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Delighted to be featured on
@worldillustrationawards page with work from my project ‘What Wonder are You?’

The story touches on themes of loneliness, friendship, curiosity and learning to let go.

@theaoi @dirillustration #wia2026 #picturebookillustration #childrenspublishing

Eight eggs all hatched a few days ago and the little cygnets have been getting swimming lessons.

If you want to see them on the live cam go to @robertefullerofficial you tube and click live. Go to 17:40 today to see them coming back from their swim 🧡 cuteness overload to help you forget for a moment.

#childrensbookillustrator #kidslitart #cutpapercollage #picturebookart #scottishillustrator

Eight eggs all hatched a few days ago and the little cygnets have been getting swimming lessons.

If you want to see them on the live cam go to @robertefullerofficial you tube and click live. Go to 17:40 today to see them coming back from their swim 🧡 cuteness overload to help you forget for a moment.

#childrensbookillustrator #kidslitart #cutpapercollage #picturebookart #scottishillustrator

Mrs Swan is sitting on her eggs. You can’t see them but she has 10 eggs! ⭐️🥳

When I feel overwhelmed by the incessant bombardment of information, it helps to be in nature and take off for a walk, without the gadgets.

But for my studio, I’m glad of some gadgets as I’ve discovered @robertefullerofficial live cams!

Stunning live footage of the natural world 🧡

#swanillustration #illustratorsofig #picturebookillustration #kidlitartpostcard #childrensbookstagram

Work in progress in the studio this morn. Beautiful blue skies and fluffy clouds. Could spring be around the corner? ☀️🌱
#springisspringing #childrensillustrator #illustrationinprogress #kidlitartpostcard #picturebookillustration

Couldn’t help myself getting involved in a grand scribbly game!I used to play the scribble game with my kids to keep them occupied when we went out for dinner, it was a lot of fun to see what was created.

Swipe to see the original scribble from @mosokje and if you fancy joining in you can find the other scribbles on mosokje’s page. Bit late with this one but as soon as I saw Gulliver I had to see if he’d work out.

#childrensbookillustrator #agrandscribblygame1 #illustratorsofig #scottishillustrator #agrandscribblygame

Couldn’t help myself getting involved in a grand scribbly game!I used to play the scribble game with my kids to keep them occupied when we went out for dinner, it was a lot of fun to see what was created.

Swipe to see the original scribble from @mosokje and if you fancy joining in you can find the other scribbles on mosokje’s page. Bit late with this one but as soon as I saw Gulliver I had to see if he’d work out.

#childrensbookillustrator #agrandscribblygame1 #illustratorsofig #scottishillustrator #agrandscribblygame

Couldn’t help myself getting involved in a grand scribbly game!I used to play the scribble game with my kids to keep them occupied when we went out for dinner, it was a lot of fun to see what was created.

Swipe to see the original scribble from @mosokje and if you fancy joining in you can find the other scribbles on mosokje’s page. Bit late with this one but as soon as I saw Gulliver I had to see if he’d work out.

#childrensbookillustrator #agrandscribblygame1 #illustratorsofig #scottishillustrator #agrandscribblygame

Permission to play can change EVERYTHING!
This week we’re chatting to @annamacstudio on the podcast. Anna’s an artist, printmaker, illustrator, product designer, sleep counsellor, mum of twins, and hardcore Good Shipper who’s been sailing with us since 2020.
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In this episode, we talk about scenic creative routes, why permission to play can change everything, creative voice vs paying the bills, and why sometimes felting a jumper is juuuust what your brain needs.
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Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts, or pop ‘podcast’ in the comments and Salty will make sure you get the link.

I’ve asked this little guy to share the exciting news that @thegoodshipillustration have launched another live ‘Fly your Freak Flag- Find Your Creative Voice’ course 🧡🧡🧡

I took this online course a few years back and can honestly say it’s totally transformative!! If you are a creative who is looking to connect more to your own personal voice and could do with a supportive space to do it this course is for YOU!

It’s PACKED with LOADS of tips, tricks, industry interviews and advice and as soon as you sign up you become part of a lovely creative community ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Sign up at the link in my bio in the next couple of days to get the lifetime access 8 week course with 8 live calls with the good ship captains (over 60 years of illustration between them!) You can even pay by instalments to make it manageable!

There is NOTHING not to love about Freak Flag! 🧡

#illustrationcourse #creativelifestyle #illustratorsofig #illustrationartist #creativepractice

I’ve asked this little guy to share the exciting news that @thegoodshipillustration have launched another live ‘Fly your Freak Flag- Find Your Creative Voice’ course 🧡🧡🧡

I took this online course a few years back and can honestly say it’s totally transformative!! If you are a creative who is looking to connect more to your own personal voice and could do with a supportive space to do it this course is for YOU!

It’s PACKED with LOADS of tips, tricks, industry interviews and advice and as soon as you sign up you become part of a lovely creative community ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Sign up at the link in my bio in the next couple of days to get the lifetime access 8 week course with 8 live calls with the good ship captains (over 60 years of illustration between them!) You can even pay by instalments to make it manageable!

