Brittany Worsham is an illustrator and writer based in Chicago, Illinois. She recently partnered with the talented author Mark Dunn to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his cult-classic YA novel, Ella Minnow Pea. Currently, she is working alongside Jen Cullerton-Johnson to create an illustrated retelling of the Liberian Civil War and the rise of Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, a Nobel laureate and the first democratically elected woman president of an African nation.
Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Brittany was drawn to art at an early age. Her first art teacher was her mother who taught her figure drawing and painting. She specializes in using traditional mediums to create an air of child-like whimsy and wonder.
Stay tuned to learn more about her upcoming projects and events!
Recent Projects
Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center- Watercolor 2024
Gallery Show Dates- February 24 – April 14, 2024
“Morning Stretches,” 18×24, Watercolor
“Cayman Spirits,” 18×24, Watercolor
Union Street Gallery– Small Works/Big Impressions
Gallery Show Dates- January 18th – February 10th, 2024
“Whisper,” 9×12, Watercolor
Oak Park Artisan Market
Market Date- January 27th, 2024
Vendor
Untitled* Retelling of Liberian Civil War by Jen Cullerton-Johnson
Illustrator
*Current book project
Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn
Penguin/Random House; Dzanc Publishing May 2023
Illustrator
C2E2- Chicago 2023
Artist Alley