Erik Speyer

Erik Speyer is a watercolor artist who writes and illustrates children’s picture books in English and in Spanish. Born in Argentina, raised in Denmark as well as South America, he was a Navy pilot and a museum director.

Now residing in Santa Fe, New Mexico, he enjoys the natural beauty of the mountains and arroyos, including painting in plein air. He has 5 grandchildren and is a volunteer tutor in a local public school.

His “Kubi” books have won several awards. “The Adventures of Kubi” won the Best in Category for Books for Better Living, 2017. “Kubi Conoce Rosita” won the 2019 International Latino Book Award for Best Children’s Fiction Picture Book - Spanish. “Kubi Meets Rosita” won the New Mexico-Arizona 2019 Children’s Picture Book Award.