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William Irvine's Children's Books
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Children's picture books should be more than a book with pictures. The art should tell the story all on its own, and expand upon the narrative to foster a deep appreciation of the author's vision. I'm open to new projects to help you expand your vision.
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"I have seen what could be and asked why not."
-- Pablo Picasso

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January 28, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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When I was a visiting author, this (unpublished) story was requested most frequently. Teachers loved how the theme validated self-reliant entertainment.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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I'm sharing the first nine illustrations (some as line art) for the next picture book in the Fred and Ethan Adventure Series: Trolls' Bridges and Nasty Ogres.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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"There are so many Ogres!" That's what Ethan told Fred when they saw the Ogre's Grand Hall. And, it looked like the Ogre King was about to smash the Trolls' source of magic!
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"There are so many Ogres!" That's what Ethan told Fred when they peeked through a doorway into the Ogre's Grand Hall. To make matters worse, it looked like the Ogre King was about to smash the Trolls' source of magic! This is the 9th illustration, a two-page spread, for my work-in-progress children's picture book, Trolls' Bridges and Nasty Ogres. The story follows Ethan and his loyal dog, Fred, as they seek to recover the Trolls' source of magic from the evil Ogres. I initially didn't plan on completing this one, leaving it as "ink" outlines for the book dummy. But it seemed like a good idea to dive in, as I needed to get a feel for the Ogre's character design and scale of their secret lair.
January 11, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Every time I say, "This is my most complex piece yet," I seem to find a way to make something even more complex for "Trolls' Bridges and Nasty Ogres." The next step is "digital watercolor."
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To wrap up 2025, I just completed the line art for the 9th illustration in my children's picture book, Trolls' Bridges and Nasty Ogres. Every time I say, "This is my most complex piece yet," I seem to find a way to make something even more complex. In this scene, after accepting the mission to recover the Trolls' source of magic, Ethan turns a corner in the Ogre lair to find a horde of Ogres. And it looks like the Ogre King is about to smash the Trolls' magic gem! This is a two-page spread, and the next step is "digital watercolor." Seeking representation, see more at https://www.studio-w.art/kidlit
December 31, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Trolls' Bridges and Nasty Ogres, celebrates imagination and self-directed flights of fancy. It features Ethan and his dog, Fred, enjoying an inventive adventure. No screens. No AI. Just him, his loyal friend, and unbridled imagination.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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I just wrapped up the lineart for the next two illustrations for the second book in the Fred and Ethan Adventure Series: Trolls' Bridges and Nasty Ogres.
Seeking representation. Learn more at www.studio-w.art/kidlit
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December 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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I approach each piece of artwork for children's picture books as if this is the one that will inspire them to dream and draw. Because, at a young age, that's what set my art journey in motion.
It's not an easy path to take. But it's my path, and I embrace it.
#kidlit #scbwi #kidlitart #imagination
December 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Wow, thank YOU!
December 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Promoting wild flights of fancy is critical to the development of young brains. Imagination is the brain's muscle memory for critical thinking.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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I just completed my most complex children's book artwork so far, the fourth illustration (and 2-page spread) for Trolls' Bridges and Nasty Ogres.
Seeking representation: www.studio-w.art/kidlit
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I just completed my most complex children's book artwork so far, the fourth illustration (and 2-page spread) for Trolls' Bridges and Nasty Ogres. In this scene, after Ethan accepts his mission to save the source of the Trolls' magic, he crosses under the Troll's bridge to enter a magic land of broken mountains, twisted trees, and bizarre bushes. It's a good thing Ogres are scared of dogs, because he and Fred are off to find the secret Ogre lair. Seeking representation, see more at https://www.studio-w.art/kidlit #kidlit #kidliitart #childrensbookillustrator #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #childrensbookart #childrensbookartist #Imagination #imaginationiseverything #fantasy #digitalart
December 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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After a brief consultation with Fred, Ethan's adventure in imagination begins to soar as he wonders about the strange bottle they found on the beach.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Encouraging wild flights of fancy is so very important. Imagination is the brain's muscle memory for critical thinking.
