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Teeny and Tilly

Teeny and Tilly

Teeny and Tilly

Teeny and Tilly

'Oh No, Bobo!

'Oh No, Bobo!

QED Publishing

Teeny and Tilly

Teeny and Tilly

1/17

A little Christmas magic on the doorstep ❄️

A little Christmas magic on the doorstep ❄️

Step inside for the best books in town…

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Step inside for the best books in town…

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Cold outside, cosy inside - Happy December! ❄️❄️❄️

#illustrationart #christmasillustration #winterillustration #cozyillustration #digitalillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #christmasart #festivevibes #winterwonderlandart #artcollectors #illustratorsoninstagram #artistsupportingartists #artoftheday #cozyvibesart #seasonalart #holidayart #bookstagramdecor #narrativeart #cottagecoreart #artprint #picoftheday #artistsoninstagram #whimsicalart

Cold outside, cosy inside - Happy December! ❄️❄️❄️

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There’s a chill in the air but still time to get that one last gift… ❄️

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There’s a chill in the air but still time to get that one last gift… ❄️

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Finding furry friends in unexpected places. Always happens you least expect it to…

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Finding furry friends in unexpected places. Always happens you least expect it to…

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🎪 When the Circus came to town 🎪

Brilliantly edited by @kimgratts

🎪 When the Circus came to town 🎪

Brilliantly edited by @kimgratts

I’m so thrilled to finally share Teeny and Tilly!!! 🌟
Illustrating this story about friendship has been such a joy — I can’t wait for it to find its way into the hands of readers who need it most. 💛
Written by the wonderfully talented @beaniefeldstein

Huge shoutout of thanks to the super team at @penguinkids @philomelbooks - Talia and Jim.

And of course a huge thank you to my wonderful friend and superstar agent @alex___bright who has given me the most wonderful of years. @the_bright_agency @brightagencypublishing

I’m so thrilled to finally share Teeny and Tilly!!! 🌟
Illustrating this story about friendship has been such a joy — I can’t wait for it to find its way into the hands of readers who need it most. 💛
Written by the wonderfully talented @beaniefeldstein

Huge shoutout of thanks to the super team at @penguinkids @philomelbooks - Talia and Jim.

And of course a huge thank you to my wonderful friend and superstar agent @alex___bright who has given me the most wonderful of years. @the_bright_agency @brightagencypublishing

Hope we are all feeling terribly, ghoulishly Halloweeny?
Prompt 2 for @drawtober “Toad Astrologer”

#cozyillustration #ghostart #whimsicalillustration #cozycorners #cottagecoreart #bookstagramdecor #interiorillustration #narrativeart #artprint #cozyartwork #cozyhomeart #whimsicalartwork #illustrationdaily #fantasyillustration #ghostillustration #magicallibrary #spookyseasonart #artcollectors

Hope we are all feeling terribly, ghoulishly Halloweeny?
Prompt 2 for @drawtober “Toad Astrologer”

#cozyillustration #ghostart #whimsicalillustration #cozycorners #cottagecoreart #bookstagramdecor #interiorillustration #narrativeart #artprint #cozyartwork #cozyhomeart #whimsicalartwork #illustrationdaily #fantasyillustration #ghostillustration #magicallibrary #spookyseasonart #artcollectors

Happy Halloween season! 👻👻👻 Prompt 1 for @drawtober - Candlelit Messenger

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#ghostillustration #cozyillustration #whimsicalart #spookyseasonart #autumnillustration #illustrationdaily #narrativeart #cozyvibesart #childrensbookillustration #artprint #fantasyillustration #interiorillustration #whimsicalillustration #spookyvibes #cozycorners #hauntedhouseart #artcollectors #illustrationgram #bookstagramdecor #cozyhomeart

Happy Halloween season! 👻👻👻 Prompt 1 for @drawtober - Candlelit Messenger

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#ghostillustration #cozyillustration #whimsicalart #spookyseasonart #autumnillustration #illustrationdaily #narrativeart #cozyvibesart #childrensbookillustration #artprint #fantasyillustration #interiorillustration #whimsicalillustration #spookyvibes #cozycorners #hauntedhouseart #artcollectors #illustrationgram #bookstagramdecor #cozyhomeart

🌅 Evening by the sea.
A picnic under the trees, candles flicker, music plays, and a cat naps softly.

