The importance of reading cannot be underestimated, as it benefits both their wellbeing and mental health. More importantly, reading with your child can be great fun.

This holiday season, we recommend purchasing your young ones a good book. Award-winning designer, author, and illustrator, Lisa Stickley should be on top of your list. Trained at Central Saint Martins and the Royal College of Art, her titles include The Wobbly Waitress, Bernard Makes A Splash! and Dress Like Mummy.

According to Stickley, her inspiration is found close to home. Inspired by her daughters’ everyday musings, her stories are told from a fresh untainted view of the world that children can relate to.

“The thing I love about children is they observe the tiniest stuff,” observed Stickley in an interview with Books with Baby. “We grown-ups are so busy nowadays, with work and social media.”

She also acknowledges the importance of encouraging children to enjoy reading as much as possible. “Before doing my books, I hadn’t drawn people for years,” she explains. “I was scared of it. So I sat down and had a proper look at artists and designers I loved, and tried to put myself in their shoes to get started. It freed me up and now I love it!”

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With clients as big as Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and Disney, chances are you’ve seen her work without even realizing it. “A typical Hsinping Pan-illustration features bright colors and fun characters,” she further explained in an interview with Flow Magazine. “I also love geometric shapes, and really like to add a face on the objects.”

Her work ranges from book covers and children’s books to commercials, movies, and music videos. “Drawing is a way to express and entertain myself,” says Pan. “So, when I don’t have any commissioned projects, I work on my own projects, because drawing is so much fun.”

But though her images might seem simple, they’re anything but simplistic. With a Master’s degree at the University of Southern California in Animation and Digital Arts, Pan’s films have been played at festivals worldwide and received the first prize at Taiwan’s international animation festival, and her illustrations have won the bronze prize of 3×3 Magazine.

You’ll want to check her out.

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“I have always been drawing and ‘creating’ things and never really wanted to do anything else,” said Wiehle in and interview with Lake. “I think I would be completely terrible at an office job.” On top of her work as a freelance illustrator, and having written 10 books so far, Wiehle is also a founding member of Paper Ghost Studio, a small illustration studio and gallery space in Candler Park, Atlanta, where she has been organizing art shows for the last two years.

Based in Atlanta, GA, she admits to drawing inspiration from her childhood in Germany, where she was raised in an old farmhouse in a tiny village. Being surrounded by sheep, horses, and chickens, it comes as no surprise that animals, in all shapes and forms, make a constant appearance throughout her work.

“I still travel back to Germany as much as I can,” says Wiehle, “so I can spend time with my family and friends and get my fill of the German breakfast and riding the train around Europe.” Her illustrations might provide you with more insight into her favorite environments.

The post Introduce Your Children to the Animal Kingdom With These Illustrations appeared first on MobiSpirit.

Now a proud mother of two, her brand is still going strong, catering to both children and children at heart. Based around colorful designs and naive, playful characters, Poppekins’ features an array of paper goodies and other delights, ranging from prints and cards to custom made birth announcements, party invites, and portraits.

“My first illustrations were mainly colorful animals, personalized name prints and cartoons,” van der Meer relayed in an interview with the Printed blog. A fashion designer by trade, creativity comes easy for her. But when she needs the extra push she turns to her children for inspiration.

“They inspire me every day with their curious outlook on life and all the funny things they say,” she says. “Their colorful toys and books give me so much inspiration too,” she went on to say, adding that Dick Bruna is one of her favorites, as well as all the bold colors and patterns of the ’70s. 

Follow her Instagram for a spot of fun.

The post It’s All Sunshine and Rainbows With Poppekins appeared first on MobiSpirit.

A printmaking graduate from the Ontario College of Art and Design, Galletta realized there was a need for a brand like Kiriki Press after failing to find a good enough (cute enough) pattern to make her niece an embroidered doll.

“I couldn’t afford to buy her anything, but I hoped to make up for it with my time,” she explained in a short piece she posted on her website. Alas, she soon found out that it was difficult to find contemporary embroidery patterns that weren’t overly simplistic, let alone embroidered doll patterns. And so, she ended up designing her own. “As I was making Madeleine’s owls, I became fascinated with embroidery: the vibrant colors, the countless variety of stitches, the calming effect it had on me,” she writes.

