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Martin Stanev

@martinstanev.bsky.social

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Illustrator & Author from Bulgaria, living in the Lake District, UK 🌐 martinstanev.com 📚 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com ✉️ [email protected]

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · Jun 23

I’m so excited to reveal the cover of my latest book, written by Kristen Lee and published by @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social!

UK - 28 August
US - 9 September

Available to pre-order now: geni.us/NKRBI

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 6d

Haha, thank you! 🎃

Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 6d

Such lovely textures, as always! 🙌✨

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 6d

I love the shape of the water - it almost looks like claws dragging her underwater!

Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 6d

Happy October and #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I’m sharing this illustration of the Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin, OR from my latest book, as I’m in the middle of wrapping up some projects for this year.

I’d love to work on more picture books! 📚

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An illustration depicting the Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin, Oregon. A child is paddling in a giant pumpkin, wearing a dark blue wizard costume and hat.

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you, and Happy Autumn! ✨

Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 16d

Happy Autumn Equinox! 🍁

Illustration from ‘21 Things to Do With a Tree’, published by @quartokids.bsky.social

#kidlitart #illustration #autumn

An illustration in a limited colour palette, depicting a girl collecting acorns from the ground. She is wearing a red coat and patterned leggings. There are trees in the background, oak leaves and acorns on the ground. The full illustration sits in an illustrated twig frame.

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 17d

Hi Brian! I would love to be considered, if not too late. Thank you!

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thanks so much, Nicole!

Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thank you!

Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hi #PortfolioDay!

My name is Martin and I’m a #kidlit illustrator and author based in the Lake District, UK. I love to illustrate the natural world and animal characters.

🌐 martinstanev.com
📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com
✉️ [email protected]

#kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · Jun 23

Congratulations! Beautiful layers ✨

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · Jun 23

Thank you so much!

Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · Jun 23

Here’s a glimpse of what’s inside - over 500 illustrations depicting all types of transportation, landscapes, animals, landmarks, quirky vehicles and wacky facts!

Pre-orders are so helpful to the success of a book, so I would be very grateful! ✨

#illustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · Jun 23

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · Jun 5

Happy June #KidLitArtPostcard!

My name is Martin and I’m an illustrator and author living in the Lake District, UK.

✨ Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com
🌐 martinstanev.com

Illustration from ‘The Tree Next Door’ published by @littletigeruk.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Illustration depicting a summer-y scene, showing a garden surrounded by other flats and houses. Growing from the middle of the garden is an apple tree which branches connect all neighbours who can be seen through the windows. Everyone is happy - people are waving at each other and sharing drinks and flowers.

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · May 20

A couple of rusty location drawings from the park today!

#drawing #illustration

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · May 1

This #KidLitArtPostcard came round quick!

Here’s an illustration inspired by the hedgehog that visits our garden 🦔

I would love the opportunity to work on more picture books and board books!

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#kidlitart #childrensbookillustration