What’s the first thing you’d reach for — the wine, the cheese, or the radio?

#cozyillustration #summervibesart #picnicillustration #beachvibesart #cozyartwork #livedinspaces #puzzleart #cozycorners #illustrationdaily #whimsicalillustration #artprint #cottagecoreart #interiorillustration #narrativeart #artcollectors #cozyhomeart #bookstagramdecor #summerillustration #eveningvibes

🌅 Evening by the sea.
A picnic under the trees, candles flicker, music plays, and a cat naps softly.

What’s the first thing you’d reach for — the wine, the cheese, or the radio?

#cozyillustration #summervibesart #picnicillustration #beachvibesart #cozyartwork #livedinspaces #puzzleart #cozycorners #illustrationdaily #whimsicalillustration #artprint #cottagecoreart #interiorillustration #narrativeart #artcollectors #cozyhomeart #bookstagramdecor #summerillustration #eveningvibes

🌙 Midnight in the treehouse.
Lanterns glow, the record hums, and the cats keep watch. Outside, the stars are bright.

If you were here, would you play a record, make tea, or curl up with the cats?

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#cozyillustration #cozyartwork #livedinspaces #treehousevibes #puzzleart #cozycorners #cozyvibesart #illustrationdaily #whimsicalillustration #artprint #cottagecoreart #interiorillustration #narrativeart #artcollectors #cozyhomeart #bookstagramdecor

🌙 Midnight in the treehouse.
Lanterns glow, the record hums, and the cats keep watch. Outside, the stars are bright.

If you were here, would you play a record, make tea, or curl up with the cats?

⸻

#cozyillustration #cozyartwork #livedinspaces #treehousevibes #puzzleart #cozycorners #cozyvibesart #illustrationdaily #whimsicalillustration #artprint #cottagecoreart #interiorillustration #narrativeart #artcollectors #cozyhomeart #bookstagramdecor

Hazy summer afternoons spent here. Anyone popping round for tea? ☕️

Hazy summer afternoons spent here. Anyone popping round for tea? ☕️

The Garden Bar is open. See you there for a toast and fine times 🥂
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#summer #illustration #summertime #garden

The Garden Bar is open. See you there for a toast and fine times 🥂
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#summer #illustration #summertime #garden

Drawings from my recent trip to Spain. Sangria in hand, sun on my face, good food and the best of friends. Perfect recipe to gravitate back to drawing. Such a good feeling 🥂☀️🍹🌴💃

Drawings from my recent trip to Spain. Sangria in hand, sun on my face, good food and the best of friends. Perfect recipe to gravitate back to drawing. Such a good feeling 🥂☀️🍹🌴💃

Inspired by this recent scorching weather. A cool, calm peaceful corner of the garden

#garden #illustration #summer

Inspired by this recent scorching weather. A cool, calm peaceful corner of the garden

#garden #illustration #summer

I know it’s April, but let’s get snowy for a second…Thrilled to hear that ‘Merry Christmas, Zoo’ has won a place on the list for the 2025 CBC Favourites Award! ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

Huge shoutout to the lovely team that made this book, the wonderful authors, @lisaeickholdt and Lola M. Schaefer, the fabulous team at @chroniclekidsbooks Jill Turney and @naomi_kirsten and my brilliant agent @alex___bright at @the_bright_agency

I know it’s April, but let’s get snowy for a second…Thrilled to hear that ‘Merry Christmas, Zoo’ has won a place on the list for the 2025 CBC Favourites Award! ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

Huge shoutout to the lovely team that made this book, the wonderful authors, @lisaeickholdt and Lola M. Schaefer, the fabulous team at @chroniclekidsbooks Jill Turney and @naomi_kirsten and my brilliant agent @alex___bright at @the_bright_agency

A book, a coffee and a warm sunset view. This is that place

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#greenhouse #spring #springgarden #greenhouseillustration #illustration #garden #cosy #art #drawing

A book, a coffee and a warm sunset view. This is that place

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#greenhouse #spring #springgarden #greenhouseillustration #illustration #garden #cosy #art #drawing

I’m back from the most wonderful adventure! I was lucky enough to go to an artist retreat in Bogotá, Columbia. What a brilliant time it was! Surrounded by people who quickly felt like family. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so at home so fast. Quote of the trip, “there’s a book in that.” It feels like there really might be 💡

Huge shoutout of thanks to @alex___bright and @the_bright_agency James, Anne, Nina, Nicole and Anna for making this so very special. Sitting back at my desk now with a newfound feeling of inspiration and community. Wacom pencil at the ready, let’s go!

