Denise Ortakales - Sculpted Paper Illustration

Denise Ortakales is a freelance illustrator. Her award-winning paper sculptures have appeared in consumer, business, and children’s magazines. She has also authored and/or illustrated several children’s books. Her new passions are watercolor, hand lettering and surface pattern design. She serves as Co-Illustrator Coordinator for New England SCBWI since 2012. Denise is a life-long resident of New Hampshire, where she lives with her husband and dog.