Anyone can do Inktober, just pick up a pen and start drawing! So as children’s illustrators, (which some of us are!) we love to take part in anything that allows us to play with different drawing styles, types of drawing, and different mediums with which to paint and do art. Here at happydesigner we got…
Meet The Piggles
So who are the happydesigner Guinea Pigs? If you keep up with the happydesigner social media channels (Facebook, Instagram or Twitter) you’ll have seen the stars of the happydesigner show; George, Bungle and Zippy! They now have their own page on this site, and they’re working hard with Sarah (although let’s face it, it’s mostly…
We Love Wildlife!
Bats, Slugs and Snails! There are many things we get asked to illustrate on a daily basis, and some things can really make us do big silly grins! A firm favourite of everyone is the day we get to draw bugs. Slugs, snails, butterflies, all manner of tiny insects and worms, buzzy bees; you name…
Strong and Mighty Max
Strong and Mighty Max Children’s book illustration/Educational illustration Written by Kristina Gray “Strong and Mighty Max” is just that, he’s a little boy who is strong and mighty! He also happens to have achondroplasia, which means his bones don’t grow in the same way lots of peoples’ bones do. Max’s creator, Kristina Gray, a mother of a child…
The Benefits of Being Owned By a Pup
Life With a Mutt There are many, many reasons why owning a dog is an amazing adventure. With a dog, you have a loyal companion. This works both ways, because you become the loyal companion for your pooch as well. Dogs have the ability to cheer us up, and they can help us to get…
Celebrating National Parents’ Day
Parents. We all have them. Sometimes we love them, sometimes they drive us up the wall! Sometimes they aren’t related to us, and sometimes they can’t be with us. But we’ve all got someone we can thank for getting us to where we are today. Parents play a vital role in the lives of children….
Children Books Are the Foundation for Quality Learning and Education
Children are consistently learning, starting at birth. Their daily experiences help to construct a foundation for their mental development and enhancement for many years to come. Reading children’s books provides the greatest opportunity for little ones to excel in education from childhood to young adults. The introduction of children’s books at early stages in life…
A very Happydesigner sees her children’s books go off to print!
I have been very excited to be working in partnership with a good friend on a new set of children’s books. The Busy Body Series, is a new set of books teaching children (well some adults too…) all about the body and how things work. Heather and I first met 3 years ago and we…
Most Beloved Children’s Christmas Stories
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…. colourful lights, beautifully decorated trees, glistening snow, and of course, presents! Everyone is starting to get into the holiday spirit. We are all busy shopping, decorating, baking and spending time with loved ones. Children are dreaming of sugar plum fairies, magical snowmen and flying reindeer. Every child…
