Steve Mack
Illustration by Steve Mack
Steve Mack has been drawing for as long as he can remember. His first lessons in art were taught to him by watching his grandfather do paint-by-numbers at the summer cottage. Later, he took every drawing class he could find at the local community center and spent every hour of math class sharpening his drawing skills. After graduating from college as a Visual Communications know-it-all, he instead turned from graphic design back to his roots as an illustrator. Steve started freelancing in the year 2000 and has had a steady climb upwards since that time. Steve now lives and illustrates on a small farm with his wife and two young children.
Interview
What was your favorite book when you were a child?
That Terrible Halloween Night by James Stevenson
What’s your favorite line from a book?
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” —Dr. Seuss
Who are your top three favorite authors or illustrators?
Bob Staake, James Stevenson, and Bernice Myers.
Why did you want to become an author or illustrator?
Growing up I was constantly drawing and making my own books. It’s what I’ve always loved to do for as far back as I can remember.
Do you have any advice for future authors or illustrators?
Draw every day. Experiment, have fun and find out what kind of drawings please you the most. Just enjoy creating something fun and it will always show in your work.