I’m back from the most wonderful adventure! I was lucky enough to go to an artist retreat in Bogotá, Columbia. What a brilliant time it was! Surrounded by people who quickly felt like family. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so at home so fast. Quote of the trip, “there’s a book in that.” It feels like there really might be 💡

Huge shoutout of thanks to @alex___bright and @the_bright_agency James, Anne, Nina, Nicole and Anna for making this so very special. Sitting back at my desk now with a newfound feeling of inspiration and community. Wacom pencil at the ready, let’s go!

Thank you very much @falcon.contemporary for sending across my new puzzles! Spring plants at the garden centre is a lovely time in the year. 🌱🌱🌱Shout out to my lovely agents, @ilariavigilante91 and Laura at @brightagencylicensing

Thank you very much @falcon.contemporary for sending across my new puzzles! Spring plants at the garden centre is a lovely time in the year. 🌱🌱🌱Shout out to my lovely agents, @ilariavigilante91 and Laura at @brightagencylicensing

Stocking up before the snow storms hit…

#winter #illustration #winterillustration #snow #storm #cosy

Stocking up before the snow storms hit…

#winter #illustration #winterillustration #snow #storm #cosy

The greenhouse that became a library. Pop a log on the fire, sit back and enjoy a good book as the snow settles
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#greenhouse #winter #snow #snowdrawing #illustration #bookshop

The greenhouse that became a library. Pop a log on the fire, sit back and enjoy a good book as the snow settles
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#greenhouse #winter #snow #snowdrawing #illustration #bookshop

Snow and books. That’s a good day if you ask me ❄️📖

#snow #snowillustration #winterillustration #bookshop #drawing #illustration

Snow and books. That’s a good day if you ask me ❄️📖

#snow #snowillustration #winterillustration #bookshop #drawing #illustration

Snow, snow, snow

#winterillustration #illustration #snow #snowdrawing #winter

Snow, snow, snow

#winterillustration #illustration #snow #snowdrawing #winter

I hope to spot this group of animals hanging out together in the wild sometime soon

#snowillustration #winterillustration #illustration #fox #deer #kidlit

I hope to spot this group of animals hanging out together in the wild sometime soon

#snowillustration #winterillustration #illustration #fox #deer #kidlit

In light of it snowing in London last night I am breaking my no snow posts rule. Here you go! ❄️❄️❄️

#winterillustration #snow #snowillustration #christmasillustration #illustration

In light of it snowing in London last night I am breaking my no snow posts rule. Here you go! ❄️❄️❄️

#winterillustration #snow #snowillustration #christmasillustration #illustration

New year new start. Behold, a snowless scene! Roll on spring

#greenhouseillustration #gardendrawing #illustration #natureillustration

New year new start. Behold, a snowless scene! Roll on spring

#greenhouseillustration #gardendrawing #illustration #natureillustration

Wishing you all a wonderful 2025! This is the last Christmas picture I will post. I promise.
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#newyearseve #newyearillustration #snowygreenhouse #snowgarden #winterillustration

Wishing you all a wonderful 2025! This is the last Christmas picture I will post. I promise.
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#newyearseve #newyearillustration #snowygreenhouse #snowgarden #winterillustration

The annual cat Christmas party. Steve the cat couldn’t believe they managed to book this venue
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#christmas #christmascat #christmasgreenhouse #illustration #christmasillustration

The annual cat Christmas party. Steve the cat couldn’t believe they managed to book this venue
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#christmas #christmascat #christmasgreenhouse #illustration #christmasillustration

Christmas market anyone? The best spot in town for a mulled wine and a wander
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#christmas #christmasdrawing #christmasillustration #christmasmarket #snow

Christmas market anyone? The best spot in town for a mulled wine and a wander
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#christmas #christmasdrawing #christmasillustration #christmasmarket #snow

