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Tessa Cheung
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Draws canine capers and other things. Dog mum to Leela the greyhound.
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#illo_advent Day 6 - A houndie favourite in the houndie stocking.

Sadly my grey doesn't play with any soft toys. At all.

#illo_advent2025 #illustration #adventcalendar #christmasstocking #hedgehog #dogtoy #greyhound #dog #greyhounds #greyhoundchristmas #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of a very long and skinny red Christmas stocking with white trim, which has had a round hedgehog dog toy stuffed into the top of it. It is hanging in front of an empty brick fireplace.
December 6, 2025 at 11:05 AM
tessacheung.bsky.social
#illo_advent Day 5 - Snoot to snoot under the mistletoe.

#CCzaffre #colour_collective #day5 #illo_advent2025 #illustration #adventcalendar #mistletoe #greyhound #snoot #dog #greyhounds #greyhoundchristmas #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of two greyhounds under a bunch of mistletoe. The left greyhound is a blue hound, dark blue-grey in colour. The right one is a black hound with grey hairs on its muzzle and neck, indicating that it is an older hound. They are drawn side-on with content expressions and closed eyes, and their noses are just touching each other. The mistletoe is hanging above them and tied with a royal blue satin ribbon.
December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Test Flight
#inventor #flight #city #illustrator #artist #childrensbooks #kidlit #picturebookartist #illustration
An inventor and his faithful dog testing out a flying car over the city at night.
December 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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2. Joulukuuta
#joulukalenteri #joulukortit #christmascard
December 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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#illo_advent Day 4 - A pretty but rather reluctant tree.

#day4 #illo_advent2025 #illustration #adventcalendar #christmastree #dogcostume #greyhound #dog #greyhounds #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of a white and fawn greyhound in the awkward "hover butt" sit that they do. It is wearing a forest green coat and pointy hat, with the coat adorned with baubles of different shapes and colours and the hat topped with a yellow star. It has a quizzical and slightly woeful look that greys often wear, as it ponders its existence as a cute Christmas tree.
December 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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#illo_advent Day 3 - A most tasteful and tasty Christmas iced biscuit.

#day3 #illo_advent2025 #illustration #adventcalendar #christmasbiscuits #christmascookies #greyhound #greyhounds #greyhoundchristmas #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of an iced biscuit (or cookie if you're so inclined), which is in the form of the side view of a greyhound in red snowflake pyjamas. It is assuming a lovely squat position with tailed outstretched and kinked, ready to deposit your Christmas gift.
December 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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#illo_advent Day 2 - A lovely winter str-oh no!!

#day2 #illo_advent2025 #illustration #adventcalendar #ice #winter #greyhound #greyhounds #greyhoundchristmas #dogillustration #christmasillustration #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of a black and white greyhound wearing a red scarf on some ice. It is unfortunately splayed out on it, like Bambi in the animated film, but less elegant.
December 2, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Happy December everyone, #illo_advent 2025 has begun!

I usually have a theme for Illo Advent, and this year I'm doing a Greyt Christmas.

Day 1 - A snootflake.

#day1 #illo_advent2025 #illustration #adventcalendar #1stDec #greyhound #greyhoundchristmas #dogillustration #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of six greyhound heads of various colours seen from the top down. They are all pointing inwards to the centre of a snowflake, and they all make up the snowflake shape together to create a "snootflake".
December 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
tessacheung.bsky.social
Where'd that cat get to...??

#CCBurlywood #colour_collective #cat #cats #blackcat #catillustration #animalillustration #illustration
An illustration of a light grey two-seater sofa with black cushions. In front of the centre cushion is the vague black silhouette of some pointed ears, a fluffy tail and two adjacent orange rings staring out from the darkness.
November 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Joining in with @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social #CRAZIESDayParade over a week late! I've modified an upcoming Illo Advent pic (spoiler alert) to make it a houndie parade balloon. Happy Thanksgiving to all those celebrating!

#thanksgiving #thanksgivingparade #greyhound #dog #balloon #illustration
An illustration of a greyhound-shaped Thanksgiving parade balloon. It is a black and white greyhound wearing a red scarf, floating against a blue sky with a couple of wispy clouds. The legs of the hound are splayed out and tethered with white strings to unseen anchors underneath.
November 27, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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🍁LEAVES🍂

One from last year, but I spent so much time drawing all these leaves that I just had to give it another outing.

#greyhound #hound #sighthound #autumn #fall #walkswiththedog #greyhoundillustration #illustration
An illustration of a delighted black greyhound sticking it's head aloft out of masses of dry Autumn leaves, which go as far as the eye can see.
November 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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A white-tailed sabrewing hummingbird. I first drew this almost eight years ago for a wedding table name set.

#CCPeacock #colour_collective #hummingbird #whitetailedsabrewing #birdillustration #animalillustration #illustration
An illustration of a white-tailed sabrewing hummingbird in flight. It has an emerald green body, an iridescent blue and purple throat and black wings.
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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#NightOwls and #EarlyBirds! The New #BubbleFox #Comic is up! #Thanksgiving #TurkeyDay bubblefox.thecomicseries.com/comics/1364
Bubble Fox
TURKEY DAY TRICKS, PT. 6 (BF #1128)
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November 20, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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A slightly revamped version of an older illo, and one of my favourite animals!

#CCOyster #colour_collective #seaotter #otter #animalillustration #illustration
An illustration a sea otter floating on its back in the water. It is raising its fuzzy head, and on its belly is a pink scallop shell.
November 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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We knew Leela could be a fussy eater, but this did surprise us a bit! She hasn't tried munching any sky raisins since.

#greyhound #greyhoundlife #dogs #animatic
November 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Here's my very late illustration from my archives for #colour_collective for #DarkCharcoal - a hatching dragon egg. It's a substitute for something I was hoping to finish.
#ink #illustration #kidlitart
My ink and wash illustration of a dragon hatching out of an egg. Created with Black India ink, brush and marker and a pinch of Photoshop. © Diana Ting Delosh • dianadelosh.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:09 AM
tessacheung.bsky.social
We all need a friend to cosy up to on these chilly, dark nights.

#CCDarkCharcoal #colour_collective #HugaBearDay #teddy #teddybear #puppy #labrador #dogillustration #illustration
An illustration a golden Labrador puppy snuggled up against a dark grey teddy bear with a white muzzle.
November 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
tessacheung.bsky.social
@wraptious are holding their last ever artist competition 😢
There are some great entries - check it out!

#wraptious #wraptiouscompetition #cushions #illustration #northernlights
November 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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No context Bake Off 🏆

It's the final today! Toby's favourite catchphrase is very fitting for what we'll witness the three finalists go through.

#bakeoff #greatbritishbakeoff #GBBO #GBBO2025 #baking #squeakybumtime #comic #illustration
A cartoon illustration of man with short French cropped brown hair and a handlebar moustache, wearing a pink t-shirt. He is smiling and saying "Squeaky bum time!"
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Why should flavourless carving pumpkins get all the glory at Halloween? Get your spooky five-a-day by carving some different, and much yummier, fruit and veg! #happyhalloween

#CCPersimmon #colour_collective #halloween #jackolantern #foodillustration #illustration
An illustration of different orange or yellow fruits and vegetables carved with jack-o'-lantern faces. There is a persimmon, an orange bell pepper, a carrot, a clementine and finally a tall pineapple which is peeking up from the bottom.
October 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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There’s a bit of #CCPickleGreen for #colour_collective in this zhuzhed piece. And I think this cat is definitely called Pickle too! Now it’s back to tackling the to-do list for me! 💜

#kidlitart
A children’s picture book illustration of a sleepy calico cat that has just woken up from a nap in a flowerpot full of nasturtiums, surrounded by a sunny garden with a blue-painted fence.
October 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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How pleasant, bobbing along
Bobbing along on the bottom
Of the beautiful briny...jar

#CCPickleGreen #colour_collective #pickles #gherkins #picklejar #foodillustration #cartoon #illustration
An illustration of a jar containing two cartoony pickles (or gherkins depending on where you're from!) swimming about in pickling liquid which also contains mustard seeds, some pieces of onion and a sprig of dill. One further pickle is in the process of diving into the mouth of the jar from the lip.
October 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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No context Bake Off 🥚

Week Seven: Lesley's perfect dessert sounds heavenly, even if it might be the ultimate artery clogger.

#bakeoff #greatbritishbakeoff #GBBO #GBBO2025 #meringue #applepie #icecream #clottedcream #custard #baking #bakes #comic #illustration
A cartoon illustration of a plate holding a slice of apple pie. The pie is topped with custard which runs off it and forms a pool on the plate. Above it are stacked two scoops of ice cream, the bottom one vanilla and the one above chocolate. Topping this pile of indulgence is a generous dollop of clotted cream, which is slowly oozing its way down. Lurking behind this is a cartoon woman with black rimmed glasses and reddish-brown hair, gazing upon it all with awe as love hearts float around her head.
October 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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"You can't spot me!"

#CCHeather #colour_collective #heather #moorlands #scottiedog #scottishterrier #dogillustration #illustration
An illustration of rolling moorland covered in patches of colourful purple heather. In the foreground, the top half of a black Scottish terrier's head can be seen among the flowers.
October 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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It's the return of rock hyrax gourmand Rizzo, enjoying an explosive cherry tomato this time.

#CCAuburn #colour_collective #rockhyrax #hyrax #tomato #henryvilaszoo #animalillustration #illustration
An illustration of rock hyrax biting into a cherry tomato with great enthusiasm, causing flesh and seeds to spurt out and juice to run out of her mouth.
October 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM