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Sketchbook Work

Sketchbook explorations by Jenny Fernley, revealing the early stages of storytelling, character, and visual development behind her illustration work

Sketchbook piece -A quick sketch of a girl sat down looking sad - illustrated digitally by Jenny Fernley

Sketchbook piece of a girl pushing a giant snowball to make a snowman- illustrated in pencil by Jenny Fernley

Sketchbook painting of a little girl character named Josie asleep on top of her dragon, who is also asleep- illustrated in pencil & gouache by Jenny Fernley

Gouache and coloured-pencil coastal illustration depicting seaside homes, a sheltered cove and some fishing boats in a harbour. A loose painterly style of illustration.

Gouache and coloured-pencil coastal illustration depicting a row of seaside homes, a sheltered cove, and an estuary stretching out toward the horizon

Digital illustration by Jenny Fernley of coastal homes by the river Tamar

Character ideas: gouache, ink, pencil and collage experiments illustrated by Jenny Fernley

Portfolio piece of a little girl character named Josie trying to hide her dragon under the stairs-illustrated in pencil and gouache by Jenny Fernley

Sketchbook drawing made with ArtGraf and pencil depicting a gentle, sleeping dragon. A group of small child characters are tucked in around the dragon, napping on its back, tail, and wings, creating a cosy, storybook feel

Loose, energetic sketch made with black ink applied using a stick, capturing the quick, expressive form of a dragon. The lines feel raw and spontaneous, giving the creature a lively, in-motion presence on the page

Loose, energetic sketch made with black ink applied using a stick, capturing the quick, expressive form of a dragon. The lines feel raw and spontaneous, and have an energy to them

Expressive stick-and-ink sketch of the Cornish seaside town of Looe, drawn with quick, fluid lines. The scene captures the clustered harbour buildings and coastal character with a loose, spontaneous energy, giving the town a lively, windswept feel

Loose, spontaneous stick-and-ink sketch of a girl character wearing oversized glasses and dungarees. Quick, expressive lines give her a lively, animated presence, as if she’s been captured mid-thought on the page

Expressive stick-and-ink sketch of the same girl character, this time standing with her hands clasped behind her back. Stood in her dungarees, while the loose, fluid lines capture a quiet, thoughtful pose as if she’s pausing in a moment of daydream

Jungle collage with cut paper, gouache and pencil

Sketchbook painting of a little girl character named Josie, illustrated in pencil & gouache by Jenny Fernley

Another expressive stick-and-ink sketch of the same girl character, this time standing with her hands clasped behind her back. Stood in her dungarees, while the loose, fluid lines capture a quiet, thoughtful pose as if she’s pausing in a moment of daydream

Gouache and coloured-pencil study of two trees, painted with a textured, painterly surface quality. The layered marks explore how to represent trees within a story world, giving each trunk and canopy a gentle character of its own, as if they belong in the background of a quiet narrative moment

Expressive stick-and-ink sketch of the same girl character, this time standing with her hands clasped behind her back. Stood in her dungarees, while the loose, fluid lines capture a quiet, thoughtful pose as if she’s pausing in a moment of daydream again

Sketchbook painting of a pink dragon illustrated in gouache and pencils by Jenny Fernley

Sketchbook page of three different dragons, made using pencil

Sketchbook paintings of a green & a pink dragon illustrated in gouache and pencils by Jenny Fernley

Sketchbook painting of a little girl character named Josie, illustrated in watercolour and gouache by Jenny Fernley

Character design of Chip, for a children’s book, digitally illustrated by Jenny Fernley

Jumping on the clouds...I've always looked up and wondered what it would be like to jump on the clouds and play. Leaping from one to the next and feeling the bouncy fluffy marshmallows beneath my feet.
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Jumping on the clouds...I've always looked up and wondered what it would be like to jump on the clouds and play. Leaping from one to the next and feeling the bouncy fluffy marshmallows beneath my feet.
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#kidlit #emergingartist #picturebookartist #goodshippicturebooks #picturebooks

New work up on my website at the moment, trying to get lots done before half term next week 🙈
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New work up on my website at the moment, trying to get lots done before half term next week 🙈
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Little sketches for my portfolio today...making dens!
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Little sketches for my portfolio today...making dens!
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I've been having a lot of fun adding to my picture book portfolio recently, whilst updating my website, really pleased with how it's coming along 😀
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#kidlit #picturebookartist #emergingartist #goodshippicturebooks #childrensbookillustration

I've been having a lot of fun adding to my picture book portfolio recently, whilst updating my website, really pleased with how it's coming along 😀
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#kidlit #picturebookartist #emergingartist #goodshippicturebooks #childrensbookillustration

✨️Drawing little characters ✨️ which ones your favourite?
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✨️Drawing little characters ✨️ which ones your favourite?
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From a distance, it still looked so beautiful...

#kidlit #emergingartist #picturebookartist #picturebooks

From a distance, it still looked so beautiful...

#kidlit #emergingartist #picturebookartist #picturebooks

And from a distance, it still looked so beautiful ✨️
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And from a distance, it still looked so beautiful ✨️
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#emergingartist #kidlit #picturebooks

**CrEaTiVe BlOcK**

Definitely sick of January and struggling with a creative block where I hate everything I make and often can't think of anything I want to say or make.
It's a tough one and at the moment I'm trying to take the pressure off making anything I like, and just play. It's frustrating at times feeling like I can't draw anything but remembering to play and just experiment is slowly helping 🙃
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#kidlit #picturebooks #picturebookartist #emergingartist #childrensbookillustration

**CrEaTiVe BlOcK**

Definitely sick of January and struggling with a creative block where I hate everything I make and often can't think of anything I want to say or make.
It's a tough one and at the moment I'm trying to take the pressure off making anything I like, and just play. It's frustrating at times feeling like I can't draw anything but remembering to play and just experiment is slowly helping 🙃
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#kidlit #picturebooks #picturebookartist #emergingartist #childrensbookillustration

I've decided to start a substack so I can ramble a bit.
I really enjoy writing...and who knows maybe someone will enjoy reading it 🫣

https://jennyfernley.substack.com/p/my-first-post-but-an-old-story
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#emergingartist #kidlit #substackwriters #childrensbookillustration

I've decided to start a substack so I can ramble a bit.
I really enjoy writing...and who knows maybe someone will enjoy reading it 🫣

https://jennyfernley.substack.com/p/my-first-post-but-an-old-story
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#emergingartist #kidlit #substackwriters #childrensbookillustration

First day back at my desk today after a long Christmas break. Cracking on with the goodship business course and looking at the frosty trees outside my window...its soo cold ❄️💙 I have a hot water bottle, a winter hat on, and a little fan heater to heat my feet!

I don't have any new years resolutions as such, I read recently that as nature is still in winter and resting...we can too! We put so much pressure on ourselves to start afresh on January 1st and suddenly be productive, new, re-vitalised etc which is very admirable but I don't know about you, I still feel like hibernating, getting cosy and slowing down. Aligning more with how nature starts again and is reborn in the spring.

What do you think? I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and new years 💛

#picturebookartist #kidlit #emergingartist #goodshippicturebooks #childrensbookillustration

First day back at my desk today after a long Christmas break. Cracking on with the goodship business course and looking at the frosty trees outside my window...its soo cold ❄️💙 I have a hot water bottle, a winter hat on, and a little fan heater to heat my feet!

I don't have any new years resolutions as such, I read recently that as nature is still in winter and resting...we can too! We put so much pressure on ourselves to start afresh on January 1st and suddenly be productive, new, re-vitalised etc which is very admirable but I don't know about you, I still feel like hibernating, getting cosy and slowing down. Aligning more with how nature starts again and is reborn in the spring.

