Children's Illustrators UK
A list of published professional #kidlit illustrators, mostly based in, or focused on, British Isles publishing (UK and the Republic of Ireland)
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@studionib.bsky.social
@laurafearnart.bsky.social
Artist, illustrator and designer working from my studio in Bath, UK. www.laurafearn.com
@sarahjlodge.bsky.social
Illustrator and printmaker Children’s Bookseller London, UK sarahlodge.com
@chloeillustrates.bsky.social
⭐️ Children's illustrator & author ⭐️ Part time shield maiden 🛡⚔️ ⭐️ Rep'd by Emily Talbot at United Agents ⭐️ Happy Together OUT 4TH FEBRUARY! ⭐️ www.chloeillustrates.co.uk she/her #kidlitUK
@jondavisillust.bsky.social
Award winning Children's Book Illustrator. Bear's on bikes, ugly cats, sweet kids, whatever you want...
@clareelsom.bsky.social
Children's illustrator & author. Creator of Horace & Harriet, illustrator for Flying Fergus, Superheroes Don't Get Scared & many more! Website: https://www.elsomillustration.co.uk/
@nicolacolton.bsky.social
Irish illustrator/author. Jasper & Scruff, Bertha & Blink. Agent: Sallyanne Sweeney. Bookseller 👀✨ADHD✨👀 She/They www.nicolacolton.com
@julspatton.bsky.social
Illustrator & author of picture books, character design & art licensing Repped by Painted Words USA https://www.painted-words.com/portfolio/julia-patton/ www.juliapatton.co.uk
@abeehatariqart.bsky.social
Pakistani and Irish illustrator currently in Edinburgh ✨ www.abeehatariq.com https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AbeehaTariq
@jennidesmond.bsky.social
Illustrator and author // picture books London https://www.jennidesmond.com/
@lightonthesea.bsky.social
Author/illustrator with Walker, Candlewick, Faber, HarperCollins, Penguin, Puffin, Rocky Pond. USA Today Bestseller. Rep Jennifer Laughran @ Andrea Brown Lit. Scottish & Irish and living in England.
@elizabethsparg.bsky.social
Illustrator - Children's books, pattern and product. Animals and wildlife. Repped in the US by WendyLynn & Co. Elizabethsparg.com
@bridgetmarzo.bsky.social
Published author and illustrator of Mo's Best Friend A Stone Age Story, You Me and Our Whole Wide World and more... all-round bilingual lover of words, paint and scribbles
@luceillustrates.bsky.social
Deaf KidLit illustrator 🎨 she/her 🏳️🌈 Repped by ASH Literary. Clients include Scholastic, Lantana, Harper Collins, Beaming Books, Bloomsbury
@joelillington.bsky.social
Picture book Illustrator based in the UK! I make #joesbrushset brushes for @Procreate - https://ko-fi.com/joesbrushset/ Some #gamedev! https://linktr.ee/joelillington
@nicigregory.bsky.social
Children’s book illustrator, I love all the usual stuff; coffee, Scandinavian furniture, vintage knitting, rockabilly, rocket science, splitting the odd atom, dogs, cats…that sort of thing!
@jessbradley.bsky.social
Illustrator, comic artist and writer! Rep'd by Lydia Silver at Darley Anderson.
@creativedy.bsky.social
Hi I’m a children’s book author and illustrator. My agent is Nicky Lander or Freddie Dawson @thebrightagency.com
@raahatkaduji.bsky.social
Illustrator, picture book maker, and woodland dweller from the UK. I’m rep’d by Thao Le. Shop is open! Patreon, Website and more below: 🍄 linktr.ee/raahatkaduji 💌 hello@raahatkaduji.com
@sarahmassini.bsky.social
Doodles and Scribbles Children's Picture Books https://linktr.ee/sarah_massini https://www.instagram.com/sarah_massini/ https://www.springliterary.com/sarah-massini
@himmapaan.bsky.social
