Tessa Blackham

Tessa Blackham is a writer and illustrator of picture books. Her use of gouache, relief printing, charcoal, and collage make her illustrations delicate and dynamic. She has illustrated three picture books. Her latest book, "The Ribbon", is her author debut.

Tessa grew up in Utah and received her BFA in illustration from Brigham Young University. She resides in Bainbridge Island with her family.