What do you think? I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and new years 💛

#picturebookartist #kidlit #emergingartist #goodshippicturebooks #childrensbookillustration

Working on some images for the portfolio today. Looking at soft colours and wintery shop fronts. A work in progress at the minute.
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#emergingartists #kidlit #picturebookartist #childrensbookillustration

Working on some images for the portfolio today. Looking at soft colours and wintery shop fronts. A work in progress at the minute.
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#emergingartists #kidlit #picturebookartist #childrensbookillustration

✨️Wishing on Dandelions✨️
... a little character for my picture book portfolio, playing with new techniques. Thinking of everyone at Christmas, making wishes, and hoping they come true ✨️🧡
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#emergingartists #kidlit #childrensbookillustration #picturebookart #picturebookartist

✨️Wishing on Dandelions✨️
... a little character for my picture book portfolio, playing with new techniques. Thinking of everyone at Christmas, making wishes, and hoping they come true ✨️🧡
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#emergingartists #kidlit #childrensbookillustration #picturebookart #picturebookartist

Pushing Snow- Ive been doing lots of character sketches lately. I like how her little tongue is sticking out with the effort of pushing the giant ball of snow.
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#picturebookart #kidlit #emergingartist #picturebookartist #childrensbookillustrator

Pushing Snow- Ive been doing lots of character sketches lately. I like how her little tongue is sticking out with the effort of pushing the giant ball of snow.
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#picturebookart #kidlit #emergingartist #picturebookartist #childrensbookillustrator

It feels very chilly and wintery at the moment. Lets hope for some snow this year!
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It feels very chilly and wintery at the moment. Lets hope for some snow this year!
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New things up on the website in my portfolio and sketchbook 👀👀
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New things up on the website in my portfolio and sketchbook 👀👀
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#picturebookartist #emergingartist #kidlit #goodshippicturebooks #picturebooks

@foltaleweek prompt was BOOK today. I liked the idea that the girl made a cave from a book. It's a bit of a metaphor for how you might find refuge in a story. You can cocoon yourself in familiar or even unfamiliar new stories.

*Suddenly, her worries are smaller, and she feels safe. Something I can definitely identify with in my own favourite books.
* thanks to the hosts @louve.draws
@debrastyer @matejalukezic.

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#folktaleweek #folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweekbook #kidlit #picturebookartist
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@foltaleweek prompt was BOOK today. I liked the idea that the girl made a cave from a book. It's a bit of a metaphor for how you might find refuge in a story. You can cocoon yourself in familiar or even unfamiliar new stories.

*Suddenly, her worries are smaller, and she feels safe. Something I can definitely identify with in my own favourite books.
* thanks to the hosts @louve.draws
@debrastyer @matejalukezic.

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#folktaleweek #folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweekbook #kidlit #picturebookartist
#emergingartist

@folktaleweek day 3 promt...RAIN!
Thank you to the hosts again @matejalukezic @debrastyer @louve.draws.
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@folktaleweek day 3 promt...RAIN!
Thank you to the hosts again @matejalukezic @debrastyer @louve.draws.
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#folktaleweekrain #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2025 #goodshipillo #kidlit #childrensillustrationart #picturebookartist

Today's prompt for @folktaleweek is...ECHO...

* I had so much fun with this one and really wanted to play with making it look like ink.

*Just like the fold up prints I made as a child, making a shape on one side and then folding the paper, pressing it together and seeing a mirror image when you open it back up.

* I like the idea of how your mind sometimes echos all of your fears, and on other days it's only light. I like that contrast, it was a great prompt today, so thank you to the hosts @debrastyer @louve.draws and @matejalukezic.
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#folktaleweekecho #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2025 #goodshipillo #folktales ##kidlit #childrensillustrationart #picturebookartist

Today's prompt for @folktaleweek is...ECHO...

* I had so much fun with this one and really wanted to play with making it look like ink.

*Just like the fold up prints I made as a child, making a shape on one side and then folding the paper, pressing it together and seeing a mirror image when you open it back up.

* I like the idea of how your mind sometimes echos all of your fears, and on other days it's only light. I like that contrast, it was a great prompt today, so thank you to the hosts @debrastyer @louve.draws and @matejalukezic.
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#folktaleweekecho #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2025 #goodshipillo #folktales ##kidlit #childrensillustrationart #picturebookartist

I've decided to try out @folktaleweek for the first time this year and see how I get on!
I've worked on this image a bit more today, and changed it up a little. Today's prompt Is... "night"....
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Thank you to the hosts @debrastyer @louve.draws @matejalukezic

#folktaleweek #folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweeknight #goodshipillo #folktales #kidlit #childrensillustrationart #picturebookartist

I've decided to try out @folktaleweek for the first time this year and see how I get on!
I've worked on this image a bit more today, and changed it up a little. Today's prompt Is... "night"....
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Thank you to the hosts @debrastyer @louve.draws @matejalukezic

#folktaleweek #folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweeknight #goodshipillo #folktales #kidlit #childrensillustrationart #picturebookartist

It's such a transitional stage of my life at the moment. After 8 years of being a stay at home mum, I'm doing something for myself and trying to pursue my dream of being a picture book artist.
* It feels terrifying and glorious all at once. It's a time of huge change and I'm not used to having the time now all my children are at school to do anything for myself...I struggle with feeling selfish, am I making anything good? Am I wasting time? What's my style?
* I've been so focused on my website and doing bits of the amazing good ship business course that I'm getting in my head and not playing and enjoying the process enough.
* So this morning, I shoved my husbands hoodey on, got out some black ink, picked a twig from the garden, and started drawing! It has been a really enjoyable morning. I'm in a tough phase at the moment, finding my style and figuring our what it is I want to say...I hope I'll look back on this time as a time of growth and hopefully be really proud that I didnt give up on my dreams too. 💕...if you made it this far through my ramblings... well done!🙈
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#emergingartist #childrensbookart #kidlit #handdrawnillustrations #picturebooks #goodshippicturebooks

It's such a transitional stage of my life at the moment. After 8 years of being a stay at home mum, I'm doing something for myself and trying to pursue my dream of being a picture book artist.
* It feels terrifying and glorious all at once. It's a time of huge change and I'm not used to having the time now all my children are at school to do anything for myself...I struggle with feeling selfish, am I making anything good? Am I wasting time? What's my style?
* I've been so focused on my website and doing bits of the amazing good ship business course that I'm getting in my head and not playing and enjoying the process enough.
* So this morning, I shoved my husbands hoodey on, got out some black ink, picked a twig from the garden, and started drawing! It has been a really enjoyable morning. I'm in a tough phase at the moment, finding my style and figuring our what it is I want to say...I hope I'll look back on this time as a time of growth and hopefully be really proud that I didnt give up on my dreams too. 💕...if you made it this far through my ramblings... well done!🙈
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A little piece from my portfolio, sleeping!
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A little piece from my portfolio, sleeping!
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#emergingartist #kidlit #goodshippicturebooks #picturebookartist #picturebookartist

Finally finishing off this portfolio piece today, it's taken ages around half terms and website changes, but I'm liking it so far 🙂
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#picturebookartist #kidlit #emergingartist #picturebooks #goodshippicturebooks

Finally finishing off this portfolio piece today, it's taken ages around half terms and website changes, but I'm liking it so far 🙂
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#picturebookartist #kidlit #emergingartist #picturebooks #goodshippicturebooks

🌿 A little name update 🌿

Some of you might know me as Olivia Green, but from now on I’ll be illustrating as Jenny Fernley.

When I first started posting on here, I used Olivia Green as an alias to help me build confidence to share my work online...it felt really scary at the time to post anything!
It gave me space to grow and share my work — but now I’m ready to create under a name that feels truly like me.

I’ve chosen Fernley as my last name in honour of my late grandad, and I’m using my real first name, Jenny, so it feels personal and genuine.

