Meet l’illustrateur!

Calvin Lewis is an Australian-American children’s author and illustrator. A life-long reader, visiting the local library remains a weekly staple.

Calvin received his BFA in Illustration from Taylor University, where he was awarded 1st Place in Illustration in the 2026 Metcalf Open art show, and held the roles of Art Director and Curator of the Zondervan Art Collection.

Calvin’s work has been exhibited internationally through galleries in Australia.

Awards and Publications

Artist of the year - Taylor University 2026

1st Place Illustration - Metcalf Open 2026

Mitchel Purchase Prize - Metcalf Open 2026

Artwork - Furrow 2026

Artwork - Parnassus 2026

Mitchel Purchase Prize - Metcalf Open 2025

Best of Show - Metcalf Open 2024

Artwork - Parnassus 2023

Clients

Taylor University Alumni Relations Office

Taylor University Chorale

Zondervan Library

Organizations

Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)