As I take another full turn around the sun, I thought I’d illustrate a memory from my childhood, with my little sister… and our joint imaginary friends. www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #illustration #sisters #kidlit #portfolio #childrensbooks

I had the need to draw a garden centre scene, harking back to the days as a kid, when I was dragged around the local centre on a wet Sunday staring at twigs in pots. Open to commissions www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #childrensillustration #middlegradebooks #illustration #chapterbooks

Painting, drawing, sketching.. #kidlit #kidlitpostcard #illustration

Is @bsky.app still full of sane people? Just checking 😬

Happy #kidlitpostcard2025 #kidlitpostacardday #kidlitpostcard

Woof! A new scruffy character for a larger illustration I’m working on. www.sarahvonthronlaver.com

A clip of me chatting about what I do for a living. If you want to see the whole thing, head on over to www.sarahvonthronlaver.com/about

My first attempt at portrait painting

Giddy up KItty. Mrs Pepperpot catching a ride. 6B pencil on Procreate www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #illustration #chapterbook #picturebook #childrensclassics #mrspepperpot #kidlit #procreateart

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Bindy 👋 I love illustrating animals, plants, natural landscapes and kids! I also create infographics and diagrams. Represented by @astoundus.bsky.social www.bindyjames.com #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday

#kidlitartpostcardday Hello, I’m Sarah, illustrator and toy designer for the likes of Jellycat. I love drawing animals and people full of character. www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard

A very British Milonga. A segment from a Black & White illustration i created and sold to a fellow dancer. #illustration #inkdrawing #kidlit #chapterbooks #middlegrade #yafiction #bookillustration #editorialillustration www.sarahvonthronlaver.com

Strategically plated! www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #illustration #graphicnovel #art

In celebration of another trip around the sun for me, and to remember that it's the time of year when everything should be covered in Marzipan. Drawn in procreate www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #littlemouse #chapterbook #picturebook #storybook #kidlit #marzipan #birthdaygirl #illustration #procreateart

Me in a mug… why? I don’t know … why not? On procreate using the 6B pencil. www.sarahvonthronlaver.com. #selfportrait #illustration #cats #ilovecats #kidlit #chapterbook #procreate #storybook #picturebook

F is for Friday & for Floundering about with a Fluffy Feather duster. Ernie attempting to spring clean, created on Procreate. open for commissions in Early April www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #kidlit #childrensbooks #storybook #picturebook #chapterbook #illustration #mouse #procreate #characterdesigns

This is my cat, and he just happens to be the best cat in the world. He’s very heavy footed/pawed and likes to shout/meow as soon as he pops in through the cat flap. www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #cat #kidlit #picturebook #storybook #childrensbooks #illustration #procreate

Bluesky is so calm compared to the other platforms. I might meditate here for a while… 😌

Jazz Double Bassist. If I were to live another life, I think I would be a Double bassist - just the coolest instrument ever! I will just have to make do with my Cello. 😍 China Ink & Wash www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #illustration #jazz #doublebass #chaperbook #graphicnovel #artist #illustrator

‘Jazz singer’ China ink and wash illustration. I love drawing in the media, I think it’s the one I’m most at home with. I’m open to commissions as from beg of April. www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #illustrator #graphicnovel #illustration #chapterbooks #hellopublishers

What’s occurin’? ‘In the land of the designer/illustrator person here. I’m designing toys for 3 different int toy companies, almost simultaneously. Chances are in 18 months you’ll be cuddling something I’ve created.. mwah hah hah.’ Just a day in the life of a meglomaniacal plush toy designer.

I’m not sure how I’m managing to maintain such a low follower count, hats off to me for being soooo exclusive! 😜😬 #helloartists #hellopublishers #hellokidlit #kidlit #picturebooks #greetingscards

Party time! #kidlitartpostcard Have a splendid Thursday, and may a jolly monkey unicycle into your life and share his sandwiches with you. Looking for illustration commissions.. wld Love to work on some children’s books #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit #illustration www.sarahvonthronlaver.com

The perfect morning is taking tea with your best friend. “Tea bunny?” Reworked illustration in Procreate www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #illustration #kidlit #picturebook #storybook #teatime #chapterbook

#standwithukraine Pass it on

“He’s the greatest footballer of the Century!” - Carlos the Crocodile. Character sketches by me on Procreate. www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #illustration #charactersketches #kidlit #picturebook #chapterbook #crocodile #football

‘I like bananas, because they have no bones!’ A watercolour and china ink illustration for early years age group. www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #kidlit #preschool #earlyyears #watercolour #picturebooks #illustration

Just going to say this now. If you’re a Trump lover I wouldn’t follow me, as I think it highly unlikely we’ll get on!