I've been building my website up, developing my portfolio and learning loads in the background, so I've been a little quiet on here.

Thank you so much for following along and supporting me with all my work so far ✨️🧡

Check out my latest updates and website at

www.jennyfernley.com

Love, Jenny 🌿

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#storybookart #emergingartist #illustrationlife #picturebookartist

🌿 A little name update 🌿

Some of you might know me as Olivia Green, but from now on I’ll be illustrating as Jenny Fernley.

When I first started posting on here, I used Olivia Green as an alias to help me build confidence to share my work online...it felt really scary at the time to post anything!
It gave me space to grow and share my work — but now I’m ready to create under a name that feels truly like me.

I’ve chosen Fernley as my last name in honour of my late grandad, and I’m using my real first name, Jenny, so it feels personal and genuine.

I've been building my website up, developing my portfolio and learning loads in the background, so I've been a little quiet on here.

Thank you so much for following along and supporting me with all my work so far ✨️🧡

Check out my latest updates and website at

www.jennyfernley.com

Love, Jenny 🌿

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#storybookart #emergingartist #illustrationlife #picturebookartist

🧡💚🧡💚🧡 I had to design some Ophelia wrapping paper for my portfolio after listening to @taylorswift @thelifeofashowgirlalbum

I referenced the colours in the Millais painting and used the bright orange and Turquoise we are seeing everywhere for her album release...
I'm hoping to have this up for sale in the shop soooon! Ready for Christmas 👀 wrapping 🎄✨️✨️✨️🧡

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#emergingartist #printandpattern #rollwrap #swifties #swiftmas #thelifeofashowgirl❤️‍🔥 #surfacepatterndesigns

🧡💚🧡💚🧡 I had to design some Ophelia wrapping paper for my portfolio after listening to @taylorswift @thelifeofashowgirlalbum

I referenced the colours in the Millais painting and used the bright orange and Turquoise we are seeing everywhere for her album release...
I'm hoping to have this up for sale in the shop soooon! Ready for Christmas 👀 wrapping 🎄✨️✨️✨️🧡

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#emergingartist #printandpattern #rollwrap #swifties #swiftmas #thelifeofashowgirl❤️‍🔥 #surfacepatterndesigns

I'm really trying to develop my children's book portfolio at the moment and I'm really enjoying playing with colour and composition.
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#picturebookartist #kidlit #goodshippicturebooks #emergingartist

I'm really trying to develop my children's book portfolio at the moment and I'm really enjoying playing with colour and composition.
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#picturebookartist #kidlit #goodshippicturebooks #emergingartist

🍂 I love autumn 🍂

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🍂 I love autumn 🍂

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I love designing patterns and imagining where they could end up 🥰
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I love designing patterns and imagining where they could end up 🥰
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Little bunnies hopping into my shop soon!
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#picturebookartist #emergingartist #kidlit #printsforsale #artistprints #rabbitsofinsta

Little bunnies hopping into my shop soon!
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#picturebookartist #emergingartist #kidlit #printsforsale #artistprints #rabbitsofinsta

Happy international cat day! 🥰
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#picturebookartist #emergingartist #goodshippicturebooks #ilovemycats #internationalcatday #catsofınstagram

Happy international cat day! 🥰
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I've got no childfree days until the kids are back at school so bear with me, anything I'm doing is in the evenings 🙈 summer holidays in full swing here 😊💓
Potbuoys gallery in St Agnes are taking some prints which is very exciting. If you're down there, take a look!
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I've got no childfree days until the kids are back at school so bear with me, anything I'm doing is in the evenings 🙈 summer holidays in full swing here 😊💓
Potbuoys gallery in St Agnes are taking some prints which is very exciting. If you're down there, take a look!
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#picturebookartist #emergingartist #goodshippicturebooks #kidlit #cornishartist

