A patchwork of graphic stories, paintings, memoir and reflections about my life and work and the two outsiders, an artist and a maker who helped make me

In between the bookends of my life, I'm sharing: || My illustration, travelogues, sketches, and creative inspiration. Sandwiched in between are many subjects that interest me. ||

Illustrated column in a cool imaginary magazine

Musings of an independent violin maker and repairer based in Sheffield. Other identities covered here include (but not limited to): climber, dog owner, off-grid tiny house builder and moss enthusiast.

Reflections on textiles, textile making and writing. Things I've seen, read or watched. Often emerging, rarely fully formed.

My journey into being published and other illustration news!

Occasional updates on news, inspiration, and creative process behind my books and snippets of my life as a self-taught children's book author-illustrator.

Picture book illustrator & cartoonist of Childhood Memories ✶ Publishing monthly newsletter about my journey as an illustrator & weekly comics about childhood memories.

Collage | Sketching | Picture Books Ramblings about art and life and everything in between.

A creative life from a cottage in the wilds of Yorkshire.

Sharing the mess and magic as well as the bumps and bruises of working as a children’s book illustrator.

Welcome to Painterly Post! A newsletter with creative nuggets & useful tips about illustrating, children’s books, art and things that inspire me…

Hello, I'm Lisa, artist/ author/ illustrator, embracing the power of drawing to feel better. Join me for my online guided drawing classes, where I'm embracing the power of drawing to calm the mind & unlock creativity through workshops & dOOdling prompts.

Here's ma blog for fellow illustrators. I'm sharing the usefulest bits of my notes on being a full-time illustrator & human. Also sometimes just drawings. Also sometimes just words.

creative snippets and news from a picture book creator

Illustrated post sent straight from my drawing board about my life as a children’s book illustrator/author.

Debbie Ridpath Ohi writes and illustrates books for young people. Her posts include nuts & bolts tips about the craft and biz, behind-the-scenes process, bibliophile comics.

A bit of drawing, a bit of painting, some words.

Award-winning author and illustrator, very amateur photographer, passionate but hit-and-miss gardener.

Drawing from life and drawing from imagination

Insights into my illustration from a messy desk to your inbox: sketchbooks, process, inspiration and picture books.

Sketches, ideas and works-in-progress.

Sharing advice and tips for creating your own art

Hi, it’s me Helen Stephens. This is a juicy chat between illustrator pals. I’ll be sharing stuff about making picture books that you might feel daft asking. When you sign up you’ll get the Illustrators Freebies. Yes-please-thank-you!

Bits and Bobs from Elayne Crain's Brain; signing up for this will get you a monthly wrap-up e-newsletter.

Playful news and book love from the studio of Denise Holmes!

Ponderings and pictures by a burnt out artist and writer. Join me if you're into finding balance, connection, rest and creativity.