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Throwback to this exact day 2 years ago, having a perfect beach day in Sydney. I miss days like this and what became another home.
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#sydneybeaches #beachart #sketchbook #kidlitartist

Throwback to this exact day 2 years ago, having a perfect beach day in Sydney. I miss days like this and what became another home.
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#sydneybeaches #beachart #sketchbook #kidlitartist

Illustrating stormy skies while it’s raining outside is such a vibe! I’ve always loved working during the rain, it makes it feel more cozy, and not so hot which is always great!
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#kidlitart #stormyweather #childrensillustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration

Illustrating stormy skies while it’s raining outside is such a vibe! I’ve always loved working during the rain, it makes it feel more cozy, and not so hot which is always great!
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#kidlitart #stormyweather #childrensillustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration

POV of little me looking for representation 👀 Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 💌 I hope this finds your little corner of the internet
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#kidlitartist #kidlitillustration #kidlitpostcardday #picturebookillustration

POV of little me looking for representation 👀 Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 💌 I hope this finds your little corner of the internet
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#kidlitartist #kidlitillustration #kidlitpostcardday #picturebookillustration

Woohoo!! 🎉 I still have so much more on the way and lots of work to do but excited to have something up and running for now that encompasses everything I do in one place! I would love to know what you think😊 link in bio.
P.S. I take my hat off to web designers!! This process had me close to tears on many occasions and took a massive amount of learning and frustration to get something half decent done and to actually set up the payment gateway and online bookings 😅
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#newwebsite #artwithheather #kidlitartist #picturebookmaker #websitelaunch

Woohoo!! 🎉 I still have so much more on the way and lots of work to do but excited to have something up and running for now that encompasses everything I do in one place! I would love to know what you think😊 link in bio.
P.S. I take my hat off to web designers!! This process had me close to tears on many occasions and took a massive amount of learning and frustration to get something half decent done and to actually set up the payment gateway and online bookings 😅
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#newwebsite #artwithheather #kidlitartist #picturebookmaker #websitelaunch

From my little heart to yours. Behind the screen, behind the work, behind silly little posts online, there’s a person. A person with a little voice inside that still chooses creativity, curiosity, and the magic that can be found in the smallest, most unexpected ways.
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#thisiswhoiam #kidlitillustrator #innerchild #agirlwithadream

From my little heart to yours. Behind the screen, behind the work, behind silly little posts online, there’s a person. A person with a little voice inside that still chooses creativity, curiosity, and the magic that can be found in the smallest, most unexpected ways.
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#thisiswhoiam #kidlitillustrator #innerchild #agirlwithadream

The making of little punch and his friend orangutan 🥹🦧❤️
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#punch #kidlitart #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustrator #picturebookart

The making of little punch and his friend orangutan 🥹🦧❤️
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#punch #kidlitart #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustrator #picturebookart

A little process of this lunar new year illustration 🧧
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#lunarnewyear #dragondance #lunarnewyear2026 #kidlitart #kidlitillustration

A little process of this lunar new year illustration 🧧
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#lunarnewyear #dragondance #lunarnewyear2026 #kidlitart #kidlitillustration

✨Happy Lunar New Year 🧧🎊 it’s one of my favourite times of the year and I love the way beautiful traditions are honoured and celebrated! I have always loved the dragon dance which inspired this illustration of a firecracker little girl, dancing on clouds with her bird friends.
If you’re celebrating, I wish you so much luck, prosperity, and strength during this year of the fire horse!
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#kidlit #kidlitillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensillustration #lunarnewyear
lunar new year 2026 lunar new year dragon dance Chinese new year children’s dragon dance

✨Happy Lunar New Year 🧧🎊 it’s one of my favourite times of the year and I love the way beautiful traditions are honoured and celebrated! I have always loved the dragon dance which inspired this illustration of a firecracker little girl, dancing on clouds with her bird friends.
If you’re celebrating, I wish you so much luck, prosperity, and strength during this year of the fire horse!
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#kidlit #kidlitillustration #picturebookillustration #childrensillustration #lunarnewyear
lunar new year 2026 lunar new year dragon dance Chinese new year children’s dragon dance

So excited to share a little snippet from a beautiful new book on the way that I’ve had the joy of illustrating!Written by the most wonderful and inspiring author @allisoncaspersonauthor
We cannot wait to share more with you!

#kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitartists #newbookalert #elephantillustration

So excited to share a little snippet from a beautiful new book on the way that I’ve had the joy of illustrating!Written by the most wonderful and inspiring author @allisoncaspersonauthor
We cannot wait to share more with you!

#kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitartists #newbookalert #elephantillustration

So excited to be opening the doors soon and offering art classes and workshops for children aged 5 and up, as well as workshops for adults 😊
This will also be the current home for @littlemearttherapy
Stay tuned for the upcoming announcements and join the fun 😊
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#artstudio #artclasses #artworkshops

So excited to be opening the doors soon and offering art classes and workshops for children aged 5 and up, as well as workshops for adults 😊
This will also be the current home for @littlemearttherapy
Stay tuned for the upcoming announcements and join the fun 😊
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#artstudio #artclasses #artworkshops

Fancy little sea duck called King eider for day 5 of @birbfest.challenge hosted by @monkeymintaka ☺️
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#birbfest2026 #kingeider #kidlit #kidlitart

Fancy little sea duck called King eider for day 5 of @birbfest.challenge hosted by @monkeymintaka ☺️
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#birbfest2026 #kingeider #kidlit #kidlitart

My 2025 top 9 🌱
It was difficult for me to even get around to doing this, to be honest, I wasn’t sure I was even going to post a top 9 because it’s been such an awful year but I’m glad I did. The simple exercise of making this top 9 allowed me to focus on the good bits:
- I worked through massive amounts of heartache and trauma and I did a lot of healing and even although it’s a work in progress, I’m a lot better at the end of this year than I was earlier on
- I got to work on books featuring elephants! 🐘 one of my favourite animals and one that holds a lot of meaning for different reasons
- I learned things in my art making practice that finally clicked and that felt like improvement
- I have been working on a new website and have made a lot of progress. I hoped to be done by now but it’s nearly there!
- I finally completed my sign language alphabet book and preparing to publish in 2026
- I have been working on a range of greeting cards, stationery and other goodies to finally get my online store up and running
- I had consistent unconditional love from my fur babies and they really helped me hang in there when I was inconsolable after losing Holly in July, and through all the other ups and downs
- I have art. When words fail, when I feel what ever I’m feeling, I always have art to help me crawl out of the trenches and because I know what art has done for me, I continue to share my art online, even if only 10 people see it and 3 people actually care, I hope it’s a little bit of good in someone’s day and that it can encourage creativity in anyone else’s life

Thank you for being a part of this journey with me! Wishing you a gentle and blessed 2026!

#topnine2025

My 2025 top 9 🌱
It was difficult for me to even get around to doing this, to be honest, I wasn’t sure I was even going to post a top 9 because it’s been such an awful year but I’m glad I did. The simple exercise of making this top 9 allowed me to focus on the good bits:
- I worked through massive amounts of heartache and trauma and I did a lot of healing and even although it’s a work in progress, I’m a lot better at the end of this year than I was earlier on
- I got to work on books featuring elephants! 🐘 one of my favourite animals and one that holds a lot of meaning for different reasons
- I learned things in my art making practice that finally clicked and that felt like improvement
- I have been working on a new website and have made a lot of progress. I hoped to be done by now but it’s nearly there!
- I finally completed my sign language alphabet book and preparing to publish in 2026
- I have been working on a range of greeting cards, stationery and other goodies to finally get my online store up and running
- I had consistent unconditional love from my fur babies and they really helped me hang in there when I was inconsolable after losing Holly in July, and through all the other ups and downs
- I have art. When words fail, when I feel what ever I’m feeling, I always have art to help me crawl out of the trenches and because I know what art has done for me, I continue to share my art online, even if only 10 people see it and 3 people actually care, I hope it’s a little bit of good in someone’s day and that it can encourage creativity in anyone else’s life

Thank you for being a part of this journey with me! Wishing you a gentle and blessed 2026!

