Lorraine Rocha started out studying architecture but quickly realized she wanted to draw more than just floor plans and returned to school to study illustration and animation at San Jose State University. After graduation, she worked at Industrial Light + Magic in the art department, contributing to such films as National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Miracle at St. Anna, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and Ironman. Following her time at ILM, Lorraine worked as a concept artist on the game Bioshock 2 and taught classes at The Art Institute of Las Vegas. Upon her return to the San Francisco bay area, Lorraine focused on picture book illustration. She is the illustrator of several picture books, including Zebra on the Go, When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree, and When Grandpa Gives You a Toolbox. Lorraine lives with her two favorite people, her husband and daughter. All three enjoy singing and dancing, and Lorraine’s cooking.
Lorraine is represented by Stephanie Fretwell-Hill.
