Grimm‘s Illustrations

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Children’s Book Illustrator 🖌️ SCBWI Member I create digital and traditional illustrations www.grimms-illustrations.com

A few years ago I learned of Cape Penduline Tits and knew I had to illustrate them. I’m thinking of making a series of amazing animal architects, like beavers or coral. If you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear from you. Hope you enjoy learning about these creatures as much as I did!

Educational children’s poster of the Cape Penduline Tit bird and the nests they build. The nests not only feature a secret entrance, but a large fake entrance to fool predators

Imagine seeing the night sky in a cave. But instead of stars, you’re actually seeing hundreds of insect larvae waiting for their next meal. Ever since I saw the New Zealand glowworms, they’ve been whirring around in my head. I just had to capture the magic of the caves!

Educational poster on New Zealand glowworms. An illustration of a girl caving, staring in wonder at the blue shine of the glowworms. A life cycle and informative text is in the centre. A close-up on the glowworms is on the side. A life cycle and informative text on glowworms.An illustration of a girl caving, staring in wonder at the blue shine of the glowworms.

I could watch the ocean for hours. By Punakaiki NZ the waves were surging with such force that the sea was covered in froth. Studying the water’s movement I was inspired to draw the different shapes of foam. Without realising I created this piece. Scroll through to see the inspiration.

Illustration of white waves on a black background with rocks protruding from the ocean. A boy stands looking out at the ocean.Illustration of white waves on a black background with rocks protruding from the ocean. A boy stands looking out at the ocean.Photo of waves at a rocky coast.

I could watch the ocean for hours. By Punakaiki NZ the waves were surging with such force that the sea was covered in froth. Studying the water’s movement I was inspired to draw the different shapes of foam. Without realising I created this piece. Scroll through to see the inspiration.

Illustration of white waves on a black background with rocks protruding from the ocean. A boy stands looking out at the ocean.Illustration of white waves on a black background with rocks protruding from the ocean. A boy stands looking out at the ocean.Photo of waves at a rocky coast.