Anyone who knows Mark, knows that cartoons are a huge part of his illustration career. Although you’ll be seeing a many cartoons in his work, he’ll always try to keep them interesting. To purchase royalty free images from his sketchbooks, visit www.bestsketchbook.com .
By profession Mark is an Illustrator and Author of children's books. Mark’s mother was a librarian and sparked his appreciation of books. Most everything he learned about drawing and writing came from a library book. After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drawing, Mark moved to Clermont, Florida. He not only worked for Walt Disney World and SeaWorld, but he also managed a commercial printing company. For the past five years, Mark has given presentations to schools, published books, and illustrated other authors’ children's books.
Recently, he illustrated “Nicholas, That’s Ridiculous!” by Christa Carpenter- Maitland, FL; “Lu and the Earth Bug Crew, Zap teh Energy Spikes” by Derek Sabori, Costa Mesa, CA; “The Belly Button Fairy” by Bobbie HInman, 2007 Independent Publisher of the Year award winner Author.
Currently Mark is working with 2008 Independent Publisher of the Year, Mark Hoog, on "Field of Dreams". He is also working on “A Guinea in My Cap?” written by Wanda Hughes, Dawson Springs, Ky. Both are due to release in Spring 2009.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Angela, his two children, Isabella, 9 years old and Carter, 7 years old, and his two dogs, Blu and Russell. He also builds furniture, creates custom, large format paintings, swims, and visits the library at least once a week.
Mark’s Upcoming Books:
NEW RELEASE! “Lu and the Earth Bugs Crew” - A new “Green” Adventure Series by author Derek Sabori, January 2009! Purchase your copies today!
NEW RELEASE! “Shanti the Yogi” - by Spirit Voyage Music. Released October 2008. Purchase your copy today!
NEW RELEASE! “Feeling Good Today” - by Spirit Voyage Music. Released October 2008. Purchase your copy today!
NEW RELEASE! “Jadyn and the Magic Bubble, I Met Gandhi!” - the second book in Brigitte Benchimol’s award winning series. Released May 29th, 2008. An educational and inspirational children’s book for the entire family!
“The Belly Button Fairy” - the third book in Bobbie Hinman’s award winning children’s book series. Coming Spring 2009!
“Growing Field Books” - the third book in Mark Hoog’s award winning children’s book series. Coming Spring 2009!
“Nicholas, That’s Ridiculous” - A new Series by author Christa Carpenter, coming Spring 2009!
“A Guinea In My Cap” - A new series by author Wanda Hughes, coming late Spring 2009!
“King for a Day” - by Mark Wayne Adams. Coming 2009.
Mark’s Upcoming Events:
Book Expo 2009 - New York City, NY. May 28th - May 31st, Jacob K. Javits Center.
Vero Beach Book Festival 2009 - November.
Miami International Book Fair 2009 - Miami, FL. November 9th through November 16th.
Organizations & Awards:
Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Since 2008.
Seminole County PTA - Wekiva Elementary.
2008 Best of Show, Life in Altamonte City Magazine - Winner in the landscape photo division.
Contact information
P.O. Box 916392 • Longwood • Florida, 32791-6392
407.756.5862
markwayneadams@mac.com