Everyone out in the snow chasing those Boxing Day sales

#christmas #christmasdrawing #christmasillustration #illustration

Everyone out in the snow chasing those Boxing Day sales

#christmas #christmasdrawing #christmasillustration #illustration

Happy Christmas everyone!! Hoping everyone has had a lovely day!
#christmasgreenhouse #christmasillustration #snow #illustration

Happy Christmas everyone!! Hoping everyone has had a lovely day!
#christmasgreenhouse #christmasillustration #snow #illustration

Happy eve of Christmas eve everybody! May all our living rooms feel this cosy ❄️🎄❄️
#christmas #christmastree #christmascard #christmasdrawing #illustration

Happy eve of Christmas eve everybody! May all our living rooms feel this cosy ❄️🎄❄️
#christmas #christmastree #christmascard #christmasdrawing #illustration

The perfect Christmassy spot to catch up with a loved one. Two mulled wines are on their way

#christmasillustration #illustration #cafeillustration

The perfect Christmassy spot to catch up with a loved one. Two mulled wines are on their way

#christmasillustration #illustration #cafeillustration

Christmas in the garden ❄️❄️❄️
#christmasillustration #illustration #christmasdrawing

Christmas in the garden ❄️❄️❄️
#christmasillustration #illustration #christmasdrawing

Welcome to Christmas town! They only eat gingerbread and mince pies here!
#christmas #christmasvillage #illustration #christmasillustration

Welcome to Christmas town! They only eat gingerbread and mince pies here!
#christmas #christmasvillage #illustration #christmasillustration

Very proud to have worked with the amazing RNLI this year! What an honour to draw their iconic lifeboat. A little holiday cheer for the hero’s at the @rnli ❄️⚓️❄️
Shoutout to my superstar agents at @brightagencylicensing #christmas #rnli

Very proud to have worked with the amazing RNLI this year! What an honour to draw their iconic lifeboat. A little holiday cheer for the hero’s at the @rnli ❄️⚓️❄️
Shoutout to my superstar agents at @brightagencylicensing #christmas #rnli

Those festive vibes are flowing. I hope it snows soon! ❄️❄️❄️
#christmas

Those festive vibes are flowing. I hope it snows soon! ❄️❄️❄️
#christmas

Super happy to find this little box of cards in Waterstones! I love painting snowy scenes so this was a real treat. The pack has also got a beautiful card by @angelamaryholland in it! If you spot these in the wild, please tag me ❄️❄️❄️
Thank you @brightagencylicensing 🎄
#christmas #christmascard

Super happy to find this little box of cards in Waterstones! I love painting snowy scenes so this was a real treat. The pack has also got a beautiful card by @angelamaryholland in it! If you spot these in the wild, please tag me ❄️❄️❄️
Thank you @brightagencylicensing 🎄
#christmas #christmascard

Bear, Raccoon and Duck sold all their possessions and finally bought the van of their dreams. The road trip of the century was about to begin…
Day 10 (ish) prompt: Nomadic @inktober
#illustration #sketchbook #artcommunity #inktober #inktober52

Bear, Raccoon and Duck sold all their possessions and finally bought the van of their dreams. The road trip of the century was about to begin…
Day 10 (ish) prompt: Nomadic @inktober
#illustration #sketchbook #artcommunity #inktober #inktober52

Day 9 - Sun ☀️ Bear, Raccoon and Duck enjoying their all inclusive holiday to Spain @inktober
#illustration #ink #inktober #inktobersun #inktober52 #inktober2024 #blackandwhite

Day 9 - Sun ☀️ Bear, Raccoon and Duck enjoying their all inclusive holiday to Spain @inktober
#illustration #ink #inktober #inktobersun #inktober52 #inktober2024 #blackandwhite

Day 8 for @inktober and the prompt is ‘Hike’. Bear, Duck and Raccoon raced up the mountain side…

#inktober #inktober2024 #ink #characterdesign #illustration #kidlitart #blackandwhite #inktober52 #inkdrawing

Day 8 for @inktober and the prompt is ‘Hike’. Bear, Duck and Raccoon raced up the mountain side…

#inktober #inktober2024 #ink #characterdesign #illustration #kidlitart #blackandwhite #inktober52 #inkdrawing

🎄Exciting news! Merry Christmas, Zoo is out today! 🎄 I had the absolute best time working on this book. Those cozy winter nights are coming! Over the next few days I’ll be showing some behind the scenes work. Stay tuned! 🎄🎄🎄
Huge thanks to the wonderful team at @chroniclekidsbooks it was such a joy to work with @naomi_kirsten and Jill Turney❄️ and the talented @lisaeickholdt and Lola M. Schaefer
And a shoutout to my superstar agent @alex___bright at @brightagencypublishing @the_bright_agency and the lovely @rachelemoffat ❄️

🎄Exciting news! Merry Christmas, Zoo is out today! 🎄 I had the absolute best time working on this book. Those cozy winter nights are coming! Over the next few days I’ll be showing some behind the scenes work. Stay tuned! 🎄🎄🎄
Huge thanks to the wonderful team at @chroniclekidsbooks it was such a joy to work with @naomi_kirsten and Jill Turney❄️ and the talented @lisaeickholdt and Lola M. Schaefer
And a shoutout to my superstar agent @alex___bright at @brightagencypublishing @the_bright_agency and the lovely @rachelemoffat ❄️

The pumpkin house! I can’t wait for my first pumpkin spiced hot drink of the season

#illustration #ilustratorsofinstagram #artistoninstagram #artwork #pumpkinillustration #autumnvibes #cozyseason #artdaily #instaart #artcommunity #artoftheday #creativityfound #artwork

The pumpkin house! I can’t wait for my first pumpkin spiced hot drink of the season

#illustration #ilustratorsofinstagram #artistoninstagram #artwork #pumpkinillustration #autumnvibes #cozyseason #artdaily #instaart #artcommunity #artoftheday #creativityfound #artwork

The perfect spot to unwind after a long day?

#illustrationartists #artoftheday #artistoninstagram #greenhouseart #scenicillustration #natureinspiredart #relaxingart #artisticvision #illustratorlife #artcommunity #illustrationdaily #beautifulillustration #artandnature #creativeillustration #artisticexpression

The perfect spot to unwind after a long day?

#illustrationartists #artoftheday #artistoninstagram #greenhouseart #scenicillustration #natureinspiredart #relaxingart #artisticvision #illustratorlife #artcommunity #illustrationdaily #beautifulillustration #artandnature #creativeillustration #artisticexpression

This is a good spot to read a book and watch the foxes play

#greenhouse #fox #garden #dusk #love #illustration #art #kidlit #artist #illustrator

This is a good spot to read a book and watch the foxes play

#greenhouse #fox #garden #dusk #love #illustration #art #kidlit #artist #illustrator

Who doesn’t love a wander through a leafy garden centre? Has to be followed with a cake in the tea shop.

#gardencenter #summer #plants #illustration #art #artist #illustration

Who doesn’t love a wander through a leafy garden centre? Has to be followed with a cake in the tea shop.

#gardencenter #summer #plants #illustration #art #artist #illustration

Summer days in the book filled treehouse. Otherwise known as a library.

Summer days in the book filled treehouse. Otherwise known as a library.

Pop to the Barnes & Noble site to preorder ‘Merry Christmas, Zoo’ with code PREORDER25 for 25% off

Pop to the Barnes & Noble site to preorder ‘Merry Christmas, Zoo’ with code PREORDER25 for 25% off

The best of friends
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#sketchbook #illustration #illustrator #kidlit #westernart #horse #texas #artist #artistcommunity #bestfriend #drwwing #painting #horseart #childrensillustrations #childrensillustrations

The best of friends
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#sketchbook #illustration #illustrator #kidlit #westernart #horse #texas #artist #artistcommunity #bestfriend #drwwing #painting #horseart #childrensillustrations #childrensillustrations

We’re not done with the horse theme yet are we. 🐎
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#sketchbook #illustration #illustrator #artist #illustrationartists #artcommunity #westernart #horse #texas #painting #love #instadaily

We’re not done with the horse theme yet are we. 🐎
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#sketchbook #illustration #illustrator #artist #illustrationartists #artcommunity #westernart #horse #texas #painting #love #instadaily

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