Children’s illustration & Print Making

When the day is done and I’m not live illustrating or working on community projects this is what I love to do. I use stamps, lino and collage to create my version of little creatures and people.

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Colorful abstract collage of a bird made from cut-out paper shapes on a white background. The bird features a yellow beak, pink head, and a body with yellow and brown elements. Some fingers are visible holding the paper.
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Colorful illustration of a stylized crocodile with googly eyes and sharp teeth, set against a pink background with a palm tree. Three colorful birds, in blue, yellow, and pink, are perched on the crocodile's back. The artwork is vibrant and playful.
Abstract illustration of a person holding a green and yellow object, with exaggerated features and a distressed expression, wearing a teal shirt and pink shorts.
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Table with colorful paper sheets, a yellow notebook, crafting tools, and a hand picking up a paper piece.
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Hand holding a colorful illustration of a playful crocodile and dinosaur on textured paper, surrounded by abstract shapes and green leaves.
Abstract geometric bird illustration with green, blue, yellow, and pink shapes on a white notebook page.
Illustration of a cartoon character holding a large number one. The character has stylized features, including large eyes, reddish hair, a green jacket, and pink shorts. The background is plain white.
Illustrated print of a cartoon crocodile on a pink background, with three colorful birds on its back, next to a tree.
Craft supplies on a wooden table including colored paper, a blue notebook, a pencil, a red brayer, and cut-out shapes.
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Illustration of a stylized character with pink hair, wearing a patterned shirt, holding a pipe. The text 'Pippin' is written below.
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Illustration of a cartoon character named Merry with large eyes, wearing a green jacket, yellow shirt, and pink shorts, holding a large thumb up.
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Abstract illustration with a dark blue textured background featuring yellow star-like shapes dispersed throughout and a large white curved cutout on the lower right corner.
Abstract illustration of a bird with a blue head, yellow beak, and black eye, and a green body with rounded segments. The bird is standing on a pink rectangle.
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Abstract geometric bird design featuring overlapping shapes in pink, black, and white hues.
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  • Hand holding a sheet with six abstract bird illustrations wearing colorful party hats, photographed indoors.

    Penguin Party Card

    Penguins are not just for Christmas cards, they can party anytime of year.

  • Abstract bird illustration by Tom McLean with geometric shapes, displayed in a plastic sleeve and clipped to a line.

    Bird Prints

    Bird Prints done for the London Illustration Fair

  • A person holding an abstract art print featuring a tree composed of blue and orange shapes. The print is titled "Misprints 10! Original." It is held in a room with art materials and furnishings visible in the background.

    Misprinted Tree

    Often my prints smudge slip and slide but that’s all part of the fun!

  • Abstract art of a bird with geometric shapes and lines, hung by a blue clothespin.

    Robin Print

    Bird Prints done for the London Illustration Fair

  • Geometric bird and tree illustration on paper held indoors.

    Babies Bedroom Print

    Traditional Illustration done for my babies room.

  • Abstract blue bird art print hanging with blue clothespins.

    Bluebird Print

    Bird Prints done for the London Illustration Fair

  • Person holding a colorful abstract print of a dog in a classroom with tables and chairs.

    Puppy Prints

    Golden Labrador Prints done for the London Illustration Fair

  • Abstract bird illustration by Tom McLean with geometric shapes, displayed in a plastic sleeve and clipped to a line.

  • Abstract art of a bird with geometric shapes and lines, hung by a blue clothespin.

  • Geometric bird and tree illustration on paper held indoors.

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