Who she is

Madison is a self-taught illustrator based in Nashville, where she lives with her husband and their two cats. She’s a lover of galavanting across her environments, and an equally devoted enjoyer of cozy hobbies at home. When she isn’t illustrating, you can usually find her puzzling, coloring, crafting with air-dry clay, or nesting and making her home the warmest, dreamiest place it can be.

Illustration is something she always dreamed would become her career, and she still pinches herself daily that this is her reality. Her work blends vibrant color, playful texture, and a soft sense of childhood wonder…much like opening a storybook you loved as a kid.

Professionally, she has illustrated a published two-book series, created over five cover illustrations for curriculum units, and contributed artwork to numerous additional units across children’s publishing. Her portfolio includes children’s books, activity books, curriculum content, greeting cards, and YA novel covers, with each project completed through clear communication, fast turnaround, and a commitment to making every client feel taken care of.

What she does

She currently works full time with The Good and the Beautiful, creating original illustrations for a wide range of curriculum products and adapting designs for diverse educational materials.
In addition to her full-time role, she took on several freelance projects over the summer and rediscovered her passion for this type of creative work. She’s now looking to take on more freelance opportunities in her spare time, while continuing to grow in her current position.

What she’s passionate about

She would love to take on more work in any of these areas, but not limited to:

YA Novel Cover Illustrations

Children’s Books

Greeting Card/Packaging Design

Anything new and fun!

For inquiries regarding work or representation, contact hello@madisonkferdman.com

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