Hi! It’s #portfolioday I’m Ameena, a children’s book illustrator focusing on picture books, chapter books and middle grade covers. You can find more info on my website: www.ameenasiddique.com #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #picturebookart #middlegradebooks

Happy New Year everyone! Thought we defend the dragons for this months #kidlitpostcardday #kidlitpostcard #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #dragons #picturebookart #chapterbookart

#KidLit FYI: The next postcard event is Thursday, January 8th. www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlitartpostcard

Hi my name is Ameena! I’ve been working on some new portfolio pieces which I’ll be sharing in the new year. But for now a little piece for #kidlitpostcardday #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration

Tea Time with Kiki and Jiji #ghiblinovember25 #ghiblinovemberteatime #ghibiliart❤️ #art #ghiblinovember2025 #kidlit #kikideliveryservice #kidlitart

In Greek Mythology, EOS is the goddess of dawn. What a week! This is day 7 of @folktaleweek #dawn Excited to do this again next year!! #folktaleweek #folktale #folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweek25 #greekgoddess #eos #goddesseos #kidlit #kidlitart

The Planetnik is a Slavic Folktale of a man who herds the clouds together and brings the storm. Day 6 of @folktaleweek #storm #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweek25 #folktale #slavic #slavicfolklore #płanetnik #kidlit

Day 5 of @folktaleweek #charm This was a tricky one for me, so I decided to go with a simple 4 leaf clover for good luck. #folktale #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweek25 #kidlit #4leafclover

In Egyptian mythology, Goddess Seshat was the ruler of books, recorder of measurements, inventor of writing and was powerful with wisdom and knowledge. Day 4 of @folktaleweek #books #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweek25 #folktale #egypt #myth #mythology #kidlit #kidlitart

In Aztec mythology, Tlaloc is the God of Rain. In drier months to overcome droughts, they would head to the mountains and offer a sacrifice, sometimes even their own children. Day 3 of @folktaleweek #rain #folktale #folktaleweek #folktaleweek25 #folktaleweek2025 #kidlit #kidlitart

Day 2 of #folktaleweek #echo In Greek mythology, Echo is a nymph who has been curse to repeat the last words she hears. She falls in love with a young man, Narcissus… who only loves himself. #echoandnarcissus #folktale2025 #folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweek25 #kidlit #kidlitart #middlegradecovers

“1001 Nights” mock cover for the following prompts It’s #folktaleweek and today’s prompt is #night #folktaleweeknight #folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweek25 Illoageny is also having monthly prompt which is #mythandlegend #illoagency #illomonthlyprompts #illocelebratesdiversity #kidlitart

Little scene from Ponyo for #ghiblinovemberlunch #ghiblinovember #ghiblinovember25 #ghibli #ponyo #ghibiliart❤️ #lunch #artchallenges #ramen

I loved worked on this character sheet of Aaliyah and Willa with illustration coach @the_illustration_initiative Emily is amazing to work with! #charactersheet #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitart #picturebookart #picturebookillustration #childrenbookart #childrenbookillustration

Willa hates the rain but Aaliyah loves to splash in puddles #characterdesign #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #picturebookart #picturebookillustration #childrenbookart #childrenbookillustration

Willa is not a fan of broccoli!! Sassy dog alert. #characterdesign #character_design #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #picturebookart #picturebookillustration #childrenbookart #childrenbookillustration #portfolio

Aaliyah loves her little garden. Willa doesn’t like to get dirty but she’ll still guard close by. You never know when a spider might appear! #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitillustration #picturebookillustrations #picturebookart #childrenbookillustrator #childrenbookart #childrenbookillustration

Aaliyah is terrified of spiders but it’s a good thing she’s got Willa to protect her. Brave little puppy! #character_design #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #childrenbookart #childrenbookillustration #picturebookart #picturebookillustration #portfolio #picturebookartist

Aaliyah and Willa investigating where the ants go after a picnic. #character_design #characterdesignchallenge #characterconceptart #charactermeetandgreet #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #picturebookart #picturebookillustrations #childrenbookart #childrenbookillustration

Working on some new characters for my portfolio. #character_design #character #charactersheet #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #picturebookillustration #picturebookart #childrenbookart #girl #dog #drawing #drawingoftheday

I love calcifer! #breakfast #ghibiliart❤️ #ghiblinovember25 #ghiblinovember2025 #ghiblinovemberbreakfast #ghiblichallenge #howlsmovingcastleart #howlsmovingcastle

Just sitting here guarding the leaves, sticks and grass to get our den warm for the winter. It’s the first Thursday of the month which means #kidlitpostcardday #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart

2 cuties discovering the world together #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #babybooks #boardbook #kidlitartist #picturebookillustration #picturebookart #picturebooks #childrenbookillustrator #childrenbookart #childrenbookillustration #illustration #art #artoftheday

