Dave Aikins

Dave Aikins grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, immersed in comic books, action figures, and B-movies. In 1991, Dave was somehow persuaded to move to Ohio, studying at the Columbus College of Art & Design. After graduating in 1995, he spent four years working for a large newspaper and a commercial art studio. Now residing outside of Columbus, Ohio, he is currently running Let’s Draw Studio, the freelance illustration company he founded in 1998. Over the past 25 years, Dave has illustrated over 250 children's books featuring such legendary characters as Dora the Explorer, Spongebob Squarepants, The Cat in the Hat, Blue's Clues, John Cena's Elbow Grease, Paw Patrol, and any more!