As in everything, there are exceptions. Here in Juneau, for instance, Suzi Fowler is an illustrator- she illustrates her husband's books among those of others. Rie Munoz is an artist and sells worldwide, but she also illustrates books for friends. In the Anchorage area Jon -hey! I've gone blank on his name- is a popular artist and on occasion he illustrates. (Mike, you probably know of him- he does a lot of wildlife and his tints tend to be pale and clear. I've bought a number of his books, and sent some to my grandchildren. And now I've forgotten his name. Darn.)