#topnine2025

Hope you all enjoyed your Christmas feasts as much as these two dassies enjoy eating these delicious plants 🌱
#kidlit #picturebook

Hope you all enjoyed your Christmas feasts as much as these two dassies enjoy eating these delicious plants 🌱
#kidlit #picturebook

Love adding more little paw prints each year 🐾🎄❤️ missing my little Holly deeply and can’t believe she’s not here. These ornaments all started with her and it’s awful not getting to do her prints this year.
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#christmasornaments #christmastree #pawprints

Love adding more little paw prints each year 🐾🎄❤️ missing my little Holly deeply and can’t believe she’s not here. These ornaments all started with her and it’s awful not getting to do her prints this year.
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#christmasornaments #christmastree #pawprints

🌈 Little rainbow pencil Christmas tree as a quick break to rest my eyes. Rainbow pencils will forever be my favourite 🤩
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#christmasillustration #christmastree #rainbowpencil #kidlitillustration

🌈 Little rainbow pencil Christmas tree as a quick break to rest my eyes. Rainbow pencils will forever be my favourite 🤩
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#christmasillustration #christmastree #rainbowpencil #kidlitillustration

Little throwback because I’m still dreaming of a mischievous void kitten to obsess over Christmas lights and ornaments. Really enjoying having the Christmas tree up and little specs of magic ✨
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#kidlit #catillustration #christmasillustration

Little throwback because I’m still dreaming of a mischievous void kitten to obsess over Christmas lights and ornaments. Really enjoying having the Christmas tree up and little specs of magic ✨
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#kidlit #catillustration #christmasillustration

Who wouldn’t laugh in this scenario 😄
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#kidlit #dassies #picturebookillustration

Who wouldn’t laugh in this scenario 😄
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#kidlit #dassies #picturebookillustration

This was one of my favourite spreads from this book. It was nice including some of the other animals found at the @sanparksaenp
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#addoelephantpark #wateringhole #safari #kidlit #wildlifeillustration

This was one of my favourite spreads from this book. It was nice including some of the other animals found at the @sanparksaenp
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#addoelephantpark #wateringhole #safari #kidlit #wildlifeillustration

Have a nice little rest for your eyes and paint some strawberries with my little toad friend in real time🍓✨🍃🪾🍄 ever wondered why it can take months to illustrate a picture book? This is why lol.. it’s merely one step of adding colour to an illustration.
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#illustratingchildrensbooks #procreateillustration #kidlit #toad #picturebookillustration

Have a nice little rest for your eyes and paint some strawberries with my little toad friend in real time🍓✨🍃🪾🍄 ever wondered why it can take months to illustrate a picture book? This is why lol.. it’s merely one step of adding colour to an illustration.
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#illustratingchildrensbooks #procreateillustration #kidlit #toad #picturebookillustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day 🎉 finally remembered to join this month!
I’m Heather, a children’s illustrator and writer from sunny South Africa 🇿🇦 I’m open to new projects from March 2026 and now seeking representation.
If you’d like to work together my email is hello@artwithheather.com
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#kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator #childrensbooks

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day 🎉 finally remembered to join this month!
I’m Heather, a children’s illustrator and writer from sunny South Africa 🇿🇦 I’m open to new projects from March 2026 and now seeking representation.
If you’d like to work together my email is hello@artwithheather.com
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#kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator #childrensbooks

Top lessons I’ve learned as an illustrator in 2025 and will be taking with me into the new year 🌱
1. The people you work with are so important and should be aligned with who you are and what you do
2. Having a backup system for work and organised files can really save you in a pinch
3. Consistency matters so much more than perfection
4. You can do anything but not everything so focus on one thing at a time
5. You need to be your biggest fan, put yourself out there and advocate for your work

I hope if you’re seeing this, even if you’re in a different field of work, that some of these might be good reminders to move forward with.