Happy I READ CANADIAN DAY! If you're looking for a Canadian #kidlit book, here's some I've worked on! All authors & publishers are Canadian 🍁! #IReadCanadianDay #IReadCanadian #canada

Day 20 of #peachtober #truck #peachtober25 #peachtober25truck @peachtober #ohuhumarkers #ohuhu #ohuhuacrylicmarkers #acrylicmarkers

Day 19 of #peachtober #melon #peachtober25melon #peachtober25 @peachtober #ohuhu #ohuhumarkers #acrylicmarkers #ohuhuacrylicmarkers

Day 18 of #peachtober #toad #peachtober25 #peachtober25toad @peachtober #ohuhumarkers #ohuhu #ohuhuacrylicmarkers #acrylicmarkers

Day 17 of #peachtober #whistle #peachtober25 #peachtober25whistle @peachtober #ohuhuacrylicmarkers #ohuhu #acrylicmarkers

Day 16 #peachtober #hatch @peachtober #peachtober25 #peachtober25hatch

Catching up on some peachtober prompts Day 14 #peachtober #brush @peachtober #peachtober25 #peachtober25brush

Quick painting for day 15 of #peachtober #peachtober25 @peachtober #aquarium #peachtober25aquarium

I love doing research and practicing methods for new projects! #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #ohuhumarkers

Day 13 of #peachtober #marble @peachtober #peachtober25 #peachtober25marble #pencilcrayonart #colourpencil #colourpencilart

Day 12 of #scbwiartober2025 #tiptoe @scbwi Just in time for #diwali

Day 12 of #peachtober25 #bark @peachtober #peachtober #peachtober25bark I think this might be my last post for this years peachtober. Need to shift gears into other projects, but this was fun! #gouchepainting #gouache #acrylicmarkers

Day 11 of #scbwiartober2025 #kettle @scbwi #scbwiartober2025kettle #witch #brew #apothecary #acrylicmarkers #ohuhu

Day 11 of #peachtober #seagull @peachtober #peachtober25 #peachtober25seagull

When I think of twist, I think of challah which I use to call “twisty bread” when I was little. Day 10 of #scbwiartober2025 #twist @scbwi #scbwiartober2025day10 #scbwiartober2025twist #scbwiartober #challah #roshhashana

Busy little bees Day 9 of #scbwiartober2025 @scbwi #hive #scbwiartober #scbwiartober2025day9 #scbwiartober2025hive

Pika’s are so cute!! Day 10 of #peachtober #critter @peachtober #pika #gelato #peachtober25 #peachtober25critter

Do you think the wind blows swings, or do you think ghosts are having the time of their lives on there? Day 9 of #peachtober #rope @peachtober #peachtober25 #peachtober2025 #peachtober25rope #gouache #gelato

Has anyone else tried craving a brain out of a watermelon?! It’s hard to do but kids love it! Also first time playing with gelatos Day 8 of #scbwiartober2025 #carve #scbwiartober2025carve @scbwi #gelato #scbwi

Day 8 of #peachtober #leaf @peachtober #peachtober25 #peachtober25leaf #artchallenges #gouchepainting #gouache #art

Been a while since I’ve worked with pastels. I love that these art prompts and challenges are pushing me out my comfort zone. Day 7 of #scbwiartober2025 #fuzzy @scbwi #scbwi #scbwiartober2025fuzzy #scbwiartober #pastels #monster #girl #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist

Day 7 of #peachtober #strawberry @peachtober #collage #art #scbwi #peachtober25 #peachtober25strawberry #peachtober2025 #artchallenge #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator #kidlitartist #kidlitart #childrenbookart #childrenbookillustration #picturebookart #picturebookillustration #gouache

Day 6 of #peachtober #ring @peachtober #peachtober25 #peachtober2025 #peachtober25ring #artchallenges #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitart #picturebookart #picturebookillustration #picturebookillustrator #childrenbookart #childrenbookillustration #woods #nature #woodland #squirrel

Oh no, gotta save that little ghost candle Day 6 of #scbwiartober2025 #scbwiartober #candle #scbwi #artober #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #middlegradeillustration #kidlitart #childrenbookart #childrenbookillustration #childrenbookillustrator #childrenbookartist #picturebookillustration

When you watch something spooky before bedtime Day 5 of #scbwiartober2025 #scbwiartober #eyes #scbwi #artober #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #middlegradeillustration #kidlitart #childrenbookart #childrenbookillustration #childrenbookillustrator #childrenbookartist #picturebookillustration

Day 5 of #peachtober #poppy #peachtober25poppy #peachtober25 #peachtober2025 #poppies #collage #art #kitlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookillustration #picturebookart #picturebookartist #picturebookillustrator #childrenbookart #childrenbookillustration

Day 4 of #peachtober #gingham @peachtober #peachtober25 #peachtober25gingham #peachtober2025 #kidlit #kidlitartist #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #picturebookillustration #picturebookart #picturebookartist #childrenbookillustration #childrenbookart #childrenbookillustrator