Susan Catelotti is an artist, illustrator, and graphic designer based in Peru, Massachusetts. She holds a degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and has illustrated more than 15 children’s books for a range of authors. Her work also includes public art and mural projects, all rooted in her love for storytelling through image.

Deeply inspired by the forests, wildlife, and quiet magic of the Berkshires, Susan often begins her creative process by exploring the natural world around her. Her paintings and illustrations are filled with creatures—both real and imagined—that add a sense of whimsy, weirdness, and delight to every scene. Whether she’s illustrating a picture book or painting a woodland tableau, her work invites viewers to pause, look closer, and rediscover a sense of wonder.