#illustratortips #lessonslearnedinlife #lifeasanartist #kidlit

Top lessons I’ve learned as an illustrator in 2025 and will be taking with me into the new year 🌱
1. The people you work with are so important and should be aligned with who you are and what you do
2. Having a backup system for work and organised files can really save you in a pinch
3. Consistency matters so much more than perfection
4. You can do anything but not everything so focus on one thing at a time
5. You need to be your biggest fan, put yourself out there and advocate for your work

I hope if you’re seeing this, even if you’re in a different field of work, that some of these might be good reminders to move forward with.

#illustratortips #lessonslearnedinlife #lifeasanartist #kidlit

This protea flower pattern was so much fun to illustrate, and I snuck in my all time favourite detail… dandelions! Who’s interested in learning pattern making on Procreate? I’d love to share a tutorial.

This pattern is being used for the end papers in the book I’ve been sharing some illustrations from. Looking forward to seeing it in person!
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#patterndesign #patternillustration #kidlitillustration #picturebookillustration

This protea flower pattern was so much fun to illustrate, and I snuck in my all time favourite detail… dandelions! Who’s interested in learning pattern making on Procreate? I’d love to share a tutorial.

This pattern is being used for the end papers in the book I’ve been sharing some illustrations from. Looking forward to seeing it in person!
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#patterndesign #patternillustration #kidlitillustration #picturebookillustration

Cape Town is a wildlife haven! Did you know caracals are among the predators calling this city home? The nighttime sounds of other animals can be spine-tingling, but it's heartwarming to see these two dassies facing the darkness together!
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#kidlitart #dassie #picturebookillustrator #childrensbooks

Cape Town is a wildlife haven! Did you know caracals are among the predators calling this city home? The nighttime sounds of other animals can be spine-tingling, but it's heartwarming to see these two dassies facing the darkness together!
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#kidlitart #dassie #picturebookillustrator #childrensbooks

Can you guess what animals these scary noises of the night come from? 😃
#animalsounds #southafricananimals #kidlit

Can you guess what animals these scary noises of the night come from? 😃
#animalsounds #southafricananimals #kidlit

Love illustrating all the little details like the stickers and luggage tag on the suitcases. Sometimes those little details can make such a difference in an illustration and give little ones something new to discover and talk about each time.
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#kidlit #suitcasetravels #picturebookillustrator #southafricanbooklover #illustrationoftheday

Love illustrating all the little details like the stickers and luggage tag on the suitcases. Sometimes those little details can make such a difference in an illustration and give little ones something new to discover and talk about each time.
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#kidlit #suitcasetravels #picturebookillustrator #southafricanbooklover #illustrationoftheday

Elephants have a special place in my heart and I loved illustrating them for this book and feeling extra lucky to have more elephants in store for 2026 😃
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#southafricansafari #kidlit #elephants #illustration #picturebook

Elephants have a special place in my heart and I loved illustrating them for this book and feeling extra lucky to have more elephants in store for 2026 😃
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#southafricansafari #kidlit #elephants #illustration #picturebook

A train trip was the perfect choice for these little dassies adventure. Their lovely owl friend guided them down Table Mountain and saw them off once they were safely on the train. 💛
I based the train for this illustration off of the classic old yellow and grey trains I’ve seen most of my life in South Africa. I was a little nervous for all the train illustrations in this picture book because I haven’t illustrated a lot of trains or vehicles in general but I think I found the balance between realistic and not overly complicated for these.
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#kidlit #southafricantravel #capetownart #picturebookillustration #train

A train trip was the perfect choice for these little dassies adventure. Their lovely owl friend guided them down Table Mountain and saw them off once they were safely on the train. 💛
I based the train for this illustration off of the classic old yellow and grey trains I’ve seen most of my life in South Africa. I was a little nervous for all the train illustrations in this picture book because I haven’t illustrated a lot of trains or vehicles in general but I think I found the balance between realistic and not overly complicated for these.
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#kidlit #southafricantravel #capetownart #picturebookillustration #train

The dassies have the loveliest wise owl friend to help guide them on their journey from Table Mountain
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#owlillustration #dassie #kidlit #kidlitartist #picturebookillustration

