Exceptional Illustrator and Fine Artist

43+ Years of Experience | Winner of Numerous Awards | Published Worldwide

43+ Years of Experience
Winner Numerous Awards
Published Worldwide

Higgins Bond

Higgins Bond has been a freelance illustrator and fine artist for more than forty years. She earned a BFA Degree in Advertising Design from The Memphis College of Art. She has received many honors such as a medal of honor from Governor Bill Clinton, the 2007 Green Earth Award for illustrating A Place For Butterflies, and the 2009 Ashley Bryan Award for outstanding contributions to children’s literature. Her book, A Place For Turtles by Melissa Stewart, was the winner of the 2014 Green Earth Award and the Sigurd F. Olson Nature writing award for children’s literature. She has exhibited work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and the DuSable Museum of African-American Art in Chicago, Illinois. She is the illustrator of three Black Heritage stamps for the United States Postal Service and four stamps for the United Nations Postal Administration on endangered species. She is the first African-American woman ever to illustrate a stamp for the United States Postal Service*

Many of her original images have been published by some of this country’s largest collectible plate companies. She also has illustrated more than 40 books for both children and adults and created three paintings for the Great Kings and Queens of Africa poster series for Anheuser-Busch. She is a member of the Society of Illustrators and her clients include such notable names as: The Bradford Exchange, McGraw-Hill Publishers, Peachtree Publishers, The Franklin Mint, NBC Television, Hennessy Cognac, Essence and Black Enterprise magazines, Frito-Lay, and Columbia House.

*”Matzeliger Stamp Design Marks U.S. First” by John M. Hotchner, Linn's Stamp News, July 20, 1992, p. 6

Artist With National and International Exposure Across Genres

Higgins Bond's work can be seen in children's books, magazines, posters and advertisements as well as in museums and galleries. She has sold dozens of pieces to private collectors and institutions.

Higgins Bond's Achievements

Honors and awards range from a university artist-in-residence to induction into her home state Hall of Fame. Her illustrations have won artistic, publishing, educational and scientific awards. She is among a select few of artists chosen to illustrate U.S. Postal Service stamps. Her artwork has been used for collectors' plates, figurines and even puzzles.

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Well Trained, Experienced and Talented Artist

Higgins Bond began drawing at a young age, gained a degree in art and has successfully worked as a freelance illustrator throughout her career, even during the age of digital creative arts. Her experience and national exposure led to commissions as a fine artist, with clients representing museums and institutions.