Libby VanderPloeg makes empowering illustrations of women, without being preachy about it. A wonder woman herself, VanderPloeg had dreamed of becoming a comedian, an actress, a fashion designer, a magazine editor, an author, and an artist and illustrator. \n\n\n\n
\u201cI sometimes wish that I had figured out that I could be a professional illustrator a little sooner instead of stepping around the edges for so long, career-wise,\u201d she told The House That Lars Built. \u201cBut I\u2019m really thankful for all of the design and professional skills I developed in my career leading up to running my illustration studio.\u201d\n\n\n\n