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Linda Crockett
Linda Crockett currently lives in Euclid, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, where she grew up and was greatly
influenced by The Cleveland Museum of Art, early Rock and Roll, American Greeting Cards and fashion design.
All of these interests inspired her creations for rock group costumes and Mod fashion in the late 1960’s and her
love of illustration and fine art.
The desire to travel was also instilled through her interest in history, antiques, American Indian art, Impressionist
painting and Dutch masters. Many visits to New York City, living in England and traveling to Paris, Scotland and
Amsterdam greatly impacted her styles and techniques and provided the basis for much of her painting
dynamics. Accurate historical details, atmospheric lighting and soft brush strokes are the result of these personal
experiences along with a propensity to portray people and children in appealing situations.
Winner of many National and International awards, Linda has achieved recognition as an illustrator in many
venues. Her work is included in the Society of Illustrators Permanent Collection featuring her 2 Gold Medals from
their 24th Annual Exhibition. Her paintings have been included in other museums, many exhibitions and have
toured to China as well as Monte Carlo where Prince Ranier awarded her Special Mention for her self-portrait,
‘Sunday Parlor.’
Linda’s work as an outstanding illustrator was rewarded by her local Alumni Association and she received a
Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame Award, the Euclid Community Enrichment Award and an Ohio State
Senate Commendation for Art Achievement. Her children’s book illustrations have been honored at the Bologna
Children’s Book Fair and she received the Cleveland Press Club Award for Excellence in Illustration. The Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame includes her costume designing for local rock bands and were exhibited in a special show
featuring Cleveland bands and artists.
Linda has illustrated over a dozen children’s books, thousands of greeting cards and many magazine
illustrations. She lives with 3 lazy dogs and one lazy cat surrounded by collections of porcelain dolls, American
Indian pottery and vintage clothing that is sometimes used in her paintings. She occasionally teaches art to
children and seniors and has lectured all over the country defining her technique and painting styles.
influenced by The Cleveland Museum of Art, early Rock and Roll, American Greeting Cards and fashion design.
All of these interests inspired her creations for rock group costumes and Mod fashion in the late 1960’s and her
love of illustration and fine art.
The desire to travel was also instilled through her interest in history, antiques, American Indian art, Impressionist
painting and Dutch masters. Many visits to New York City, living in England and traveling to Paris, Scotland and
Amsterdam greatly impacted her styles and techniques and provided the basis for much of her painting
dynamics. Accurate historical details, atmospheric lighting and soft brush strokes are the result of these personal
experiences along with a propensity to portray people and children in appealing situations.
Winner of many National and International awards, Linda has achieved recognition as an illustrator in many
venues. Her work is included in the Society of Illustrators Permanent Collection featuring her 2 Gold Medals from
their 24th Annual Exhibition. Her paintings have been included in other museums, many exhibitions and have
toured to China as well as Monte Carlo where Prince Ranier awarded her Special Mention for her self-portrait,
‘Sunday Parlor.’
Linda’s work as an outstanding illustrator was rewarded by her local Alumni Association and she received a
Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame Award, the Euclid Community Enrichment Award and an Ohio State
Senate Commendation for Art Achievement. Her children’s book illustrations have been honored at the Bologna
Children’s Book Fair and she received the Cleveland Press Club Award for Excellence in Illustration. The Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame includes her costume designing for local rock bands and were exhibited in a special show
featuring Cleveland bands and artists.
Linda has illustrated over a dozen children’s books, thousands of greeting cards and many magazine
illustrations. She lives with 3 lazy dogs and one lazy cat surrounded by collections of porcelain dolls, American
Indian pottery and vintage clothing that is sometimes used in her paintings. She occasionally teaches art to
children and seniors and has lectured all over the country defining her technique and painting styles.