The dassies have the loveliest wise owl friend to help guide them on their journey from Table Mountain
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#owlillustration #dassie #kidlit #kidlitartist #picturebookillustration

This year has been filled with illustrating lots of animals like these cute twin dassies (rock hyrax) for an adventurous new book by a local Cape Town author
Looking forward to sharing more
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#kidlitillustrator #picturebook #childrensbook #picturebookillustration #kidlit

This year has been filled with illustrating lots of animals like these cute twin dassies (rock hyrax) for an adventurous new book by a local Cape Town author
Looking forward to sharing more
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#kidlitillustrator #picturebook #childrensbook #picturebookillustration #kidlit

This big baby loves to paint with his lucky ✨brush✨for @peachtober ☀️🌱🎨 I immediately thought of dragons when I saw the @scbwi monthly prompt was reptile so I had to let one escape out of my little sketchbook. Dragons count as reptiles right? 😄
#scbwiDrawThis
#peachtober25brush
#dragon

This big baby loves to paint with his lucky ✨brush✨for @peachtober ☀️🌱🎨 I immediately thought of dragons when I saw the @scbwi monthly prompt was reptile so I had to let one escape out of my little sketchbook. Dragons count as reptiles right? 😄
#scbwiDrawThis
#peachtober25brush
#dragon

Sometimes my creativity needs random little outlets. I was watching Arrietty and had the urge to make a little mini @checkers_sa bag for the mini groceries.
PS if you have any laying around please send them my way 😁
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#checkers #checkersminis #checkerslittleshop #checkerssixty60 #minishop #minigroceries

Sometimes my creativity needs random little outlets. I was watching Arrietty and had the urge to make a little mini @checkers_sa bag for the mini groceries.
PS if you have any laying around please send them my way 😁
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#checkers #checkersminis #checkerslittleshop #checkerssixty60 #minishop #minigroceries

Today was world mental health day and I had a day feeling just like this. It took up until this evening for me to draw anything but I’m glad I did. Art has always been a therapeutic outlet for me and the importance of art making for my mental health is a large part of what led me to studying art therapy and wanting to help others heal through art. It’s also why I love children’s books and want to make books that make a difference. As I sit with this piece I’m mindful of everyone who has or is feeling this way.
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#worldmentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday2025 #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthart #mentalhealthillustration #mentalhealthmatters #arttherapy #arttherapyheals #illustration

Today was world mental health day and I had a day feeling just like this. It took up until this evening for me to draw anything but I’m glad I did. Art has always been a therapeutic outlet for me and the importance of art making for my mental health is a large part of what led me to studying art therapy and wanting to help others heal through art. It’s also why I love children’s books and want to make books that make a difference. As I sit with this piece I’m mindful of everyone who has or is feeling this way.
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#worldmentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday2025 #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthart #mentalhealthillustration #mentalhealthmatters #arttherapy #arttherapyheals #illustration

The little baby just melts my heart constantly with all the precious things she does, like resting her little face on my iPad while I’m drawing 🥰💛 my sweet little Honey
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#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator #adayinthelife #processdrawing #illustrationprocess #illustrationwip #childrensillustration #ipaddrawing #digitalartprocess

The little baby just melts my heart constantly with all the precious things she does, like resting her little face on my iPad while I’m drawing 🥰💛 my sweet little Honey
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#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator #adayinthelife #processdrawing #illustrationprocess #illustrationwip #childrensillustration #ipaddrawing #digitalartprocess

Dialling in for day 9 - Rope
I have so many happy memories making these tin can phones ✨ and a special little bonus of Honey joining me while I was drawing
@peachtober @furrylittlepeach #peachtober25 #peachtober25rope #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustrator #picturebooklove #tincanphone #childhoodmemories #childrenseemagic #childhoodmagic #childhoodgames

Dialling in for day 9 - Rope
I have so many happy memories making these tin can phones ✨ and a special little bonus of Honey joining me while I was drawing
@peachtober @furrylittlepeach #peachtober25 #peachtober25rope #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustrator #picturebooklove #tincanphone #childhoodmemories #childrenseemagic #childhoodmagic #childhoodgames

