Who We Are

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Mermaid Cove Productions and Publishing is a creative art studio and independent, hybrid publisher founded by husband-and-wife team, Scott and Angela Clawson. Having always worked as a team, their collaboration at Mermaid Cove is no exception. Together they have owned several businesses, raised a family, and traveled the world. Their experience, honesty, and values give artists and authors the confidence they seek.

The team wouldn’t be complete without Helena Crevel and Rachel Clawson. Helena joined Mermaid Cove as the in-house illustrator and Rachel as graphic designer. Both are talented women, bringing years of artistic and graphic experience to Mermaid Cove.

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Angela, Owner/Publisher/
Graphic Designer/Fine Art Printer

Angie has over twenty years of graphic design, website, marketing, and art printing experience. The majority of that experience came from her time working for the late, award-winning American artist, P. Buckley Moss. She brings that experience to her roles as publisher, graphic designer, website designer, author assistant services, and original art printer to Mermaid Cove.

In her spare time, Angie enjoys cooking, gardening, reading, and traveling with Scott and their “princess” cat, Elsa.

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Scott, Owner/Project Manager/Writer

Scott’s passion is writing and photography. He brings over 25 years of supervisory, sales, and management experience to Mermaid Cove as the project manager and publication assistant.

Besides his love for writing and photography, Scott enjoys cooking, gardening, and his travel adventures with Angie and Elsa, the travel cat.

Scott is the author of the The Hawk and the Hummingbird® book series and Tibby the Mouse. Find him at J. S. Clawson.com

Rachel Clawson, Graphic Design/ Photography/Social Media

Rachel Clawson attended Liberty University and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in graphic design and photography. She has worked in all forms of graphic design and photography, including running her own full-time graphic design and social media management company.

Photography has been an integral part of Rachel's life from an early age thanks to her father's influence as a professional portrait photographer. Growing up with a camera in her hands, she developed a deep appreciation for both digital and analog photography. In her professional career, she has gained experience in many photography genres, ranging from weddings, fashion, commercial, portraits, and landscape. Her keen eye for detail, color, and lighting shines through each style.

Rachel is an award-winning graphic designer. She currently works as Art Director at a direct mail firm and leads a team of designers through the entire creative process to produce eye-catching designs. She has overseen thousands of projects for clients across the country, including direct mail, websites, branding, video production, collateral, and digital media. She also serves as their in-house photographer.

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Helena Crevel, Illustrator

Helena Crevel is an illustrator born in Ukraine and currently working from her studio in Paris, France.
From the tiniest insects to the grandest of beasts, Helena has a special passion for bringing all types of creatures to the pages of children’s’ stories.
Find out more about Helena and browse her portfolio here: Helena Crevel, Illustrator.

Our dedicated indie professionals are a major part of our team. Find out more and connect with them here, Our Indie Partners.