Almost 10,000 authors have come together to publish an empty book protesting the theft of books by tech companies to train AI models.
Titled Don’t Steal This Book, it is empty of text except the names of the authors involved.. 🧵
white illustration of an octopus on a black background. The image is cropped, focusing on the octopus's face and two of its tentacles reaching upward. The name of the illustrator, "Grimm's Illustrations", as well as the services provided and contact details, are written between the tentacles.
Happy belated #kidlitartpostcard day!
My name is Merle Grimm, and I would love to collaborate with you on your next book!
I am currently travelling through New Zealand while working on a new picture book, drawing tons of animals.
#illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart
#illustration #illustrator #newzealand #nz #sketchbook #travelsketchbook
2) Auckland’s skyline
3) Auckland’s historic ferry building
3) Piha Beach
Illustration of artist carrying bags with paint brushes sticking out, walking away from moving boxes towards the island of New Zealand
Photo of a peer overlooking the ocean with the skyline of Auckland in the distance
Photo of Auckland’s historic ferry building and the skyline seen from the ocean
Photo of a river flowing over a beach into the ocean. A steep mountain looms out from the beach.
2026 marks a big change. My husband and I quit our jobs and with just 2 suitcases, left for New Zealand. We’re planning to stay a year, travelling with a camper van through the country.
I will continue illustrating and freelancing. Would you be interested in seeing my travel sketchbook and updates?
This is great!
I’ve been told this sounds a bit macabre, but Denmark may have a higher natural resistance to diseases like HIV or even COVID because it was hit so hard by the Black Death. Even though the Black Death was caused by bacteria and HIV is a virus.
What is your’s?
Illustration of a pregnant woman, the embryo visible. A child sits, her head leaned against the stomach, listening to the baby inside.
Illustration of a pregnant woman, the embryo visible. A child sits, her head leaned against the stomach, listening to the baby inside. Next to the illustration are fun facts on the development of the baby during pregnancy
Happy belated Kidlit Postcard Day!
My name is Merle Grimm, specialising in middle grade and scientific illustrations. My friends know me for my fun facts. I’d love to work with you!
#kidlitartpostcard #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit
A fountain pen ink drawing of the Lake District landscape. The drawing is monochrome blue and created with a fountain pen line hatching shading technique
As Winds Gather - one of my hand-drawn fountain pen ink drawings on paper ✍️⛅
A look to the Northern Fells and Derwent Water from Latrigg Fell in the Lake District 🌿
#inkdrawing #fountainpen #penandink #drawing #lakedistrict
Cover art for the book a wrinkle in time. The children look out into colourful space. A net diagram of space-time overlays space, filled with planets and stars. The three witches are depicted on the back, looking out at the reader.
Here’s my take on “A Wrinkle in Time” for the Penguin House cover art competition.
Exploring the space where fantasy, sci-fi, and physics meet. An incredible book, which I highly recommend.
I will share more behind the scenes and process later.
#PRHDesignAward #coverart #kidlitart
Cover art by Grimm’s illustrations for a middle grade mystery chapter book, depicting two teens standing in a stone archway. Vines are climbing up the arch. The two teens, a boy and a girl, wear historical clothes and hold up a lantern while looking around wearily.
Close up of cover art by Grimm’s illustrations for a middle grade mystery chapter book, depicting a girl standing in a stone archway. Vines are climbing up the arch. The girl is wearing historical clothes and holding up a lantern while looking around wearily.
Close up of cover art by Grimm’s illustrations for a middle grade mystery chapter book, depicting a boy standing in a stone archway. Vines are climbing up the arch. The boy is wearing historical clothes while looking around wearily.
So much fun bringing this middle grade book cover to life. The historical costumes were a fun challenge. I tried to give them a modern twist. I’d really like to wear her jacket!
Would you be interested in seeing the process?
#illustration #kidlit #bookart #kidlitart #coverart
One of my favorite tricks for using #oilpastel
#illustration #kidlitart
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator/author from OKC. I love to use humor, heart, color, and texture when I tell stories. I'm SO happy to say that I am represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social !
#kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitillustration #illustratorauthor
Screen shot of weather app, stating that the felt temperature is -17 degrees Celsius
Feels like -17 °C ?!
Mixed media watercolour illustration by Grimm’s Illustrations depicting a night scene with a young, determined girl balancing on a castle ruin arch while facing off an evil monkey clutching a stolen pouch.
Detail of mixed media watercolour illustration by Grimm’s Illustrations depicting a night scene with a young, determined girl balancing on a castle ruin arch
Detail of mixed media watercolour illustration by Grimm’s Illustrations depicting a night scene with an evil monkey clutching a stolen pouch.
Hope everyone’s had a great start to the new year!
I’ve been chipping away at this chapter book illustration on and off for a while now, and it feels good to finally share it.
#illustration #kidlit #bookart #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart
Art vs Artist showing 8 artworks by Merle Grimm surrounding a photo of the artist in the centre. The illustrations are art for children’s books made in the year 2025. Two cover art pieces, two middle grade piece in black and white and color and three scenes of nature and architecture. The animals illustrated are an octopus, a bird, a squirrel and a fox
This is my last post for the year 2025!
Thank you to everyone who supported me. I’m looking forward to next year!
#artvsartist2025 #artvsartist #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart
#illustration #kidlit #bookart #childrensbook #watercolour #watercolor #castle
Watercolor illustration of a Scottish castle on a lake connected with a bridge. The lake is nestled between mountains. The castle and mountains reflect on the lake’s surface. The art is kept in calming colours of blues, greens and purples.
The year is racing to an end. With the rush before the holidays, this watercolour piece of a castle nestled between mountains will hopefully give a breath of calm.
Today is my last work-packed day before I travel to my family tomorrow.
Are you spending the holidays at home or travelling?
My favourite part of a wreath is the smell of pine! Sadly, this is the part I cannot include in my illustration. You'll have to find your own wreath to sniff!
#illustration #bookart #kidlit #childrenbooks #christmas #christmasart
Illustration of a Christmas wreath decorated with small berries and a bow at the bottom
The first Christmas wreaths are believed to have been used by Lutherans in Germany in the 16th century. The first recorded wreaths were decorative elements, often jewellery or diadems, used by the Etruscans, ancient Greeks, Romans, and other groups in southern Europe.
Photo of an illustration shining through for a lightbox sketch transference. The illustration depicts a girl standing on a slim arch of a castle ruin, looking determinedly at an angry monkey holding a bag over the abyss
Here’s a peek at my current WIP. I'm using a lightbox to transfer my sketch onto watercolour paper. Next step colour and inking!
#bookillistration #bookart #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #sketch #watercolors #watercolours #process #wip
#kidlitartpostcard #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #childrenbooks #illustration
Black-and-white illustration of two children having a playful snowball fight. One child stands in the open, mid-throw, while the other hides behind a snowman for cover while laughing. The scene feels energetic and cheerful.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
My name is Merle Grimm. I’m a passionate illustrator who loves working with both traditional and digital mediums.
This year I’d love a snowy white Christmas! The last couple of years it’s been rain and slush, but who knows? Maybe I’ll get lucky!
For those who love #Kidlit and #science! NSTA (the National Science Teachers Association) has just released their outstanding books list—congrats to all who worked to create these amazing books. www.nsta.org/outstanding-...
#kidlit #bookillustration #blackandwhite #picturebook #kidlitart #bookart #kidlitillustration
Hold on tight! These two brave kids leap into adventure, but can they escape the villain’s grasp?
Growing up I loved books filled with action and mystery. My all-time favorite was The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. What about you? What books kept you on the edge of your seat?
Happy #blackcatday; a day to awareness of black cats in need of homes and support. Superstition still makes these adorable furry friends more likely to be homeless and or abused. Which makes me so sad, especially as a cat mum to 2 adopted beautiful black cats of my own. #blackcat #blackcats #kidlit
Hi there! Happy KidLitPostcardDay!
My name is Merle Grimm. I’m a passionate illustrator who loves working with both traditional and digital mediums.
#kidlitartpostcard #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #childrenbooks #kidlitartpostcard
Have a fabulous Halloween 🎃
#halloween #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #spooky #ink
One more day to go! Potions are being brewed, brooms are polished, and familiars are finally getting their long-overdue baths.
What are your Halloween preparations?
#halloween #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #science #witch #halloweenart #spooky #magic