Dialling in for day 9 - Rope
I have so many happy memories making these tin can phones
@peachtober @furrylittlepeach #peachtober25 #peachtober25rope #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustrator #picturebooklove #tincanphone #childhoodmemories #childrenseemagic #childhoodmagic #childhoodgames

Dialling in for day 9 - Rope
I have so many happy memories making these tin can phones
@peachtober @furrylittlepeach #peachtober25 #peachtober25rope #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustrator #picturebooklove #tincanphone #childhoodmemories #childrenseemagic #childhoodmagic #childhoodgames

🍓🪱 #peachtober25 #peachtober25strawberry

#processart #wip #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #strawberryillustration #wormillustration

🍓🪱 #peachtober25 #peachtober25strawberry

#processart #wip #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #strawberryillustration #wormillustration

🍓 Strawberry lunch for little miss worm 🪱
I’ve been busy with a bigger illustration that also has strawberries and a few of the other prompts combined so I just had to do this one in the meantime ☺️
07 for @peachtober by @furrylittlepeach
#peachtober #peachtober25 #peachtober25strawberry
#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #childrensillustrations #cuteillustration #happyart #artwithheather

🍓 Strawberry lunch for little miss worm 🪱
I’ve been busy with a bigger illustration that also has strawberries and a few of the other prompts combined so I just had to do this one in the meantime ☺️
07 for @peachtober by @furrylittlepeach
#peachtober #peachtober25 #peachtober25strawberry
#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #childrensillustrations #cuteillustration #happyart #artwithheather

A little #peachtober work in progress, combining 3 prompts because of time and still wanting to be a part of all the prompts while getting work done
#peachtober25 #peachtober25poppy #peachtober25ring #peachtober25strawberry #kidlit #kidlitillustration #artwithheather #picturebookillustration #sketch #wip

A little #peachtober work in progress, combining 3 prompts because of time and still wanting to be a part of all the prompts while getting work done
#peachtober25 #peachtober25poppy #peachtober25ring #peachtober25strawberry #kidlit #kidlitillustration #artwithheather #picturebookillustration #sketch #wip

Gingham slugs for 03 + 04 of #peachtober 🍑 these buddies are ready for their little picnic 🧺
@peachtober by @furrylittlepeach
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#peachtober25 #peachtober25slug #peachtober25gingham #kidlit #illustration #slugs #slugillustration #jam #picnic #picturebookillustrator #childrensillustrationart #picturebookillustration #cuteillustrations #happyillustration

Gingham slugs for 03 + 04 of #peachtober 🍑 these buddies are ready for their little picnic 🧺
@peachtober by @furrylittlepeach
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#peachtober25 #peachtober25slug #peachtober25gingham #kidlit #illustration #slugs #slugillustration #jam #picnic #picturebookillustrator #childrensillustrationart #picturebookillustration #cuteillustrations #happyillustration

Before illustrating the digital version I posted earlier, I first hand painted this little one but in the end chose to do something a little different digitally. Which one do you prefer?
#peachtober #peachtober25 #peachtober25kite
#kidlit #kidlitart #painting #illustration #childrensillustration #childrensillustration #picturebookillustration

Before illustrating the digital version I posted earlier, I first hand painted this little one but in the end chose to do something a little different digitally. Which one do you prefer?
#peachtober #peachtober25 #peachtober25kite
#kidlit #kidlitart #painting #illustration #childrensillustration #childrensillustration #picturebookillustration

#peachtober 02 Kite 🪁 I’m a little late but better late than never 😄 I really enjoyed making this one!
@peachtober
#peachtober25 #peachtober25kite #kidlit #illustration #kite

#peachtober 02 Kite 🪁 I’m a little late but better late than never 😄 I really enjoyed making this one!
@peachtober
#peachtober25 #peachtober25kite #kidlit #illustration #kite

Quick little Timelapse process of drawing this little #acorn for #peachtober
@peachtober #peachtober25 #peachtober25acorn #illustration #kidlit

