Children's book art

I love art and reading. They are two life long passions of mine that started with picture books. As a little girl I remember sitting in my grandmother's old rocking chair enjoying the illustrations that vividly captured what was written. Loosing myself in the small details as portrayed by talented artists.

Below are some Illustrating books that I find inspiring.

My Little Artist was written and illustrated by Donna Green. It tells the sweet story of a young girl who is mentored by her grandmother during the summer.

Each image feels like a delightful dream, it is obvious that it has been painted with love.

Donna has a quaint little art shop "The Donna Green Studio" in Marshfield Hills, MA

Real life inspiration here

and here

below image from Flea Market Studio here



"The Wisest Man in the World" Illustrated by Anita Lobel
I chose this book because it's fairytale-like, filled with whimsical pictures

Anita is well known as one of the greatest children book creators. She is responsible for the classic "One lighthouse, one moon" which received a Best Illustrated award from The New York times.

Real life inspiration

Wallpaper from Osborne and Little

Peacock fabric from Schumacher

   Above wallpaper trim from Bradbury and Bradbury art wallpapers        

Typical Armenian tile here

Urban outfitters from here

Marchesa designs

via Neiman Marcus


via Bergdorf Goodman
These are truly breathtaking and stylishly feminine dresses

"Little Women" a classic, Illustrated by Gavin Rowe.

I love the the story and the way Gavin so delicately Illustrated the interiors. They have been drawn with the sweetest of details.

I love that each drawing depict a happy vision of the beauty, peace, and safety of an ideal house.


Everything is extravagantly formal and old fashioned

Real life inspiration
Images below from Net-a-Porter

Mahogany secretary from Myrtle

Above are from magazine clippings

Above and below images form Mrs.Howard (LOVE HER)

Love the curves of this sofa with it's tailored box skirt

Another beautiful secretary

love the curved back detail in these side chairs from Myrtle

Above image from Black*Eiffel

Next time you read a book, I hope you experience the sensation of being between where you really are and the imaginary world of your dreams.

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