There is NOTHING not to love about Freak Flag! 🧡

#illustrationcourse #creativelifestyle #illustratorsofig #illustrationartist #creativepractice

Ooft! Wee munchkin mouse has found herself in a right pickle!Will she make it across?

Perhaps her friend will come to her rescue, or maybe some evil pond skaters will steer her towards their lair? 😬

If she’s anything like me, she’ll fall in 😂

#childrensbookillustrator #collageillustration #picturebookart #scottishillustrator
#kidlitillustration

Had a lot of fun creating this little guy! The short eared owl 🧡 for @birbfest.challenge

These ‘shorties’ are different from many owls as they hunt during the day.

#birbchallenge2026 #owlillustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitartpostcard #cutpapercollage

Had a lot of fun creating this little guy! The short eared owl 🧡 for @birbfest.challenge

These ‘shorties’ are different from many owls as they hunt during the day.

#birbchallenge2026 #owlillustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitartpostcard #cutpapercollage

Had a lot of fun creating this little guy! The short eared owl 🧡 for @birbfest.challenge

These ‘shorties’ are different from many owls as they hunt during the day.

#birbchallenge2026 #owlillustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitartpostcard #cutpapercollage

Had a lot of fun creating this little guy! The short eared owl 🧡 for @birbfest.challenge

These ‘shorties’ are different from many owls as they hunt during the day.

#birbchallenge2026 #owlillustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitartpostcard #cutpapercollage

Had a lot of fun creating this little guy! The short eared owl 🧡 for @birbfest.challenge

These ‘shorties’ are different from many owls as they hunt during the day.

#birbchallenge2026 #owlillustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitartpostcard #cutpapercollage

I love bird prompts as I find out about incredible birds I’ve never heard of before 🧡

This is the american purple gallinule which is a shy bird with enormous feet and the most amazing colouring. I had a lot of fun layering colours for this one. Swipe for process pics.

This is number 10 of the @birbfest.challenge hosted by @monkeymintaka #birbfest2026
#collageillustration #birdillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustrator

I love bird prompts as I find out about incredible birds I’ve never heard of before 🧡

This is the american purple gallinule which is a shy bird with enormous feet and the most amazing colouring. I had a lot of fun layering colours for this one. Swipe for process pics.

This is number 10 of the @birbfest.challenge hosted by @monkeymintaka #birbfest2026
#collageillustration #birdillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustrator

I love bird prompts as I find out about incredible birds I’ve never heard of before 🧡

This is the american purple gallinule which is a shy bird with enormous feet and the most amazing colouring. I had a lot of fun layering colours for this one. Swipe for process pics.

This is number 10 of the @birbfest.challenge hosted by @monkeymintaka #birbfest2026
#collageillustration #birdillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustrator

I love bird prompts as I find out about incredible birds I’ve never heard of before 🧡

This is the american purple gallinule which is a shy bird with enormous feet and the most amazing colouring. I had a lot of fun layering colours for this one. Swipe for process pics.

This is number 10 of the @birbfest.challenge hosted by @monkeymintaka #birbfest2026
#collageillustration #birdillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustrator

I love bird prompts as I find out about incredible birds I’ve never heard of before 🧡

This is the american purple gallinule which is a shy bird with enormous feet and the most amazing colouring. I had a lot of fun layering colours for this one. Swipe for process pics.

This is number 10 of the @birbfest.challenge hosted by @monkeymintaka #birbfest2026
#collageillustration #birdillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustrator

I love bird prompts as I find out about incredible birds I’ve never heard of before 🧡

This is the american purple gallinule which is a shy bird with enormous feet and the most amazing colouring. I had a lot of fun layering colours for this one. Swipe for process pics.

This is number 10 of the @birbfest.challenge hosted by @monkeymintaka #birbfest2026
#collageillustration #birdillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustrator

Tapped into my childhood for this one. I loved to play at being a nurse and would bandage all my teddies and dollies and pets if I could get away with it!

The final book cover of #theimaginedbookcover2025g

⭐️ Day 7!

What an amazing week of wonderful book covers!! I look forward to giving more time this coming week to really appreciate the wealth of creativity on show!! If you’ve tagged me I will get to it, I promise!

So don’t worry if you want to keep posting into next week our community will still be here to see your lovely work 🧡

#theimaginedbookcoverchallenge2025
#collageillustration
#picturebookillustration
#childhoodillustrated

The last prompt is
7.Becky Pinkerton’s bicycle
#theimaginedbookcover2025
#theimaginedbookcover2025g

We are delighted to also be supported by @childrens_illustrations

If you want to be sure you’re seen follow the 4 Steps for posting.

1.tag hosts IN your picture (like you’d tag a friend in a photo)
2.mention hosts in your post (your basic caption @ mention)
3.use the unique daily hashtags
4.and always use #theimaginedbookcover2025

All media welcome but no AI.

The hosts:
@mosokje
@sudden.strangeness
@marinahenina
@m.smith.j
@katya_tabakh
@ruthfulknit
@mark_timmins77
@isrossart
@fuertgesillustration
@jacquie_hughes
@julieeee_zhang
@annamacstudio

Titles are the property of the challenge and its creator ©2025 The Imagined Book Cover • All rights reserved

As a reminder ⭐️
Titles can’t be used for professional projects such a books or competitions.
This is a creative challenge, if an idea for a book arises, be creative and think of your own title.