A couple years later, and Kiriki Press has amassed thousands of followers on Instagram and has been featured in publications like Canadian Living, Chatelaine, Bust Magazine, and Homespun. Scrolling through the brand’s Instagram page might just get you inspired to start embroidering!

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“Most of the illustrations start with an urge to draw a particular thing,” she told Love Print Studio, explaining her creative process. “I’ll make a few drawings of the subject, sometimes 2 or 3, sometimes even more! Then I scan the drawing or painting and clean it up on the computer.”

“Children’s books are an endless source of inspiration and wonder for me and I love the current trend for more ‘arty’, interesting styles,” she relayed. “Though my work is very ‘illustrative’, I often look to painters and fine artists for inspiration. I think it’s good for illustrators to look beyond their peers in order to keep their work looking fresh.”

Having studied illustration at Kingston University and graduated in 2005, she now resides in Walthamstow and is represented by Arabella Stein at The Bright Agency. But you can also follow her progress online, through her Instagram page.

The post Laura Hughes’ Illustrations Capture the Essence of Being a Child appeared first on MobiSpirit.

According to Donnelly, some of his most successful commissions have been a direct result of side projects. “Personal work is the key to growing as an illustrator,” he told Inky Goodness. “The freedom to experiment outside of a brief… a chance to make mistakes and discover happy accidents. Keeping a sketchbook is a big part of that.”

With over 20 years of experience under his belt, Donnelly has had time to refine his now recognizable style, which draws inspiration from mid-century design, folk art, and vintage print. “My style seems to be able to cross over and work for different clients,” he says. “There’s a good vibe element to my work which I suppose appeals to people so it helps to sell products.”

But as his clientele is varied, from branding jobs and editorial to children’s book publishing, his artistic style also has room for flexibility. The result is playful and all-around wonderful. See for yourself.

The post The All-Around Wonderful Illustrations of Peter Donnelly appeared first on MobiSpirit.

“It’s a challenge to tell a story or to translate an idea and, at the same time, give the viewers enough space for their own thoughts and interpretations,” she admitted in interview with AIGA Eye on Design.

A member of the German illustration collective “Parallel Universe,” as well as self-publishing her own zines and books, there’s no shortage of work for Laakso. But her road to becoming a full-time illustrator wasn’t a straight one, full of twists and turns.

Having first studied graphic design, she admits that she “did a lot drawing” during her studies, but was too shy to take it seriously. “After [receiving] my Bachelor of Arts, I moved to Berlin and that’s when I started to work hard on my drawing skills,” she says. “I was so happy about my decision that my euphoria helped me survive the difficult time after graduation when I didn’t have a real job. I worked on personal projects and, for the first time, felt free by drawing.”

Take a look at some of our favorite pieces by her.

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In 2013, Furmansky got inspired by his younger sister’s cute drawings and had the idea to turn her creations into forever-lasting stuffed animal friends. The response from the customers was amazing and the company has sold more than 8,000 unique plush toys since its launch. Furmansky says that bringing children’s artwork to life and providing a product that’s so different than cookie-cutter mass-produced toys is an incredibly satisfying work. The most challenging part of the work, he adds, is “walking the line between making every toy look adorable, yet remaining true to the child artist’s vision.”

With children’s imagination being endless, Budsies have a lot of work on their hands. Check out some of the one-of-a-kind toys they’ve made so far below!

The post An Innovative Company Brings Children’s Drawings to Life as Plush Toys appeared first on MobiSpirit.

Their parents support what they do and dedicate their time to properly reference photos and to find fitting materials for the perfect costumes. The apparition of twins as Weeping Angels from Doctor Who was so realistic that the participants of the convention could hardly believe they weren’t real statues.

The twins have been able to express their art and the same time have a lot of fun. Their work has gained recognition from people all over the world. The facts that they are amazing and terrifying at the same time mesmerizes so many people.

Twin Chihiro & Chieko’s love playing cosplay and nerdy adventures and do not have plans of stopping this any time soon.

Check their photos below.

The post Twins Impress With Their Cosplays and Nerdy Adventures appeared first on MobiSpirit.

The importance of reading cannot be underestimated, as it benefits both their wellbeing and mental health. More importantly, reading with your child can be great fun.

This holiday season, we recommend purchasing your young ones a good book. Award-winning designer, author, and illustrator, Lisa Stickley should be on top of your list. Trained at Central Saint Martins and the Royal College of Art, her titles include The Wobbly Waitress, Bernard Makes A Splash! and Dress Like Mummy.

According to Stickley, her inspiration is found close to home. Inspired by her daughters’ everyday musings, her stories are told from a fresh untainted view of the world that children can relate to.

“The thing I love about children is they observe the tiniest stuff,” observed Stickley in an interview with Books with Baby. “We grown-ups are so busy nowadays, with work and social media.”

She also acknowledges the importance of encouraging children to enjoy reading as much as possible. “Before doing my books, I hadn’t drawn people for years,” she explains. “I was scared of it. So I sat down and had a proper look at artists and designers I loved, and tried to put myself in their shoes to get started. It freed me up and now I love it!”

The post Introduce Your Children to Author and Illustrator Lisa Stickley appeared first on MobiSpirit.

With clients as big as Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and Disney, chances are you’ve seen her work without even realizing it. “A typical Hsinping Pan-illustration features bright colors and fun characters,” she further explained in an interview with Flow Magazine. “I also love geometric shapes, and really like to add a face on the objects.”

Her work ranges from book covers and children’s books to commercials, movies, and music videos. “Drawing is a way to express and entertain myself,” says Pan. “So, when I don’t have any commissioned projects, I work on my own projects, because drawing is so much fun.”

But though her images might seem simple, they’re anything but simplistic. With a Master’s degree at the University of Southern California in Animation and Digital Arts, Pan’s films have been played at festivals worldwide and received the first prize at Taiwan’s international animation festival, and her illustrations have won the bronze prize of 3×3 Magazine.

You’ll want to check her out.

The post This Illustrator Makes Us Feel Nostalgic appeared first on MobiSpirit.

“I have always been drawing and ‘creating’ things and never really wanted to do anything else,” said Wiehle in and interview with Lake. “I think I would be completely terrible at an office job.” On top of her work as a freelance illustrator, and having written 10 books so far, Wiehle is also a founding member of Paper Ghost Studio, a small illustration studio and gallery space in Candler Park, Atlanta, where she has been organizing art shows for the last two years.

Based in Atlanta, GA, she admits to drawing inspiration from her childhood in Germany, where she was raised in an old farmhouse in a tiny village. Being surrounded by sheep, horses, and chickens, it comes as no surprise that animals, in all shapes and forms, make a constant appearance throughout her work.

“I still travel back to Germany as much as I can,” says Wiehle, “so I can spend time with my family and friends and get my fill of the German breakfast and riding the train around Europe.” Her illustrations might provide you with more insight into her favorite environments.

The post Introduce Your Children to the Animal Kingdom With These Illustrations appeared first on MobiSpirit.

Now a proud mother of two, her brand is still going strong, catering to both children and children at heart. Based around colorful designs and naive, playful characters, Poppekins’ features an array of paper goodies and other delights, ranging from prints and cards to custom made birth announcements, party invites, and portraits.

“My first illustrations were mainly colorful animals, personalized name prints and cartoons,” van der Meer relayed in an interview with the Printed blog. A fashion designer by trade, creativity comes easy for her. But when she needs the extra push she turns to her children for inspiration.

“They inspire me every day with their curious outlook on life and all the funny things they say,” she says. “Their colorful toys and books give me so much inspiration too,” she went on to say, adding that Dick Bruna is one of her favorites, as well as all the bold colors and patterns of the ’70s. 

Follow her Instagram for a spot of fun.

The post It’s All Sunshine and Rainbows With Poppekins appeared first on MobiSpirit.

A printmaking graduate from the Ontario College of Art and Design, Galletta realized there was a need for a brand like Kiriki Press after failing to find a good enough (cute enough) pattern to make her niece an embroidered doll.

“I couldn’t afford to buy her anything, but I hoped to make up for it with my time,” she explained in a short piece she posted on her website. Alas, she soon found out that it was difficult to find contemporary embroidery patterns that weren’t overly simplistic, let alone embroidered doll patterns. And so, she ended up designing her own. “As I was making Madeleine’s owls, I became fascinated with embroidery: the vibrant colors, the countless variety of stitches, the calming effect it had on me,” she writes.

A couple years later, and Kiriki Press has amassed thousands of followers on Instagram and has been featured in publications like Canadian Living, Chatelaine, Bust Magazine, and Homespun. Scrolling through the brand’s Instagram page might just get you inspired to start embroidering!

The post Michelle Galletta Will Motivate You to Take on Embroidery appeared first on MobiSpirit.

“Most of the illustrations start with an urge to draw a particular thing,” she told Love Print Studio, explaining her creative process. “I’ll make a few drawings of the subject, sometimes 2 or 3, sometimes even more! Then I scan the drawing or painting and clean it up on the computer.”

“Children’s books are an endless source of inspiration and wonder for me and I love the current trend for more ‘arty’, interesting styles,” she relayed. “Though my work is very ‘illustrative’, I often look to painters and fine artists for inspiration. I think it’s good for illustrators to look beyond their peers in order to keep their work looking fresh.”

Having studied illustration at Kingston University and graduated in 2005, she now resides in Walthamstow and is represented by Arabella Stein at The Bright Agency. But you can also follow her progress online, through her Instagram page.

The post Laura Hughes’ Illustrations Capture the Essence of Being a Child appeared first on MobiSpirit.

According to Donnelly, some of his most successful commissions have been a direct result of side projects. “Personal work is the key to growing as an illustrator,” he told Inky Goodness. “The freedom to experiment outside of a brief… a chance to make mistakes and discover happy accidents. Keeping a sketchbook is a big part of that.”

With over 20 years of experience under his belt, Donnelly has had time to refine his now recognizable style, which draws inspiration from mid-century design, folk art, and vintage print. “My style seems to be able to cross over and work for different clients,” he says. “There’s a good vibe element to my work which I suppose appeals to people so it helps to sell products.”

But as his clientele is varied, from branding jobs and editorial to children’s book publishing, his artistic style also has room for flexibility. The result is playful and all-around wonderful. See for yourself.

The post The All-Around Wonderful Illustrations of Peter Donnelly appeared first on MobiSpirit.

“It’s a challenge to tell a story or to translate an idea and, at the same time, give the viewers enough space for their own thoughts and interpretations,” she admitted in interview with AIGA Eye on Design.

A member of the German illustration collective “Parallel Universe,” as well as self-publishing her own zines and books, there’s no shortage of work for Laakso. But her road to becoming a full-time illustrator wasn’t a straight one, full of twists and turns.

Having first studied graphic design, she admits that she “did a lot drawing” during her studies, but was too shy to take it seriously. “After [receiving] my Bachelor of Arts, I moved to Berlin and that’s when I started to work hard on my drawing skills,” she says. “I was so happy about my decision that my euphoria helped me survive the difficult time after graduation when I didn’t have a real job. I worked on personal projects and, for the first time, felt free by drawing.”

Take a look at some of our favorite pieces by her.

The post Riikka Laakso Overcame Her Shyness and Became an Illustrator appeared first on MobiSpirit.

In 2013, Furmansky got inspired by his younger sister’s cute drawings and had the idea to turn her creations into forever-lasting stuffed animal friends. The response from the customers was amazing and the company has sold more than 8,000 unique plush toys since its launch. Furmansky says that bringing children’s artwork to life and providing a product that’s so different than cookie-cutter mass-produced toys is an incredibly satisfying work. The most challenging part of the work, he adds, is “walking the line between making every toy look adorable, yet remaining true to the child artist’s vision.”

With children’s imagination being endless, Budsies have a lot of work on their hands. Check out some of the one-of-a-kind toys they’ve made so far below!

The post An Innovative Company Brings Children’s Drawings to Life as Plush Toys appeared first on MobiSpirit.

Their parents support what they do and dedicate their time to properly reference photos and to find fitting materials for the perfect costumes. The apparition of twins as Weeping Angels from Doctor Who was so realistic that the participants of the convention could hardly believe they weren’t real statues.

The twins have been able to express their art and the same time have a lot of fun. Their work has gained recognition from people all over the world. The facts that they are amazing and terrifying at the same time mesmerizes so many people.

Twin Chihiro & Chieko’s love playing cosplay and nerdy adventures and do not have plans of stopping this any time soon.

Check their photos below.

The post Twins Impress With Their Cosplays and Nerdy Adventures appeared first on MobiSpirit.