
Watercolor, gouache, and digital mediums.
What was your favorite project to work on?
I love having the opportunity to have fun with my work by working loosely, playfully, and experimenting with different mediums. My Kid’s Birthday Invitation suite allowed me to do all of those things, so it’s one of my favorites.
What are your hobbies?
I love working with my hands and making things that are useful. I enjoy knitting, crochet, spinning yarn, sewing, embroidery, and weaving. I also enjoy cooking, reading, music, and travel.
Favorite book, movie, and band?
Book: Sult by Knut Hamsun, Movie: Amadeus, Band: Depeche Mode.
Fun fact?
I’m in a Danish band’s music video!