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Franziska Detlefsen
@idunaya.bsky.social
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Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer with a passion for cute, cozy and whimsical fantasy art + RPG
Human made art ❤️ I love to make others smile
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Cutting all the little inktober drawings.
My finger hurts a bit from holding the cutter. The paper is really thick.
A bunch of small drawings scattered on a cutting pad
December 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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One of the best things about being an artist is to make cute little presents for my husband. And since he is my biggest fan and supporter he's always so happy about them. 🥰

Tomorrow is St. Nicholas's Day, so I made a new version of his wolf. 🎄 ☺️
Stickersheet with a chibi wolf on it holding a cup that says "f*ck off" surrounded by the text "fueled by coffee & spite". Above that is another version of that same wolf now wearing a santa hat, with stars around him. The word "coffee" was crossed out in red and the word "Glühwein" was written above it
December 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day ✨

I'm Franziska, a german illustrator and character artist with a passion for cozy and whimsical art with lots of things to discover.

Open for new projects in kidlit, game and cover art.

Portfolio: www.franziska-detlefsen.com

#kidlitart #picturebook #illustration
December 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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This year my friend Harvey finally got a santa hat that fits him better. The one before was way too small. 🥰
Photo of a (fake) human skull on a windowsill wearing a santa hat. Some strings of glowing christmas lights in star form are around it. In the background is a small christmas tree
November 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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I haven't been decorating in the last years even though I really loved it before. I was just too sad. This year I finally found the joy and motivation again to do it again. And it was the best decision. Looking at the lights makes me so happy. ❤️
Window sims with christmas decorations. Most notably a curtain of glowing stars cristmas lights in the window.
November 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Nur mal kurz zum Obi....
Ausbeute vom Einkauf ausgebreitet. Von links nach rechts: Packung Lichterkette, Kerze im Glas (Apfel Zimt), Fuchs-Stoffie, darauf liegt eine Weihnachtsmannmütze, kleines Tannenbäumchen im Jutesack mit roten Sternen und Glöckchen dekoriert. Im Vordergrund ein paar Farbkarten, zwei Lebkuchenmänner am Stil, ein roter Papierstern
November 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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What is your favourite book at the moment?

I don't read as much as I used to. As a child I was basically living at the library but this year I think haven't finished reading any (just for fun) book. Only artbooks, some rpg rulebooks and half of an autismn selfhelp book. 😅
Illustration of some green, brown and reddish books with golden applications. Mushrooms and plants are growing from the books and a little snail with glowing windows and a glowing lantern on it's shell is climbing over the books. One of the books is heavily decorated with golden swirls and one can find a door and glowing windows on it. On it's top is a little chimney and smoke come out of it. On the left side of the picture is an inkjar and a feather and on the right side stands a potions bottle, half filled with a red-pink liquid and golden leaves.
November 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Use only ONE piece to convince folks to follow you

#art
Illustration of a dragon and a fairy cuddling inside a tree while it snows outside
November 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Still looking for a nice advent calendar?
World of Dice has multiple dice calendar this year. ☺️

And I was the one to paint the illustration for it. ❤️

worldofdice.de/products/dic...
Photo of an advent calendar. The calendar shows a snowy nightscene of a winter market with warmly illuminated booths for dice, potions, weapons and sweets. Four dragon adventurers are standing in the foreground. From left to right: A purple dragon in dark purple wizard robes putting a potion into a bag; a red dragon in golden armour holding a meat skewer and a package; a blue dragon in dark clothing, hiding under a cloak and playing with dice; a green dragon with leaf like scales, wearing a leaf cloak looking at a pair of snow owls. On their shoulder sits another little snow owl looking annoyed at the blue dragon while eating a meat skewer. Illustration that shows a snowy nightscene of a winter market with warmly illuminated booths for dice, potions, weapons and sweets. Four dragon adventurers are standing in the foreground. From left to right: A purple dragon in dark purple wizard robes putting a potion into a bag; a red dragon in golden armour holding a meat skewer and a package; a blue dragon in dark clothing, hiding under a cloak and playing with dice; a green dragon with leaf like scales, wearing a leaf cloak looking at a pair of snow owls. On their shoulder sits another little snow owl looking annoyed at the blue dragon while eating a meat skewer. The motive is here two times. Upper Version was the final version with more of the picture to go around the calendar product. The Version below shows it how it looks on the front of the calendar
November 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
idunaya.bsky.social
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day ✨

My name is Franziska and I'm a german illustrator and character artist with a passion for cozy and whimsical fantasy art.

Looking for new projects in kidlit, game and cover art.

Portfolio: www.franziska-detlefsen.com

#kidlitart #picturebook #illustration
November 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Do you like books?
This month the rewards for my ko-fi supporters are perfect for booklovers and people who'd love some cozy hours colouring.
🥰✨📚

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November "Cozy friends" Rewards Colouring page: books with plants and mushrooms growing from them. A cute little snail with a lantern at it's shell is climbing over the books. Next to the books, on the left side, is a small ink jar and infront of the books lies a feather. Next to the books on the right side is a pretty potion bottle with crystal cork and plants floating inside the bottle. November "Cozy Friends" Rewards: Colouring page of three bookmarks. The first on the left reads: Just one more chapter. Beneath the next are bookbacks and plants growing from the books. Under them is a play bar for music, one can see the pause button. The bookmark in the middle has a tall stack of books surrounded by stars and flowers. Above is the text: There is no such thing as too many books. The third bookmark in the right reads: Between the pages of a book is a lovely place to be. The text is surrounded by floating books, some open, some closed, a cup, a candle in a jar, an ink jar with feather and stars, plants and sparkles.
November 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃
A cute owl with witch hat holding a carved pumpkin and a little tortoise with hat and pumpkin costume sitting on a stack of pumpkins.
October 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Another weird potion for inktober. 😊
Is it for good luck? Is it for protection? Does is just get you high? Who knows. 😄

#art #doodle
Mockup of a card-sized inkdrawing on tanned paper surrounded by autumn leaves. The drawing is a pretty crystal potion bottle with golden cap. Inside is a little cat with fairy wings sleeping on a mushroom.
October 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Frog potion or DnD Catfolk Character?

Will the little frog wizard grant you a wish? What do you think.

The catfolk rogue, Nero, probably won't. 😄

#art #inktober
Mockup of a mtg card sized inkdrawing on tanned paper and colourful leaves surrounding the card. The drawing shows a potion bottle. Inside sits a cute little frog with a wizard cap. Mockup of a mtg card sized inkdrawing on tanned paper surrounded by autumn leafs. The drawing shows a portrait of a male catfolk character.
October 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Two contrasting inktober drawings, today. 😊 Binkie the cat and the Drow DnD character of one of my followers.

Although...it could also be a witch and her sweet looking but actually menacing familiar. 🤔😂
Mockup of a cardsized inkdrawing on tanned paper surrounded by autumn leaves. The card shows a cute and fluffy cat with a sunflower decorated witch hat. The cat is sitting on a big pillow surrounded by more smaller pillows that are shaped like a moon, an acorn and a maple leaf Mockup of a cardsized inkdrawing on tanned paper surrounded by autumn leaves. Character portrait of a female drow with spiderweb makeup
October 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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I paint on everything 😂
I have so many old and ugly dice at home, so I decided to try and paint them. This dice was originally white, if I remember correctly. It takes way longer than I expected. 😊
Photo of a 12 sided dice painted skyblue with golden numbers and little white flowers and green leaves.
October 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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I love autumn 🧡
Photo of pink hydrangeas Photo of red and orange leaves of wild wine
October 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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✨ Artist! Quote with long hair ✨
Illustration of a white-haired, female elf sitting on a wisteria tree playing harp.
October 17, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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My favourite little owl knows how to spend a rainy day. 😊

#art #doodle #inktober
Mockup of an card-sized inkdrawing on tanned paper laying on a gray background and surrounded by autumn leaves. The drawing shows an owl wearing a witch hat cuddled against a big pillow with stars. It's eyes are closed and it's holding a mug in it's wings. Next to it sleeps a small tortoise on the right side of the picture is a window and outside it's raining.
October 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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For inktober I don't follow the official list, I just want to challenge myself a bit and draw traditionally, again. :)
So today I got some cute cats.^^

#art
Mockup of an card-sized inkdrawing on tanned paper, background with autumn leaves. The drawing shows three fluffy cats squished in the frame of the card. Bottom: Colour of the paper, wearing a golden crown; winking at the viewer. Middle: Gray, wearing a little witch hat, looking at the tail of the bottom one; Top: light gray, eyes closed
October 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Hello #PortfolioDay 😊

I'm Franziska, a freelance artist with a love for cozy, whimsical art with cute creatures and pretty light.

I'm looking for oppurtunities in kidlit, book covers and games. ✨

Portfolio:
www.franziska-detlefsen.com/illustration...
Illustration of a redhaired fairy in green clothing and with strawberry headband sitting on a stone in the middle of a small lake in a magical forrest while holding a little pot with a plant with a big strawberry. She leans her head against a green dragon wearing a strawberry collar. A soft glowing light shines from behind them. Illustration of a winter market at night with differents market stands. Most prominent a potion stand on the left side and a dice stand with two children in front on the right. Fairy lights are hanging over the market. Four dragon adventurers stand in the middle. From left to right: A purple dragon in wizard robes putting away some potions. A red dragon in golden paladin armor holding a package and a meat skewer. A dark blue dragon in black clothing and cloak playing with two red dice. A green dragon with a leave cloak looking at snow owls on the sice stand. On this dragon's shoulder sits a small snow owl with meat skewer looking annoyed at the blue dragon. Illustration of a little girl opening a big bootle garden jar. A magical yellow cloud escapes the jar. On the rim sits a christmas elf. In front of the jar a christmas elf runs after a small frog. Far on the left side of the picture another elf reaches for a big cookie. Above the illustration is a mockup of the bookcover that was made from the illustration. Illustration of a dragon curled around a female fairy cuddling with two smaller dragons inside a tree cave. The ground is filled with autumn leaves and warm light comes from the right side. On the left is the opening where one can see snow falling outside.
October 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Hello #PortfolioDay 😊

I'm Franziska, a freelance artist with a passion for painting fantasy themed characters and props with intricate details.

I'm looking for oppurtunities in ttrpg, games and publishing. ✨

Portfolio:
www.franziska-detlefsen.com/illustration...
Illustration of a white-haired, female elf sitting on a wisteria tree playing harp. Illustration of a white-haired, male elf in white-gray winter clothing holding a sword. DSA Firnelf mit Robbentöter. Illustration of three shoes. On top a light blue one with a carved out intricate pattern and white gem stones. In the middle a dark blue one with golden rim. On the bottom a magenta one with golden rim and gloden floral pattern embroidered and decorated with blue gems and small pearls. Illustration Portrait of a brownhaired, bearded man in profile with an intricate head peice of golden pendants and lots of pearls.
October 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Behold, the mighty dragon and it's marvelous hoard. ✨
If you were a dragon, what would your hoard be? 🤔
I think mine would be turtles, cats or plushies...maybe some pretty gemstones and crystals. I'm a sucker for some nice rocks.

#art #inktober
Mockup of an inkdrawing on tanned paper. The drawing show a cute, chubby cat wearing a dragon costume. It's standing on a pile of yarn balls. Some toy mice (and one computer mouse) are scattered and the cat holds one toy mouse in it's mouth.
October 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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I love you...even if you can't do it yourself.

To be honest, I painted this little witchy crow to cheer myself up. Feeling really down lately.

#art #inktober
Mockup of a cardsized inkdrawing surrounded by autumn leaves. The drawing shows a cute little crow with witch hat holding a brush in it's beak. It's looking a bit sad and in shaky font the words "I love u" are written under it.
October 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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A little celestial turtle ✨🐢
I love turtles and stars so this little guy makes me really happy. 🥰
Mockup of a cardsized inkdrawing. Background white with some purple stones. The inkdrawing show a little turtle with stars on their body floating through space.
October 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM