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A wee section of the double page spread created for this week’s @makeartthatsells Illustrating Children’s Books homework! If you’d like to see the full piece, pop over to my website (link in bio!) . . . . . . #matsicb5 #makeartthatsells #kidlit #kidbook #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #childrensart #moreillustrations #best_of_illustrations #childrensillustration #illustrationartists @childrenswritersguild #childrenswritersguild #illustration #picturebookart #picturebooklove #kinderbuch #matsicb #matskidbook #procreate #procreateapp #digitalillustration #ipadproart
He’s back!! And grumpier than ever... not even an early holiday discount can cheer ol’ Grumpy Owl up. You however, can use the code EARLYBIRD for a big fat festive 20% off Christmas cards in my Etsy store until the end of November... We ship everywhere so get your orders in early! I’ve popped the link in my profile. And any shops who are interested in wholesale, please get in touch. . . . . . . . #shopsmall #shoppingwithsoul #illustratedlife #illustrationage #illustratorsofinstagram #craftyfoxtrader #illustratorsoninstagram #illustrateddoris #createeveryday #illustrationartists #prettycreativestyle #natureillustration #characterdesign #kidlitart #makeartthatsells #artlicensing #owl #showyourwork #holidaycard #christmascards #owlsofinstagram #smallbusiness #holidaysarecoming #christmasgreetings
Well aloe there! We’re back in Mexico City today doing a little bit of exploring before heading back to the jungle tomorrow morning. Think we’ll be back though, there’s way too much to see and do here... . . . . . . #sketchbook #inmysketchbook #mexico #procreate #illustratedlife #drawsomething #illustrationdaily #illustrateddoris #goillo #illustrationhowl #plantillustration #showyourwork #inspiredbymexico #womenwhodraw #makeartthatsells #plantlady #plantsmakepeoplehappy #showyourwork #illustrationoftheday #illustration #illustratedart #illustrationart #illustrationartists #pottedplants #illustratedplants #artisticmoods #brwnpaperbag
The autumnal kinda weather here in San Miguel de Allende has been a nice change but I’ll definitely be ready to get back to the jungle later this week! Thinking of you all further north as winter starts to creep in... 🌧 . . . . . . #printandpattern #dspattern #printscharming #kidsart #childrensillustration #artforchildren #makeartthatsells #illustratorsoninstagram #showyourwork #inspiredbynature #repeatpattern #artlicensing #patterndesign #patterndesigner #flowerpattern #illustration #illustrationartists #autumnart
Buzzy in various poses for this week’s @makeartthatsells assignment! In between touristing and fiesta here in San Miguel de Allende I’ve somehow managed to finish this piece and because I’ve rushed, it’s kinda resulted in a more sketchy style that I’ve been trying to find for a while haha... maybe the answer is just more party and more travel! . . . . . . #matsicb5 #makeartthatsells #kidlit #kidbook #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #childrensart #moreillustrations #best_of_illustrations #childrensillustration #illustrationartists @childrenswritersguild #childrenswritersguild #illustration #picturebookart #picturebooklove #kinderbuch #matsicb #matskidbook #procreate #procreateapp #digitalillustration #ipadproart
I’m waaaay behind with my @makeartthatsells homework so thought I’d post a little sketch of my work in progress... I don’t usually post unfinished stuff but since I love seeing other people’s sketches, I figured you might like to see mine too? Here’s Buzzy climbing into her pumpkin spaceship... . . . . . . #matsicb5 #makeartthatsells #kidlit #kidbook #characterstudy #digitalsketchbook #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #childrensart #moreillustrations #best_of_illustrations #childrensillustration #illustrationartists #childrenswritersguild #illustration #picturebookart #picturebooklove #kinderbuch #matskidbook #procreate #procreateapp #digitalillustration #ipadproart
No idea how many plates I’ve ruined (improved?!) now... anyone else? 😂🎨 #artistproblems . . . . . . #studioscenes #illustratorsoninstagram #illustratorsofinstagram #illustrationartists #onmydesk #interiordetails #illustratedlife #illustrator #freelancelife #deskie #loveillustration #livelittlethings #makeartthatsells #womenwhodraw #womenillustrators #scenesfrommystudio #illustration #workingartiststudio #artistdesk
Dia de los muer-puss! 😂 The Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos is officially on Friday (which is a public holiday) but it’s actually three day celebration here in Mexico. On 31 October, All Hallows Eve, the children make a children's altar to invite the angelitos (spirits of dead children) to visit. 1 November is All Saints Day when the adult spirits return and 2 November is All Souls Day, when families visit cemeteries to decorate the graves and tombs of their relatives. We’re heading off to San Miguel de Allende on Wednesday (via Mexico City) and I’m getting quite excited about the trip. Has anyone visited before? I’d love to hear from you! #diadelosmuertos . . . . . . #illustrationartists #inmysketchbook #illustration #illustratedlife #draweveryday #illustrators #makeartthatsells #everydayillustration #creativitytakescourage #showyourwork #ignitetheskillwithin #freelanceillustrator #artisticmoods #createveryday #illustrateddoris #ourcreativeisle #artistsharing #illustratorslife #createmakeshare #seekinspirecreate #catillustration #catsofinstagram #cats_of_instagram #catlady #illustratedcats #catart #caturday
It’s been an emotional week for Buzzy! This week in my @makeartthatsells Illustrating Children’s Books course we’ve been exploring how to portray emotions in #our characters, here’s my final piece☺️ #matsicb . . . . . . . #matsicb5 #makeartthatsells #kidlit #kidbook #characterstudy #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #childrensart #moreillustrations #best_of_illustrations #childrensillustration #illustrationartists @childrenswritersguild #childrenswritersguild #illustration #picturebookart #picturebooklove #kinderbuch #matskidbook #procreate #procreateapp #digitalillustration #ipadproart