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Picture Book Bootcamp: Tiny Storytelling Assignment ;)
Q&A time | Hey people, where are you? Let’s chat!
Brand new voice-over video tutorial
Hey there! I just released this funny voice-over tutorial on my Patreon. You can grab a full sketch to follow easily. See you there!
How to Draw a Sassy Duckling | Easter Drawing Challenge #4
Draw with Me | Voice-over Tutorial
Haven’t joined the Easter Drawing Challenge yet? This is number #3, so jump into a 45-minute voice-over tutorial and draw a cute Bunny and Peep Squad! Perfect for beginners to level up your drawing and Procreate skills. Try also the first two drawing quick sessions for free: Mini Duckie Tutorial | Easter Drawing Challenge #2 […]
How to Draw Bunny and the Peep Squad | Easter Drawing Challenge #3
Picture Book Bootcamp | The size of your book 1.a
Mini Duckie Tutorial | Easter Drawing Challenge #2
Wallpapers & Stickers, New on the feed!
So excited to share my new phone wallpapers and stickers with these tiny mini cute fellas! Check out my new post and grab all of them!
Wallpapers & Stickers | Grab it here!
Chick Sketch Study | Easter Drawing Challenge #1
Join my Easter Drawing Challenge! (Sunday’s Tutorials)
Our Christmas Drawing Challenge was super fun, and you, my lovely Patreons, did an amazing job! Well, let’s draw together again :) If you want to check what this challenge looked like and maybe give it a try with some Christmas tutorials, jump right here! We start on Sunday! This Easter Challenge will be a […]
Work Update and Progress Sharing
Character design is my favorite part of picture books! And I would like to share with you not only the newest member of my illustrated family, but also my progress over the years in octopus drawing. I’m self-taught, no fancy schools, no art classes. Just me, my determination and love for drawing. And I not […]
Recap January & February 2026
Let’s take a look back at what happened here in the first two months of 2026. I’m super happy we are still growing, and we have almost 700 members! Video Tutorials Can you believe I created over 40 voice-over video tutorials where I teach you how to draw step-by-step, along with useful Procreate tips & […]
Get a taste (for 7 days): Picture Book Bootcamp
I set up this post in the Little Art Club Tier for 7 days, so you can get a taste of the Picture Book Bootcamp. Then it will be exclusive to members of the Let’s Make Children’s Book Tier. So jump here, and explore character design :)))
Picture Book Bootcamp | Character Design 7.a
Work Update / Character Design Shark
Shark / Character Design / Full Process Video
How to make your own picture book series just started!
Finally, Picture Book Bootcamp is here! Who is the series intended for? This series is perfect for everyone who wants to create a picture book. You can be an author with a final manuscript in your hand / you can be newbie illustrator or someone who long to be an illustrator and need help with […]
Super Simple Valentine’s Drawing
Learn how to draw these cute lovey-dovey cats in a few simple steps. Join me and follow step-by-step guidelines, grab a fur brush, color palette, a sketch and also a free PNG sticker with my own full illustration. Happy Valentine’s Day :)
Valentine’s Guideline: How to Draw Lovey-Dovey Cats in a few easy steps
How to schedule a picture book: Realistic timelines for illustrators
News & Updates & Upcoming…
Hey, my sweet Patreons! Here is a little update, news and other stuff you can look forward to in the upcoming months :) Upcoming Drawing Challenge (plus a contest) Our Christmas Drawing Challenge had a lovely response, so I decided to do it again, this time for a Spring/Easter theme. More details coming soon! If […]
Step-by-step Drawing Video Tutorial
Did you know that drawing a flying pig can be so easy? (and super fun too :)) Join me for this full voice-over & step-by-step tutorial + grab a free PNG sketch for easy following, an amazing fur brush and two fully prepared backgrounds. You will learn a lot of new skills & techniques that […]
Draw a cute flying Pig / full voice-over & step-by-step tutorial
Cover Design for Picture Book
Are you curious how to handle cover design for a picture book with 12, 11 or even 24 characters? Find it out in my new post + useful tips for cover design!
How to Create a Picture Book Cover when you have a Gazillion Characters
Character Design Tutorial / Draw a cute bunny in pants with me
How to Draw a Charming Mermaid / A Full Process Video
Are you ready for a fun assignment?
New Drawing Session Tier and Winners of Christmas Drawing Challenge!
This post has two parts, so bear with me :) New Tier: Individual Drawing Session You might have noticed the “Let’s Connect Tier” membership options. It’s perfect if you want to get some specific tip, advice, or guidance for your particular situation, sketch, struggle, illustration, or question… in the children’s book field. But I also […]
The other side of my art
How to Draw a Mermaid tail / Full Process Video
Work in Progress vs. Final Covers / Behind the Scenes
November & December Recap / Catch up on all news and updates!
Let’s recap the last two months! Today is also a perfect time for reflection, balance, and making New Year’s plans! Share your thoughts, plans, dreams, and also assessments of the past year in the comments. And Happy New Year! :) Recap & Updates In November, my Patreon went through a few changes (check out all […]
Ho ho ho, Merry Christmas!
My wonderful Patreon family, I wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year! I hope to see you here again in 2026, and that we’ll draw together, learn new skills, level up our artwork, and explore new corners of creativity. My dearest Patreons And my special thank you to my […]
What is your goal here?
A little surprise for All Free Members and a recap III.
We finished last week of our Christmas Drawing Challenge! But don’t worry if you are still in process, you have plenty of time to catch up and share at least 5 of your drawings in our Christmas Chat to get a chance to win the prize! But I hope it isn’t just about the prize, […]
I’m so proud of you, my lovely Patreons…
I’m super excited to share some drawings from my Patreons who joined the Christmas Drawing challenge! And I believe many more drawings still will come :) I released 15 posts in this challenge, sharing many voice-over tutorials, different drawing styles, tips & tricks, new skills, and brushes, so I hope you learned a lot. I’m […]
Draw a Tiny Bird / Christmas Challenge #15
Draw a cute Bunny with a Mailbox / part II. / Christmas Challenge #14
Draw a cute Bunny with a Mailbox / part I. sketch / Christmas Challenge #13
Mini Tutorial: Doodle Bear / Christmas Challenge #12
Draw Cats in the Christmas Stockings / Christmas Challenge #11
A little surprise for All Free Members and a recap II.
We have finished the second week of the Christmas Drawing Challenge, you can catch up on what you missed over the Sunday :) My dear supporting Patreons This week was amazing, I saw a lot of wonderful, cute and fun drawings! Let me know which tutorial you enjoyed the most and which one was the […]
Draw a Cute Christmas Birdie / Christmas Challenge #10
Draw your own Christmas Tree / Christmas Challenge #9
Draw a Gift with a Bow / Christmas Challenge #8
Draw a Grumpy Christmas Cat / Christmas Challenge #7
Sketch a Busy Elves’ Workshop / Christmas Challenge #6 (the second part)
A little surprise for All Free Members and a recap
We have finished the first week of the Christmas Drawing Challenge, you can catch up on what you missed over the weekend :) My dear supporting Patreons I’m truly proud of all of you who joined my drawing challenge; you created amazing illustrations! Let me know which tutorial you enjoyed the most and which one […]
Sketch a Busy Elves’ Workshop / Christmas Challenge #5
Draw an Arty Bear / Christmas Challenge #4
Draw a Fluffy Rudolph the Reindeer / Christmas Challenge #3
Draw a Cheerful Snowman / Christmas Challenge #2
Draw a cute Penguin / Christmas Challenge #1
Join my Cozy Christmas Drawing Challenge! 🎄 (Daily Tutorials)
Ho ho ho, my sweet gingerbread cookies! Tomorrow, on December 1st, I’m launching a huge, amazing Christmas drawing challenge! A new illustration every day, and there’s a prize at the end! Daily Drawing Through easy voice-over tutorials, we’ll make a Christmas illustration every day, 18 in total (I believe!!!). There will be daily videos, but […]
How to Draw a Funny Llama in a Christmas Outfit
Create your own children’s book with me, step by step!
Yes, you can do it! For yourself, your friend, a family member, or even a client (if you’re already at that stage!). I will guide you through the entire process, from manuscript to completed book, ready for publishing. Step-by-step. But let me start from the beginning… Hello! :) I have exciting news for all of […]
The Book is Complete! See All Finished Spreads & The Cover
Draw a Snowflake using amazing Procreate tools!
Easy Drawing Kitty Tutorial :)
How to Draw Ocean Foam Lines / mini tutorial with PNG template
Big News! Simplified Tiers, Lower Prices & A New Discord Community!
Hello, my lovely art family! Can you believe it’s been six months since we began this creative journey together? I’ve poured my heart into creating nearly 100 posts for you, and it’s incredible to see our community grow so quickly: almost 500 members! To celebrate this milestone, and to ensure my content remains sustainable and […]
Let’s draw a cute Jellyfish!
Process Video | Cute Jellyfish
Overlooked Pages of the Story | part 3: The End…
Clipping Mask & Alpha Lock
October Recap | Spooky Season :)
My dearest mates! Our creative family grows super quickly! We hit 450 members :) If you haven’t picked any tier yet, maybe it’s a perfect time to explore all membership options and give it a try. Don’t stress too much, you can cancel or switch membership any time. And feel free to chat with me […]
Spooky Bookmarks and Coloring Sheets
Draw a Spooky Cat with Me!
Last Spooky Tutorial, already the third in a row! And my favorite one :) Go at your own pace This one might be a little bit harder than those tutorials before, but I believe you can do this, even as a newbie artist! However I mentioned it in a pumpkin tutorial, but it’s super important, […]
Happy Lazy Doodle Weekend!
Hey there! As you probably noticed (I hope so!) I post here a lot of tutorials and tips/tricks/advice/experience, and so on. But sometimes it can be so joyful and calming just to watch some doodles. Well, this is exactly like that. Pour a cup of coffee, watch and relax ;) Explore another way of drawing, […]
Draw a Scary-Cute Pumpkin with Me / part II
Draw a Scary-Cute Pumpkin with Me!
Hey there! Our Halloween Spooky Drawing continues with this beginner-friendly tutorial that you can finish in under 30 minutes. I encourage you to read the text in my posts below the tutorials! I can’t jam all the info into one video 😏 so you can also find some useful thoughts below! If you learn something […]
Essential Drawing Tips: Ways of Coloring, Shading, Highlights and much more
Spooky October Prompt 🖤
Spooky Sketches & Stamps
Spooky Drawing Time Coming :)
Happy October :) I created fun and cute spooky mini-series with beginner-friendly tutorials. In this first part we will draw a cute ghost under 30 minutes! You will learn a lot of skills We will go together through each step, from sketch to final details and a simple background. Even though this is for beginners, […]
How I Became a Children’s Book Illustrator
☕ Pour yourself a cozy cup of coffee or tea and join me for a moment, I’d love to share my story with you, my journey into the world of children’s book illustration. Before you imagine some fancy art school story, let me stop you right there. 😄 When I started, I had no professional […]