Seeking representation: www.studio-w.art/bb
#kidlit #kidliitart #childrensbookillustrator #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #childrensbookartist #Imagination #fantasy #digitalart
December 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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What would you do if you found something strange on the beach? If you're Ethan, you turn that find into an adventure of unbridled imagination.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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On a bright spring day, Fred and Ethan meet a Troll under the old bridge at the park. They learn that Trolls are responsible for holding up all the bridges in the world, and they need help.
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On a bright spring day, Fred and Ethan meet a Troll under the old bridge at the park. They learn that Trolls are responsible for holding up all the bridges in the world, and they need help. Here, the Troll offers Ethan a magic stone to aid him in the quest to recover the source of their magic from the evil Ogres. This is the just-completed third artwork for my children's picture book, Trolls' Bridges and Nasty Ogres, the second book in the Fred and Ethan Adventures series. Seeking representation, see more at https://www.studio-w.art/kidlit
December 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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I approach each piece of artwork for children's picture books as if this is the one that will inspire them to dream and draw. Because, at a young age, that's what set my art journey in motion.
It's not an easy path to take. But it's my path, and I embrace it.
#kidlit #kidliitart #scbwi #digitalart
December 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Children's picture books should be more than a book with pictures. The art should tell the story all on its own, and even expand upon the narrative to foster a deep appreciation of the author's vision.
www.studio-w.art/kidlit
#kidlit #kidliitart #scbwi #digitalart #imagination #picturebooks
December 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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I'm Open For Children's Book Art Projects!
Portfolio: www.studio-w.art/kidlit
About Me: www.studio-w.art/about-the-ar...
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I'm Open For Children's Book Art Projects! After completing a large project, I'm open to commission work again. While I can work in multiple styles, my specialty is a "realistic whimsy" style that combines the warm look of watercolor with the flexibility of digital art. When you work with me, you get the benefit of someone with deep realism experience, the professionalism of 25+ years of corporate marketing/advertising, and a passion for telling stories with art. I'm passionate about art, especially art for stories that inspire the imaginations of our world's most important asset: our children. Imagination is the brain's muscle memory for critical thinking and is essential for propelling us from what is to what's possible. 
December 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Ethan learns that the Trolls need his help to recover their source of magic that was stolen by the evil Ogres. And Fred will be especially helpful
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November 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Ethan is out enjoying a bright spring day at the park with Fred when he encounters something completely unexpected under a small bridge: A TROLL!
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November 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Next up for Fred and Ethan, he imagines a world where friendly Trolls hold up the world's bridges, and they need his help to rescue the source of their magic from the clutches of the evil Ogres.
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Next up for Fred and Ethan: Trolls' Bridges and Nasty Ogres! Jumping off from Ethan's last flight of fancy in A Bewildering Bottle, he imagines a world where friendly Trolls are responsible for holding up the world's bridges. He meets a Troll in need of his help to rescue the source of their magic from the clutches of the evil Ogres. He and Fred cross under the Troll's bridge into a fantastic land to locate the Ogres and rescue the Troll's magic. Originally illustrated in pen and ink, here's one of the new full-page artworks, reimagined as a "digital watercolor." Seeking representation, learn more at www.studio-w.art/kidlit
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Here, Ethan imagines the bewildering bottle might help him talk to animals. His uncle has a farm with two donkeys. The girl donkey likes Fred, and he's certain the boy donkey knows lots of funny jokes.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Here, Ethan imagines that it might turn him into a super genius. He would be able to invent how spaceships could travel across galaxies and stun his teacher.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Here, Ethan imagines that the bewildering bottle might turn him into a big, furry, funny monster. He and Fred would have fun chasing his big brother down the street and scaring all their neighbors.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Ethan imagines the bottle opens a gateway to a magic land of broken mountains, twisted trees, strange bushes, and infinite possibilities. This spread is a jumping-off point for the next book in the Fred and Ethan Adventures series.
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I just wrapped up improvements to this climactic scene from my picture book, A Bewildering Bottle. The story follows Ethan's uninhibited imagination as he wonders about the origin of the strange bottle he and Fred found on the beach. Here, he imagines it's not a bottle, but opens a gateway to a magic land of broken mountains, twisted trees, strange bushes, and infinite possibilities. It would be a place where he and Fred could go on fantastic adventures. This vista is a jumping-off point for the next book in the Fred and Ethan Adventures series. Seeking representation. See more at www.studio-w.art/bb
November 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM