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Vicki Gausden
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Illustrator, friend to dogs & fan of the 6B pencil. Love a dress with pockets. Books with Little Tiger, Farshore & HarperCollins.

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Had a go at @geeksarecool.bsky.social’s cute DTIYS challenge over on Instagram.

#kidlitart #yearofthehorse
A little girl with black hair is prancing about on a hobby horse bedecked with red ribbons.
January 23, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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Definitely Blue Monday here in the studio as I’m filling out my tax return. Yes, I know, my own fault for leaving it this late.

#bluemonday #freelance #illustrationart
A little fox sits looking very glum on a blue background surrounded by blue stars.
January 19, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Hope you lovely lot have a had a very Merry Christmas. My thoughts are with everyone who has someone missing around the table this year ❤️
Two humans and a small dog posing mid-walk on Christmas Day. The humans are wrapped up warm and the dog is small and cute.
December 25, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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My clients all headed off early for the holidays so I made a cardboard model of Liberty London with my lovely neighbour for her very cute cat. Time well spent I’d say…

#libertylondon #christmas #crafting
A hand painted cardboard model of the Liberty London store. Amber the cat is attacking the roof like Godzilla.
December 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Quote with your starry art ✨

#kidlitart #illustrationart
A kitty prowls through a meadow at night, above him is the moon and the stars.
December 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Apparently it is/was #artistday so here’s a few of mine to add to the joy of this thread…
Two otters frolic in the sea. A bunch of bugs in a sketch. All are cute and smiling. A badger with a jaunty neckerchief is out for a stroll. A little mouse wearing a scarf is clutching a giant sunflower.
December 9, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Started work on the Christmas window today…

#christmas #windowart
A sash window decorated with a white bird and three stars.
December 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Oops, missed #kidlitartpostcardday! Here's my festive contribution to the gorgeous artwork I'm seeing in my feed.

#kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard
Santa is gathered with his friends at the North Pole. A penguin, elf, snowman and gingerbread man stand in front of a beautiful christmas tree in a snowy nighttime landscape.
December 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Wrapped my first present today whilst listening to festive tunes. With three lovely nieces and a wonderful nephew we’ve got a lot more wrapping to do! 🎁

Illustration from Où es-tu petit renne? published by Grund, October 2025.

#christmasillustration #kidlit #kidlitart
A sweet reindeer stands in the snow as red cardinal birds flutter about him. He's wearing a harness with bells on.
December 3, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Is anyone feeling festive yet? Had the first mince pie of the season or switched on their Christmas lights? 🎄

Pattern from Où es-tu petit renne? published by Grund, October 2025.

#christmasillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #patterndesign
A festive repeat pattern featuring gingerbread men, candy canes, snow and holly.
November 27, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Right, it’s time! We’re putting up the Christmas decs on the weekend as I need some sparkly lights to get me through the dark evenings, and I’ve just checked the final present off my list.

Illo from Où es-tu petit renne? published by Grund, October 2025.

#santa #kidlit #kidlitart
Three little elves are merrily wrapping gifts, stuffing stockings and checking off lists!
November 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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If you see this, post your bird art 🐦

Went for something sketchy from a while back!

#kidlitart #birdart #illustration
A small person rides on the back of a giant eagle over a mountainous landscape.
November 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Hey #kidlitartpostcard

I'm an illustrator who mainly draws cute critters for kids.

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#kidlitart #artshare #illustrationart
A little red squirrel clutches a nut surrounded by various woodland flora.
November 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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A Happy All Hallows' Eve to all those who celebrate it 👻

#kidlitart #halloween2025
A little pink-haired witch is walking by the light of a glowing full moon. A red fox walks by her side and a black crow swoops above.
October 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Quote with your night art ✨

As it’s spooky season, here’s something appropriate…

#kidlitart #illustrationart #artshare
A little white-haired witch tends to her bubbling cauldron as a red fox and crow watch on. They’re in a forest in the dead of night and a full moon hangs above.
October 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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The French edition of my next board book will be publishing soon. Written by the supremely talented Danielle McLean, it features a silky soft pair of reindeer antlers. Look away now if you're not ready for something festive 🎄❄️☃️

#kidlit #kidlitart

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The cover of the French edition of my next board book. A cute reindeer peers out from a holly bush with decorative Christmas trees in the background. In the foreground two penguins hang baubles on the bush.
October 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Artists, if you see this, post something RED! 🍎

#kidlitart #illustration #artshare #ifyouseethis #qrp #artists #illustrators #collage #art
A red squirrel precariously balances nuts he’s gathering for winter.
September 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Hello! I love a good myth.

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Perseus atop Pegasus in mid-flight.
September 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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If you see this, QRP with your yellow art 💛✨

#kidlitart #illustrationart #kidlit
A badger with a jaunty spotted neckerchief is taking a stroll through a meadow. He’s wearing a blue backpack.
September 17, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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Wintery things. There’s some really lovely work on this thread, wonderful to see!

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September 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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In Cornwall. It’s windy.
The harbour wall at Charlestown. It’s a blustery day and the sea is a greeny-blue. Clouds race across the sky above.
September 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Hey it's #kidlitartpostcard day! 💌

I'm an illustrator who works primarily in kid's books and loves drawing cute animal characters. I'd love more animal-based non-fiction projects in my inbox!

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#kidlitart #kidlit
An arctic hare leaps through a snowy landscape.
September 4, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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No cheating, last photo of your pet
A small dog naps in a sunbeam.
August 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Share 4 years of your #art!

2022 - 2023 - 2024 - 2025

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustrationart
2022. Two dolphins frolic in the sea below a glorious sunset. 2023. A small mouse sporting a blue scarf carries a sunflower. 2024. A pink-haired witch greets a ghost. This is from a DTIYS on Instagram. 2025. A white rabbit leaps through a snowy landscape.
August 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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I started this in response to the #animaladventuresweek prompt 'Captured’ over on Instagram, but it got derailed by work schedules and the loss of our beloved Bella Dog.

#kidlitartist #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator #picturebookmakers #childrensbookillustration
A raccoon is standing in a dark wood clutching a jar containing a little smiling star. The star is emitting light in the darkness.
July 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM