Resources
For artists, kids and caregivers, and anyone wanting a deeper dive into the making process.
Here you'll find behind-the-scenes insight and instruction, interviews and inspiration, and book-related activities for kids. If you'd like to keep up with current events and receive a little dose of magic in your mailbox, definitely join my newsletter for upcoming offerings including our workshop in Bologna, online workshops on color and collage, plus individual guidance in portfolio reviews and coaching, as well as mentorship. I believe in helping other illustrators, and showing young people as many creative opportunities as possible. Thanks for joining me here!
Free Printables
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![Free printable coloring page from A Flicker of Hope by Cynthia Harmony and Devon Holzwarth featuring monarch butterflies and nature-themed illustrations.]()
A Flicker of Hope - Free Printable Page
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![Free printable coloring page from A Flicker of Hope featuring children, monarch butterflies, and nature-inspired scenes.]()
A Flicker of Hope - Free Printable Page
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![Activity kit for All That Is You by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and Devon Holzwarth with printable activities for children.]()
All That Is You - Activity Kit
Process & Inspiration
My first favorite art materials were messy, smelly oil paint sticks we’d use in RISD life drawing classes. Fun fact, I made hundreds of self-portraits with them and probably took a year off my life in fumes. After college, I was painting murals and learned what paints survive all day sun and I put my half semester of photoshop to use as a graphic designer. I’ve since grown in digital tools, but first and foremost it’s always real materials - inks, gouache, color pencil, pastel! And I mostly stay away from the stinky stuff these days.
My author-illustrated books are a direct result of going for walks, though the ideas don’t usually flow till I’m on my way home. My brain requires a little time to unwind, just like the process of falling asleep. Brains are funny and wonderful and need space to let ideas rise to the surface. You can’t force ideas, but I do believe that most things arrive once you get started.
Workshops ● Mentoring ● Speaking
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Connecting the Dots in Picture Book Color Palettes
This workshop is a roadmap for planning out your next picture book color palette.
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Memory and Childhood in Collage
This workshop explores childhood memory and collage techniques to create beautifully layered and meaningful illustration.
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Picture Book Illustration Mentoring & Portfolio Reviews
Would you like personalized advice for your illustration career and thoughtful feedback on your portfolio?
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Speaking Events & Opportunities
Devon is available for speaking events. Please contact her for more information.
read & Draw alongs + Interviews
On the Blog
Once upon a time I blogged, a lot! This is an archive of many years, some things art related, some not - feel free to wander through. I've since switched to substack and my own newsletter, but couldn't let go of this multi-years collective.