✸ I'm a children's book author + illustrator and this is a peek into my studio (and also secrets) ✸

A nook for sketchbook pages, process pictures, comic blurbs, and the little things that spark inspiration by illustrator Julie Benbassat

For those who feel at home in mossy glens and secluded lochs. Among the Scottish mountains is where my inspiration runs deep. If you love art that captures the wild magic of nature—you’re in the right place.

I’m Claire Powell, a NY Times bestselling children’s book author-illustrator. I send illustrated postcards and letters from my drawing board, full of sketches, stories, and behind-the-scenes bits, all made to lift your spirits and make you smile.

Sharing the trials and tribulations of a working artist

Comics and musings about illustrating, life, and navigating my 20s through the end of the world.

Becoming a better creative, without burning out or going insane.

Words & Cartoons by Zoe Si

Arts & Entertainment every Monday from Carson Ellis

A peek into the life and sketchbook of a freelance illustrator.

Devotion to the creative life: hands-on guidance, honest reflections, and space to explore the deeper questions of creating and sharing art