Tim Bowers knew he liked to draw from a very early age. Even as a child growing up in Troy, Ohio, his artwork reflected an ability to tell stories, using humorous characters. His interest in art and a very active imagination eventually led to a successful career. And on February 13, he visited Huber Ridge Elementary School and told the students there that it’s never too early to start dreaming big. His visit was made possible thanks to the Huber Ridge PTA.
Bowers earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Columbus College of Art & Design. He worked in a Dayton, Ohio illustration studio after graduating from college and gained valuable experience creating artwork for corporations such as Procter & Gamble, Kenner (toys), Huffy (bicycles) and Wendy's. His drawings were also used for local television commercial storyboards and his cartoon characters were used to promote various products.
He was soon recruited by Hallmark Cards in Kansas City, Missouri, where he worked in several humor groups and helped launch the popular Shoebox Greetings card line. It was during those years in Kansas City that Bowers also illustrated his first three children's books. Since then he has illustrated more than 30 children’s books, including The New York Times bestseller Dream Big, Little Pig! written by Kristi Yamaguchi and Dinosaur Pet by Neil and Marc Sedaka. Each year, Bowers travels to schools and libraries to promote literacy and share his artwork with students.