Quick little Timelapse process of drawing this little #acorn for #peachtober
@peachtober #peachtober25 #peachtober25acorn #illustration #kidlit

This little acorn is quite the blueberry farmer with his buzzy bee friend 🫐🌼
@peachtober by @furrylittlepeach #acorn
#peachtober #peachtober25 #peachtober25acorn #illustration #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #cuteillustrations #picturebookillustration

This little acorn is quite the blueberry farmer with his buzzy bee friend 🫐🌼
@peachtober by @furrylittlepeach #acorn
#peachtober #peachtober25 #peachtober25acorn #illustration #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #cuteillustrations #picturebookillustration

Did some little character sketches for #peachtober Acorn. I’ve actually been busy with two acorn illustrations but don’t think I’ll be finishing today so had to settle for sharing some sketches of this little guy.
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#peachtober25 #peachtober25acorn #acorn #illustration #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator #characterdesign #charactersketch

Did some little character sketches for #peachtober Acorn. I’ve actually been busy with two acorn illustrations but don’t think I’ll be finishing today so had to settle for sharing some sketches of this little guy.
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#peachtober25 #peachtober25acorn #acorn #illustration #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator #characterdesign #charactersketch

✨COVER REVEAL✨
I’m so excited to finally share the cover of my upcoming picture book!!

This book has been a true labour of love, created to celebrate South African Sign Language, our 12th official language, and to make learning the alphabet fun and accessible.

Through fun illustrations and bright colours, and the inclusion of South African animals, my hope is that this book helps little ones (and grown-ups too!) take their first steps in learning SASL

I can’t wait to share more soon! 🤟

#SASL #signlanguage #southafricansignlanguage #deafawareness #deafawarenessmonth #deafeducation #saslalphabetandanimals #saslalphabet #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #inclusivekidlit #southafricanbooks #southafricanartist #childrensbook #coverreveal #newbookalert

✨COVER REVEAL✨
I’m so excited to finally share the cover of my upcoming picture book!!

This book has been a true labour of love, created to celebrate South African Sign Language, our 12th official language, and to make learning the alphabet fun and accessible.

Through fun illustrations and bright colours, and the inclusion of South African animals, my hope is that this book helps little ones (and grown-ups too!) take their first steps in learning SASL

I can’t wait to share more soon! 🤟

#SASL #signlanguage #southafricansignlanguage #deafawareness #deafawarenessmonth #deafeducation #saslalphabetandanimals #saslalphabet #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #inclusivekidlit #southafricanbooks #southafricanartist #childrensbook #coverreveal #newbookalert

Sharing ‘F’ for some facts during #deafawarenessmonth and some of the inspiration behind this book on the way.

✏️SASL was officially recognised as the 12th official language of South Africa in July 2023, giving Deaf South Africans full language rights.
✏️There are an estimated 4 million South Africans who are deaf or hard of hearing, and many use SASL as their primary language.
✏️SASL is not simply a version of English or Afrikaans—it’s a complete language with its own grammar, structure, and rich cultural heritage.
✏️The recognition of SASL is a step towards making education more inclusive and accessible for Deaf learners.
✏️By learning SASL, hearing South Africans can help bridge communication gaps and support greater inclusion in schools, workplaces, and communities.
✏️Research shows that learning sign language can boost memory, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
✏️Teaching children sign language at an early age encourages empathy, patience, and respect for diversity.
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I hope this alphabet book and following resources on the way will encourage the learning and growth of SASL in South Africa 🇿🇦
#deafawareness #deafcommunity #sasl #saslalphabetbook #signlanguage #southafricansignlanguage #southafricansignlanguagealphabet #southafricanlanguages #saslfingerspelling #saslalphabetandanimals #signlanguageforbeginners #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #deafeducation #signlanguageillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #childrensbook #southafricanbookclubs

Sharing ‘F’ for some facts during #deafawarenessmonth and some of the inspiration behind this book on the way.