Tapped into my childhood for this one. I loved to play at being a nurse and would bandage all my teddies and dollies and pets if I could get away with it!

The final book cover of #theimaginedbookcover2025g

⭐️ Day 7!

What an amazing week of wonderful book covers!! I look forward to giving more time this coming week to really appreciate the wealth of creativity on show!! If you’ve tagged me I will get to it, I promise!

So don’t worry if you want to keep posting into next week our community will still be here to see your lovely work 🧡

#theimaginedbookcoverchallenge2025
#collageillustration
#picturebookillustration
#childhoodillustrated

The last prompt is
7.Becky Pinkerton’s bicycle
#theimaginedbookcover2025
#theimaginedbookcover2025g

We are delighted to also be supported by @childrens_illustrations

If you want to be sure you’re seen follow the 4 Steps for posting.

1.tag hosts IN your picture (like you’d tag a friend in a photo)
2.mention hosts in your post (your basic caption @ mention)
3.use the unique daily hashtags
4.and always use #theimaginedbookcover2025

All media welcome but no AI.

The hosts:
@mosokje
@sudden.strangeness
@marinahenina
@m.smith.j
@katya_tabakh
@ruthfulknit
@mark_timmins77
@isrossart
@fuertgesillustration
@jacquie_hughes
@julieeee_zhang
@annamacstudio

Titles are the property of the challenge and its creator ©2025 The Imagined Book Cover • All rights reserved

As a reminder ⭐️
Titles can’t be used for professional projects such a books or competitions.
This is a creative challenge, if an idea for a book arises, be creative and think of your own title.

Dodos have a very refined palette and they MOST DEFINITELY do NOT eat doughnuts! (UK spelling!)

I suspect they prefer the finest of French patisseries! 🥰👌🏻😘
Day 6 of #theimaginedbookcover2025f

⭐️ Day 6! How can this be!

It’s been a whirlwind of exceptional illustrations! A feast for the eyes! 👀
Don’t worry if you want to keep posting into next week our community will still be here to see your lovely work 🧡

#theimaginedbookcoverchallenge2025
#collageillustration
#picturebookillustration

The last two prompts are

6.Dodos don’t eat Donuts
#theimaginedbookcover2025
#theimaginedbookcover2025f

7.Becky Pinkerton’s bicycle
#theimaginedbookcover2025
#theimaginedbookcover2025g

We are delighted to also be supported by @childrens_illustrations

If you want to be sure you’re seen follow the 4 Steps for posting.

1.tag hosts IN your picture (like you’d tag a friend in a photo)
2.mention hosts in your post (your basic caption @ mention)
3.use the unique daily hashtags
4.and always use #theimaginedbookcover2025

All media welcome but no AI.

The hosts:
@mosokje
@sudden.strangeness
@marinahenina
@m.smith.j
@katya_tabakh
@ruthfulknit
@mark_timmins77
@isrossart
@fuertgesillustration
@jacquie_hughes
@julieeee_zhang
@annamacstudio

Titles are the property of the challenge and its creator ©2025 The Imagined Book Cover • All rights reserved

As a reminder ⭐️
Titles can’t be used for professional projects such a books or competitions.
This is a creative challenge, if an idea for a book arises, be creative and think of your own title.

Dodos have a very refined palette and they MOST DEFINITELY do NOT eat doughnuts! (UK spelling!)

I suspect they prefer the finest of French patisseries! 🥰👌🏻😘
Day 6 of #theimaginedbookcover2025f

⭐️ Day 6! How can this be!

It’s been a whirlwind of exceptional illustrations! A feast for the eyes! 👀
Don’t worry if you want to keep posting into next week our community will still be here to see your lovely work 🧡

#theimaginedbookcoverchallenge2025
#collageillustration
#picturebookillustration

The last two prompts are

6.Dodos don’t eat Donuts
#theimaginedbookcover2025
#theimaginedbookcover2025f

7.Becky Pinkerton’s bicycle
#theimaginedbookcover2025
#theimaginedbookcover2025g

We are delighted to also be supported by @childrens_illustrations

If you want to be sure you’re seen follow the 4 Steps for posting.

1.tag hosts IN your picture (like you’d tag a friend in a photo)
2.mention hosts in your post (your basic caption @ mention)
3.use the unique daily hashtags
4.and always use #theimaginedbookcover2025

All media welcome but no AI.

The hosts:
@mosokje
@sudden.strangeness
@marinahenina
@m.smith.j
@katya_tabakh
@ruthfulknit
@mark_timmins77
@isrossart
@fuertgesillustration
@jacquie_hughes
@julieeee_zhang
@annamacstudio

Titles are the property of the challenge and its creator ©2025 The Imagined Book Cover • All rights reserved

As a reminder ⭐️
Titles can’t be used for professional projects such a books or competitions.
This is a creative challenge, if an idea for a book arises, be creative and think of your own title.