Updating my website and dealing with seo stuff today...yawn! 🤪 here's a piece that's available to purchase in my shop!
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#emergingartist #picturebookartist #cornishartist #italianlandscape #picturebooks #printsforsalebyartist

Updating my website and dealing with seo stuff today...yawn! 🤪 here's a piece that's available to purchase in my shop!
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#emergingartist #picturebookartist #cornishartist #italianlandscape #picturebooks #printsforsalebyartist

Working on my picture book portfolio again today and really enjoying this piece. I keep flitting between traditional and digital illustration at the moment and just playing with both.
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#picturebookartist #goodshippicturebooks #emergingartist #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebookportfolio

Working on my picture book portfolio again today and really enjoying this piece. I keep flitting between traditional and digital illustration at the moment and just playing with both.
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#picturebookartist #goodshippicturebooks #emergingartist #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebookportfolio

Portfolio things developing!!
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Portfolio things developing!!
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#picturebookartist #goodshippicturebooks #emergingartist #kidlit #picturebooks #dragonsofinstagram

Lots of painting and character development today...an excuse to play! 💃💃🎉 trying to make more pieces for my picture book portfolio...
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#picturebookartist #emergingartist #kidlit #goodshippicturebooks #picturebookauthor

Lots of painting and character development today...an excuse to play! 💃💃🎉 trying to make more pieces for my picture book portfolio...
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#picturebookartist #emergingartist #kidlit #goodshippicturebooks #picturebookauthor

Drawing teeny tiny little people today and playing with paints 🎨 🥰
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#kidlit #childrenspublishing ##picturebooks #childrensillustrator #emergingartist

Drawing teeny tiny little people today and playing with paints 🎨 🥰
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#kidlit #childrenspublishing ##picturebooks #childrensillustrator #emergingartist

First day back doing anything resembling illustration in a long while...due to house redecorating and half term chaos. It feels nice to make stuff 😌
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#kidlit #childrenspublishing #picturebooks #childrensillustrator

First day back doing anything resembling illustration in a long while...due to house redecorating and half term chaos. It feels nice to make stuff 😌
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#kidlit #childrenspublishing #picturebooks #childrensillustrator

A bit different for here but here's some life updates 🥰

A bit different for here but here's some life updates 🥰

Evening walks on coastal footpaths are so special at this time of year ❤️❤️ one from a couple weeks ago. 😍😍

Evening walks on coastal footpaths are so special at this time of year ❤️❤️ one from a couple weeks ago. 😍😍

Hello!!
I haven't been hiding under a rock these last couple months - there has been a lot of work going on behind the scenes renovating our house. 🙈 I've been painting non stop and finally seeing progress in the house... sneaking in a bit of time to update my website/portfolio hasn't been easy but at least I'm keeping it up to date 😊💪
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#picturebookartist #goodshippicturebooks #emergingartist #kidlit #brightagency

Hello!!
I haven't been hiding under a rock these last couple months - there has been a lot of work going on behind the scenes renovating our house. 🙈 I've been painting non stop and finally seeing progress in the house... sneaking in a bit of time to update my website/portfolio hasn't been easy but at least I'm keeping it up to date 😊💪
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#picturebookartist #goodshippicturebooks #emergingartist #kidlit #brightagency

Still busy decorating our room at the moment...lots of carpentry going on and filling, sanding and painting 💪
Managed to squeeze in some portfolio work, jumping clouds!
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#picturebookartist #goodshippicturebooks #emergingartist #kidlit #picturebooks

Still busy decorating our room at the moment...lots of carpentry going on and filling, sanding and painting 💪
Managed to squeeze in some portfolio work, jumping clouds!
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#picturebookartist #goodshippicturebooks #emergingartist #kidlit #picturebooks

Haven't had a lot of time for drawing with all the diy work I'm doing at the moment 🙈 it will all be worth it in the end! And when I'm sat at my desk when our room is done I know it will feel great. Here's something I was working on for my portfolio before we started tearing our room down!
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#picturebooks #emergingartist #picturebookartist