✏️SASL was officially recognised as the 12th official language of South Africa in July 2023, giving Deaf South Africans full language rights.
✏️There are an estimated 4 million South Africans who are deaf or hard of hearing, and many use SASL as their primary language.
✏️SASL is not simply a version of English or Afrikaans—it’s a complete language with its own grammar, structure, and rich cultural heritage.
✏️The recognition of SASL is a step towards making education more inclusive and accessible for Deaf learners.
✏️By learning SASL, hearing South Africans can help bridge communication gaps and support greater inclusion in schools, workplaces, and communities.
✏️Research shows that learning sign language can boost memory, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
✏️Teaching children sign language at an early age encourages empathy, patience, and respect for diversity.
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I hope this alphabet book and following resources on the way will encourage the learning and growth of SASL in South Africa 🇿🇦
#deafawareness #deafcommunity #sasl #saslalphabetbook #signlanguage #southafricansignlanguage #southafricansignlanguagealphabet #southafricanlanguages #saslfingerspelling #saslalphabetandanimals #signlanguageforbeginners #diversitymatters #inclusionmatters #deafeducation #signlanguageillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #childrensbook #southafricanbookclubs

‘H’ for Hippo and also Happy Weekend!
Can’t wait to share more of this alphabet book with you soon!
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#h #alphabet #sasl #saslalphabet #saslalphabetbook #saslpicturebook #southafricansignlanguage #saslalphabetandanimals #signlanguage #hippo #hisfor #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #southafricanillustrator

‘H’ for Hippo and also Happy Weekend!
Can’t wait to share more of this alphabet book with you soon!
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#h #alphabet #sasl #saslalphabet #saslalphabetbook #saslpicturebook #southafricansignlanguage #saslalphabetandanimals #signlanguage #hippo #hisfor #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #southafricanillustrator

A B C Keep an eye out for me! So excited this South African Sign Language alphabet book will be available soon!
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#southafricansignlanguage #sasl #saslalphabetbook #saslpicturebook #signlanguage #signlanguagebook #signlanguagepicturebook #saslalphabetandanimals #southafrican #proudlysouthafrican #southafricanillustrator #picturebook #alphabetbook #kidlitart #southafricanbookstagrammer

A B C Keep an eye out for me! So excited this South African Sign Language alphabet book will be available soon!
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#southafricansignlanguage #sasl #saslalphabetbook #saslpicturebook #signlanguage #signlanguagebook #signlanguagepicturebook #saslalphabetandanimals #southafrican #proudlysouthafrican #southafricanillustrator #picturebook #alphabetbook #kidlitart #southafricanbookstagrammer

Hope everyone has been having a lekker day! I have loved seeing so many people in traditional outfits! 🇿🇦☀️❤️🍛🥗
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#heritageday #heritageday2025 #happyheritageday #heritagedaysouthafrica #southafrica #southafricanartist #heritagedayillustration #illustrator

Hope everyone has been having a lekker day! I have loved seeing so many people in traditional outfits! 🇿🇦☀️❤️🍛🥗
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#heritageday #heritageday2025 #happyheritageday #heritagedaysouthafrica #southafrica #southafricanartist #heritagedayillustration #illustrator

If you were around on my previous account then these should look familiar and I have some exciting news! After what feels like an eternity, this sign language alphabet book is finally going to be available soon! I cannot wait to share more with you soon! I’m so happy to be able to share something that can help with learning South Africa’s newest official language!
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#sasl #saslalphabet #saslalphabetbook #southafricansignlanguage #alphabetbook #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #booksforchildren #picturebook #booklaunch #booknews #southafricanbookstagrammer #southafricanart #proudlysouthafrican

If you were around on my previous account then these should look familiar and I have some exciting news! After what feels like an eternity, this sign language alphabet book is finally going to be available soon! I cannot wait to share more with you soon! I’m so happy to be able to share something that can help with learning South Africa’s newest official language!
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#sasl #saslalphabet #saslalphabetbook #southafricansignlanguage #alphabetbook #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #booksforchildren #picturebook #booklaunch #booknews #southafricanbookstagrammer #southafricanart #proudlysouthafrican

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