Type arbeid: Illustration

MEETING IN THE WOODS

Illustration with a fox meeting a mouse in the woods. The artwork is surrounded by paint and colored pencils.
childrens book illustration fox and mouse

This illustration, “Meeting in the Forest,” is created using a combination of watercolor, gouache, colored pencils (both regular and watercolor), and fineliner.

This illustration captures a gentle and curious meeting between a fox and a small mouse in glasses, carrying a large pine cone. With its warm, welcoming mood, it’s well suited for children’s books or puzzle illustrations. Careful attention to color and detail creates a playful, imaginative forest atmosphere that speaks to both kids and grown-ups.

LITTLE GARDENER PATTERN DESIGN

little gardener pattern design presentation sheet by poppydesign
little gardener pattern design by poppydesign

The Little Gardener collection is designed with children and the joy of gardening in mind. The project brings together colorful garden and nature-inspired elements such as flowers, strawberries, animals, and clouds, all illustrated in a playful style. The clouds featuring the word “grow” add a gentle educational element, encouraging children to think about growth and nature.

The color palette is bright and playful, combining soft pastels with more saturated tones, making the designs perfect for children’s clothing and other kids’ products. This makes the patterns ideal for a wide range of items, from apparel to accessories such as gardening tools, backpacks, small bags, and notebooks.

Little Gardener is available for licensing or purchase.

PATTERN AND ILLUSTRATION - SNOWMAN

Portfolio sheet snowman
Portfolio sheet snowman

This mini collection was designed around a selected color palette and concept. The process began with hand-drawn sketches in my sketchbook. I eventually chose a snowman motif and concept to develop further.

The sketch was further developed and drawn in Procreate. The snowman was created in multiple layers, making it easy to adjust colors and other details.

Once the main illustration was completed, I began sketching patterns that could complement and further develop the theme.