Natee Himmapaan (Puttapipat). Illustrator. Art, literature, history, natural history, food, handwriting. Depression, anxiety, & all that jazz. Fatigued and extremely bitter about social media. Non-binary (they/them). 🏳️🌈 https://linktr.ee/himmapaan
@emmaillustrate.bsky.social
Children's book author-illustrator #kidlit MG Graphic Novel #DrawnToChangeTheWorld Picture book #AmaraAndTheBats 🦇📚🏳️🌈♾ AuDHD Loves #Bats .She/Her. Rep'd by Thao Le Website: emmareynoldsillustration.com Links: linktree.com/emmaillustrate
@sarahmcintyre.bsky.social
Artist, illustrator and writer of children's books, based in Devon. You might know my Grumpycorn picture books, or the Adventuremice series with my co-author Philip Reeve: jabberworks.co.uk/books / Adventuremice.com / youtube.com/@jabberworks
@kipalizadeh.net
Lambda Award finalist. Illustrator, author ✏️ they/she. rep Mandy Suhr at Storywise. kip.alizadeh@gmail.com 📍Belfast 🎨 kipalizadeh.net → shop.kipalizadeh.net mailing list → buttondown.com/kipalizadeh #KidLitArt
@nicolaschofield.com
Children's book illustrator and author in the UK. Urbansketcher. Creating colourful worlds & characters 🌐 https://nicolaschofield.com ✏️ https://nicolaschofield.com/newsletter/ 💌 Hello@nicolaschofield.com Represented by Sally Kim at ABLA #kidLitArt
@vivschwarz.bsky.social
Author, artist, interactive stuff. Runs betonmond card games. Hopes you are mostly happy. She/they
@vickigausden.co.uk
Illustrator, friend to dogs & fan of the 6B pencil. Love a dress with pockets. Books with Little Tiger, Farshore & HarperCollins. www.vickigausden.co.uk
@keithrobinson.bsky.social
Illustrator, mostly of books for young persons. I enjoy drawing fantasy, spooky, historical and animal stories. 📚 Rep'd by Emily Talbot at United Agents 🌐 www.keithrobinson.co.uk 📷 Insta: @keithrobinson.illustrator
@sarahjscribbles.bsky.social
📚Children's book illustrator ✏️Sketchbook scribbler 🐈⬛Cat fan She/Her Rep’ed by The Bright Agency www.sarahjenningsillustration.com www.instagram.com/sarahjscribbles/
@natsmillie.bsky.social
Illustrator, painter, plasterboard taper natsmillie on twitter, natsmilliedraws on insta - www.nataliesmillie.com
@emmaclarkeillo.bsky.social
Author and Illustrator of picture books. Teacher. Daydream believer. Country mumpkin lusting after adventure. Rep @MillievnGrutten
@mrjamesmayhew.bsky.social
Author, illustrator, concert presenter, live art performer, insomniac. #Katie #EllaBella #ASymphonyOfStories
@lucyfarfort.bsky.social
Kidlit Illustrator/Author based in Newcastle UK. SCBWI & SOA member. FAB Prize 2017 winner. Rep'd by Ash Literary. Picture book - In Our Hands, Jhalak Prize shortlisted & Little Rebel Awards longlisted.
@sarahlovellart.bsky.social
British Illustrator living in BC Lover of books, animals, magic, forests and tea . Proudly represented by Essie White at Storm Literary Agency .
@camillew.bsky.social
Illustrator/author; csacbi👩🏻🎓, BESEA 日🇯🇵英🇬🇧ミックス🌟 she/her 🚫No AI/NFT🙅🏻♀️ #UKKidLit #kidlitart www.camillewhitcher.co.uk instagram.com/milly_of_bunston
@amberinhuq.bsky.social
Children's illustrator. Drawer of pictures, colourer of spaces, writer of moments. Rep'd by The Plum Agency She/Her
@bonniehawkinsart.bsky.social
Illustrator & Artist. I love stories, poetry, films and food. | Soc_of_Authors | Currently illustrating Under Milk Wood | Dylan Thomas. https://www.bhhawkins.com
@elysdolan.bsky.social
Illustrator, author and all round good egg. Lecturer on the MA Children’s Book Illustration, Cambridge School of Art.
@dc-litchfield.bsky.social
Scruffy Illustrator and author https://www.davidlitchfieldillustration.com
@rikinparekh.bsky.social
Children's Book Illustrator/Author. Primary School TA/Ronin. Represented by Holroyde Cartey Clients include: Bloomsbury, Walker, DFB, Picadilly Press, Faber, Hachette and PRH. Pizza Eater extraordinaire. www.rikinparekh.com
@sarahjcoleman.bsky.social
Artist. Illustration & Lettering for Ads/Walls/Film/TV/Logos/Books🖋Creative Partners: @adobe @diamine @wacom ✏️ https://www.inkymole.com 🖇️ https://linktr.ee/inkymole 🛍️ https://inkymole.shop Rep📚@watsonlittleltd Rep🇺🇸@bareps
@mini3grey.bsky.social
Help! I haven't time for this! My shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MiniGreyShop
@gordywright.bsky.social
🏴 Illustrator based Scotland painting in gouache, ink & acrylic 📚 Represented by the Bright Agency 🏳️🌈 He/him 🌐 gordywright.com 🌐 linktr.ee/gordyjwright
@meganelphick.bsky.social
Illustrator lurking in the darkness, hoping to steal your food. https://meganelphick.myportfolio.com/ink
@mrtimdraws.bsky.social
Illustrator of over 50+ pb’s & young fiction / Scholastic, Hachette, Puffin, S&S, RH timbudgen36@gmail.com / represented by @plum_agency Instagram - mrtimdraws Website - timbudgen.com
@bryonycrane.bsky.social
✏️ Illustrator/author and general stuff-maker 📚 Rep'd by Sophie Sheumaker at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social 🎨 http://bryonycrane.com 💬 http://Instagram.com/bryonycrane/
@sallywalkerillo.bsky.social
Children's Book Illustrator 📚 I Already Love You, Chase the Moon, Until the Blueberries Grow, Ruby and the Itsy Bitsy Icky Bug. Repped by Jen Rofe @andreabrownlit.bsky.social www.sallywalkerillustration.com
@edwardross.bsky.social
Comic artist. Creator of Filmish: A Graphic Journey Through Film and Gamish: A Graphic History of Gaming. New book Graphic Novel Builder - The Illustrated Guide To Making Your Own Comics OUT NOW! He/Him
@amandalillywhite.bsky.social
Illustrator of books & other things. Including: Tottenham's Trojan Horse book Duck&Bear webcomic Non-fiction and fiction for children Most recent commission: Soho Poly Theatre education pack https://linktr.ee/amanda.lillywhite London UK.
@fawa.bsky.social
🏆 Klaus Flugge Prize Longlist ‘25 🎃 Pumpkin Day: Boo & Belle OUT in July ‘25 ⭐ Rep'd by Emily Talbot at United Agents ✏️Children's author illustrator & jewellery maker 📧hello@fawashah.co.uk 🩷 She/Her www.fawashah.co.uk
@noridraws.bsky.social
Hi, I’m an illustrator living in the UK and I like drawing cute things! 😊 norasillustrations.co.uk
@zoeellison.bsky.social
Illustrator of picture books, food and travel. Lover of Sheffield United, Bruce Springsteen, and teal. www.zoeellison.com
@abottlefullofrain.bsky.social
Illustrator of children's books. Artist. Lover of light and atmosphere, snow, wind and tea. Rep'd Jodie Hodges, United Agents https://www.annawilsonink.com/ https://www.instagram.com/abottlefullofrain/
@pollynoakes.bsky.social
Illustrator and author of picture books. Repped by The Catchpole Agency. www.pollynoakesillustration.com
@grahamhowie.bsky.social
Illustrator and writer of children’s books. www.grahamhowie.com Represented by www.creativeauthors.co.uk
@mrsteveantony.bsky.social
Children's Author/Illustrator of internationally bestselling Mr Panda series, school staple The Queen’s Hat and ‘Best 2024 Picture Book’ Rainbowsaurus. And many more.
@emmalatham.com
Author illustrator of children's books Rep'd by Lorna Hemingway at the Bell Lomax Moreton agency Worked for Magellan, Franklin Watts, Collins Big Cat, Brilliant Monsters Books, Cuddly Cactus Books, Highlights @scbwi member http://www.emmalatham.com
@santhyaillustrates.bsky.social
Children's book illustrator with ADHD Rep'd by Advocate art Recent work : Taj tremble and the evil eyes Clients : Harper Collins, Maverick, sweet cherry, OUP Santhyaillustrates.myportfolio.com Instagram.com/santhya_illustrates
@emilyhouse.bsky.social
Picture book author and illustrator Repped by Hen and Ink Literary www.emilyhousedesign.com
@theorah.bsky.social
Pro comic artist/illustrator 💖 I like cuddling my gf and cat 😸 Mostly writing/drawing comics about autism, asexuality and French Revolution atm~ https://linktr.ee/Theorah
@ninacrittenden.bsky.social
kid book maker. tea drinker. pug snuggler. bunny hugger. ninacrittenden.com
@victoriamadams.bsky.social
Repped by Sara O’Keeffe at Nurnberg Associates. 'The House At The End Of The Sea', Andersen Press https://www.andersenpress.co.uk/books/the-house-at-the-end-of-the-sea-2/ Art above by the lovely www.sharonkingchai.com
@aliceillustrates.bsky.social
Creator of non-fiction and activity books and all round pretty cool dude (They/Them) Currently on a bit of a hiatus while writing up my PhD, but try to repost the cool art I see! 🪲🏳️🌈🦕♾️ www.alicestuartillustration.co.uk
@bjchristou.bsky.social
Children’s book illustrator & author. Represented by Bell Lomax Moreton. www.bethanychristou.com
@maritcooper.bsky.social
Illustrator & Designer https://maritcooper.com Surface pattern designer https://undaunted.design
@robbiddulph.bsky.social
Children's book author and illustrator. #DrawWithRob, Peanut Jones, I Follow the Fox, Gigantic, Odd Dog Out, Show and Tell, Blown Away, GRRRRR! & more. Agent: @jodiehodges.bsky.social www.robbiddulph.com www.youtube.com/@DrawWithRob
@erikadraws.bsky.social
Award winning, Carnegie shortlisted Author Illustrator - Mexican, Tijuanense in London. Repped by Claire Cartey - get in touch at holroydecartey.com
@robynwilsonowen.bsky.social
Illustrator and author repped by Neil at Spring Literary and published by Andersen, Egmont/Farshore, Boxer and Tiny Owl Illustration tutor at Falmouth University and The Open University. Tutor in creativity for Cam Uni online. www.robynwilsonowen.com
@stevenlenton.bsky.social
-Author/illustrator of fun, magical books! -Wicked obsessive 💚 -Podcast host 'Studiomate Steve' -Collaborating with geniuses Rachel Morrisroe, Andy Day, Tracey Corderoy, Helen Docherty and laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce!
@rachelsanson.bsky.social
🎨Illustrator 🎮Newbie 3D Artist 🕸️Fan of Spooky Things https://www.rachelsanson.co.uk/
@jasonchapman.bsky.social
Author, illustrator, picture book maker https://jasonchapman.co.uk/
@rodhuntdraws.bsky.social
Illustrator of detailed landscapes, maps & Where's Your Dog/Cat? books for Yappy.com, artist for Guinness World Records book covers 2021-24 plus a former Chair at theAOI.com - website: rodhunt.com
@alanorourke.bsky.social
Mild-mannered marketing man by day Business: wilsonkeys.com Caped Picturebook maker by night Kids books: spoiltchild.com Rep'd by @BLM_Agency He/him
@woollyhare.bsky.social
Needle felt artist, painter, Shropshire cottage dweller. Country/natural history lover. Likes toadstools, art, books, archaeology, folky stuff and history. Work for sale below - www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Gretelparker
@guyparkerrees.bsky.social
Illustrator of books including Giraffes Can't Dance - author of Dylan books (now on TV as Dylan's Playtime Adventures). Mycologist🍄🟫. Would rather be an elephant.
@imogenfoxell.bsky.social
Artist, author, lexicographer, solo parent Oxford, UK (she/her) www.imogenfoxell.com
@zaraslattery.bsky.social
SCRIBBLER-HOPPING MONOPED Comic Artist, Illustrator, Tutor. Author of COMA: https://myriadeditions.com/books/coma/ LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/zaraslattery WEBSITE: https://zaraslattery.com/
@dragonsofwales.bsky.social
Dreigiau o Gymru. Aka Andy Frazer. Illustrator of dragons and dinosaurs. All books available in my Etsy shop. Please DM for commission enquiries. He/him. European/Welsh. No AI. www.andyfrazer.com
@nicolakent.bsky.social
Author/illustrator of books for young children. Rep'd Jodie Hodges, United Agents Latest: Croc's Cooking Day, Bear's Wash Day, Measuring Me www.nicolakent.co.uk
@thomasflintham.bsky.social
Illustrator and Author of the Press Start! series of books. :-) Also illustrator of Pamela Butchart’s Izzy series and lots of other books too? Yes. www.thomasflintham.com
@lelesaa.com
(she/her) Illustrator | Author | Designer 📍Cambridge, UK. Inspired by joy, curiosity & creativity. Represented by Sophie Sheumaker at BookEnds Literary Agency. © Lele Saa 2023-25 www.lelesaa.com
@stupidmonster.bsky.social
Cartoonist/illustrator/author/magician/trapeze artist/grump Rep'd by United Agents https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/gary-northfield
@emmelinedraws.bsky.social
Kidlit illustrator/author & comic maker 🌿🌞 Literary agent: Thao Le. She/Her. Mum of one (soon to be two!) 💕 Linktree.com/emmelinedraws
@emmathrussell.bsky.social
Freelance Illustrator from the UK Whimsical art / nerd / maker of things emthrussell.com
@drawingmatt.bsky.social
I’m an award winning Norfolk based children’s book author and illustrator. Represented by Emily Talbot at United Agents. matttheillustrator.com
@alisonmurray.bsky.social
Illustrator and author of picture books, big reader, over thinker, dog lover, screen printer, allotment grower, green, she / her http://www.everythingispattern.com
@paulaknight.bsky.social
Author, illustrator, comics memoir THE FACTS OF LIFE (Myriad) Kidlit Books x3 Writing illustration comics poetry photography Disabled nonambulatory bedbased 6yr #pwME No DMs pls https://linktr.ee/paulajknight https://ko-fi.com/bedscape She/Her