Hello everyone! I'm super excited to share the 'Lift the flap - Opposites' children's book I have worked on at the start of this year, with Vaaranam publishers (Australia) who produce high-end Tamil (South Asian language) children's books, mainly for kids promoting diversity in terms of language and culture in children's books.

It was a journey, I have started pursuing illustration full time from the start of this year and I made huge progress in the journey, I'm learning a lot every day and I have to be thankful for svs learn to have helped me alot in this process.

Incorporating diversity in visual representation is important to show a sense of acceptance, understanding, and relatability to children across all cultures and races and I'm very happy to have been part of this project.

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Until the mice stole the treats... !!!!!!

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I have just wrapped up Folktale week, the first illustration challenge I was part of.
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Hello everyone! I'm new to the forum. Anyone joining folktale week? This is my first time, I loved the prompts!!! I wanted to explore this year's prompts with a little twist of my own.

This piece is inspired by the classic tale of Knight and Dragon with a little twist of my own.

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Hello, I'm planning on signing up for the 3-month mentorship with Giuseppe Castellano, I would like to hear reviews of this program if anyone has had experience with it. How beneficial is it, how does the program run?
Are there any other good mentorship programs for a short-term period?

@KayPotter I never thought of this till now, but like @Braden-Hallett said I would love a mention of my background in Architecture since I believe those skills show that I can bring something different to the plate. But your point does make sense, I have reworked around with the words there, to not make it too direct.

@NessIllustration Thank you for all your kind words! I will work on my portfolio and launch a website in the near future before I apply.

I was actually accepted to scad this year but have decided against it since I found it way too expensive, will be looking for other schools in U.k.

I'm currently looking for recommendations for the Best Children's chapter books and novels (Young adult and children) released in the timeline of 2020 to now, would love to hear your recommendations.

I'm planning on splurging on some recent releases, right now on my list are Aggie Morton serries by Nosy Crow.

@Annaaronson All the best, you’re work is really good, I’m sure you will have multiple offers from agents. Thank you, I’m excited to start my mentor ship.

@Kerisa-Greene wow, this is amazing and very productive. I’m signing right away, I’ll update here once my mentor ship starts.

@Annaaronson Omg! sounds wonderful, I'm super excited to start. Share your inta or online portfolio. Would love to see your work.

@Katie-Kordesh Sounds wonderful! Your art style is lovely, I have a couple of questions regarding the mentorship, can I dm you on instagram?

Hello, I'm planning on signing up for the 3-month mentorship with Giuseppe Castellano, I would like to hear reviews of this program if anyone has had experience with it. How beneficial is it, how does the program run?
Are there any other good mentorship programs for a short-term period?

@willicreate This is really helpful, thank you!

@Asyas_illos will do that thank you

@lizardillo Thank you so much Liza ️ Reason I have added those two books to one slot is because they are baby board books part of the learning series by that publisher. I wish to add my picture books separately but keep this series together in one slot.

Also, graphic design skill is such a handy skill to have if you are an illustrator, many pro illustrators who are graphic designers do put it in there bio.

@KayPotter I never thought of this till now, but like @Braden-Hallett said I would love a mention of my background in Architecture since I believe those skills show that I can bring something different to the plate. But your point does make sense, I have reworked around with the words there, to not make it too direct.