Haven't had a lot of time for drawing with all the diy work I'm doing at the moment 🙈 it will all be worth it in the end! And when I'm sat at my desk when our room is done I know it will feel great. Here's something I was working on for my portfolio before we started tearing our room down!
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#picturebooks #emergingartist #picturebookartist

This week's half term, and most of it was sadly written off by scarlet fever. Thankfully, everyone's now doing fine, but I've been looking after all the kids this week, so there's not much time left for anything else! I did manage to mock up some picture book covers for my portfolio though 💛
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#goodshippicturebooks #picturebookartist #kidlit #emergingartist #picturebookillustrator

This week's half term, and most of it was sadly written off by scarlet fever. Thankfully, everyone's now doing fine, but I've been looking after all the kids this week, so there's not much time left for anything else! I did manage to mock up some picture book covers for my portfolio though 💛
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#goodshippicturebooks #picturebookartist #kidlit #emergingartist #picturebookillustrator

I decided to enter the W.I.A with Pip and Olive!!!
It's something I've had on my to-do list for a while, and iv'e finaly sent it off today 🥳😍 @theaoi @dirillustration
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#WIA2025 #WorldillustrationAwards
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I decided to enter the W.I.A with Pip and Olive!!!
It's something I've had on my to-do list for a while, and iv'e finaly sent it off today 🥳😍 @theaoi @dirillustration
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#WIA2025 #WorldillustrationAwards
#worldillustrationawards

Inching closer to spring!!
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#kidlit #emergingartist #picturebookartist #goodshippicturebooks #picturebooks

Inching closer to spring!!
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Updating my portfolio on my website and having a bit of a re design...😍 I decided to have more 'me' in the tone of it!
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#kidlit #emergingartist #picturebookartist #goodshippicturebooks #picturebooks

Updating my portfolio on my website and having a bit of a re design...😍 I decided to have more 'me' in the tone of it!
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#kidlit #emergingartist #picturebookartist #goodshippicturebooks #picturebooks

Updating my website today with more picture book portfolio pieces.
It's gorgeous and sunny here today and I'm LOVING IT!!!
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#goodshippicturebooks #picturebookartist #emergingartist #kidlit #childrensbookillustration #childhoodillustrated

Updating my website today with more picture book portfolio pieces.
It's gorgeous and sunny here today and I'm LOVING IT!!!
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#goodshippicturebooks #picturebookartist #emergingartist #kidlit #childrensbookillustration #childhoodillustrated

3 more days left of January!!! Im sure a lot of you will agree- this month feels SO long!!! And with various world events and more than our fair share of household bad luck, I won't be sad to see the end of this month.
This is Jess, a character I designed for a picture book idea-
P.s I actually love the sound of rain and find it comforting. Although I think we've had enough now 🤣
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#goodshippicturebooks #picturebookartist #emergingartist #kidlit #childrensbookillustration

3 more days left of January!!! Im sure a lot of you will agree- this month feels SO long!!! And with various world events and more than our fair share of household bad luck, I won't be sad to see the end of this month.
This is Jess, a character I designed for a picture book idea-
P.s I actually love the sound of rain and find it comforting. Although I think we've had enough now 🤣
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#goodshippicturebooks #picturebookartist #emergingartist #kidlit #childrensbookillustration

I was rooting around in some old cabinets and came across these ink drawings I made years ago. It's nice finding old pieces and seeing them again, it makes me want to play with some inks!
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I was rooting around in some old cabinets and came across these ink drawings I made years ago. It's nice finding old pieces and seeing them again, it makes me want to play with some inks!
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.#goodshippicturebooks #picturebookartist #kidlit #picturebooks #emergingartist

✏️Developing my picture book portfolio✏️

#goodshippicturebooks #picturebookartist #emergingartist #kidlit #picturebooks

✏️Developing my picture book portfolio✏️

#goodshippicturebooks #picturebookartist #emergingartist #kidlit #picturebooks

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