T is for Thursday and Terrible weather and for Teapot, which is what we need to fill up - "Oy! Who's that? I don't want mouse flavoured tea." www.sarahvonthronlaver.com Looking for illustration commissions in kids publishing & editorial. #kidlit #picturebook #illustration #chapterbook #kidseditorial

Black and White character development. If you’re as ancient as me, you might be able to recognise this character. I used to love these books as a child. Guess who it is? www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #kidlit #chapterbooks #picturebooks #charactersketches #pencilsketches #illustration

Bandoneonist Slowing working on turning this guy into an animation. #illustration #kidlit #chapterbook #bandoneonist #tango #ink #picturebook #characterdesign #animation www.sarahvonthronlaver.com

A quick timelapse ‘Tootles is coming to town!’ I have more to add but I thought I would share my progress so far. www.sarahvonthronlaver.com Looking for illustration commissions in children’s publishing. #kidlit #picturebooks #chapterbooks #illustration #procreate #elephant

A quick squawky illustration. In procreate www.sarahvonthonlaver.com Open for work, I am really interested in illustrating more children's books - either picture or chapter books. Drop me a line at [email protected] #kidlit #picturebook #storybook #chapterbooks #childrensillustration #illustration

I don’t need to say anything!! ❤️🥰

Trala-la-laa! It’s Friday 🥳 A operatic illustration in Procreate by me at www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #kidlit #illustration #operasinger #itsfriday #picturebooks #chapterbooks Open for commissions

‘Winter Magic’ Written & illustrated by me Created using #procreate Hello commissioning editors & literary agents #KidLitArtPostcard I would love to illustrate picture books, chapter books & educational material. wwwsarahvonthronlaver.com #kidlitartpostcardday #illustration #picturebook #kidlit

Honk honk honkity honk! Illustration on #Procreate - created last night. Looking for #illustration work either in #picturebooks, #chapterbooks or #educationalpublishing. I love using a limited colour palette and I especially love #drawing little kids boogie-ing. www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #kidlit

It is nice on here, but I do need to chat to some more people! Hello out there…

Cheeky monkey! Illustration in china ink and watercolour wash #cheekymonkey #monkey #party #illustration #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #greetingscard #picturebook www.sarahvonthronlaver.com

A little Ostrich achieving the impossible.. a tiny animation by me on photoshop. www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #animation #illustration #ostrich #pencilsketch #kidlit

Happy New Year Chinese Year of the Snake 2025 www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #chinesenewyear #yearofthesnake #chinesenewyear2025 #snake #illustration #cutesnake #kidlitpostcard

'Knit Knot Mole' Concentrating very hard on a knitted square, a snippet from a bigger illustrated spread. On Procreate illustrated by me www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #knitting #mole #procreate #kidlit #picturebook #illustration #storybooks

Eeks - bees! Snippet from a bigger illustrated spread. Children's book illustration by me in Procreate www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #kidlit #childrensbooksillustration #storybook #picturebook #procreateart #zebra #bees #eeks

Woohooo! It’s break time 🥳 Part of a larger illustration produced in procreate for a picture book I’ve written. Now to get it published 😬 #picturebook #kidlit #illustration #procreate #childrensbookillustration #storybook #crazyzebra www.sarahvonthronlaver.com

Experimenting with Procreate Dreams! Bearing in mind, I’m not an animator 😳😁

You’ll all be relieved to know, that I have *small fanfare* completed my tax return!!! 🥳 I just have to pay the tax now 🙀

“Helloooo! Is there anybody out there?” Inky mouse and gramophone illustrated by me #kidlit #illustration #inkdrawing www.sarahvonthronlaver.com

‘Oh bottoms!’ For all those feeling a little glum today, whether it be the weather or the fact certain imbeciles are now in office again. Naming no names.

And now for something completely different. A greetings card design available at @wuzci. Illustration in china Ink and wash. #Hamlet #yorick #alaspooryorick #youdomynutin #illustration #ink #greetingscard