An illustration by Grace Sandford of a horse playing tennis, with other items from sports surrounded as icons. In handwritten type it also says “gooooalll!”.
Happy Year of the Fire Horse! I also wanted to feature that this year seems to be huge for international sports. Have a wonderful celebration 🌟 #kidlit #kidlitart #zodiac #illustration
Thank you for all of the wonderful responses to my latest post and for me resurfacing after a bit of time away. Genuinely means a lot 🥹 ❤️
Glad you’re ok and enjoying half term. Weights and training are going well, I’m nearly fully qualified as a personal trainer now, which is exciting! And I competed a couple of weeks ago and was one point off of the podium, so close!
Hi Sharon, yes you have! I’m working on something that I’ll hope to finish and post to you soon! Thanks
I relate so hard to this! But completely agree with you that it opens up a freedom in that you can be more selective in the work that you choose to do. We’re living in a weird time as creators right now. Nobody seems to be safe from the work drought. We’ve gotta keep the faith though!
They’re all gorgeous. But the bee!? 😭 so precious!
That’s awesome!! 👏 well done!
Thanks so much, Natasha! That means so much. I’ve struggled in feeling creative lately. Hopefully it’ll come back. I’m ok thanks, how are you!?
Awww Jen, thank you!! How are you!? I’ve found it hard to create and keep up with being online. Tell me everything! 💚
Thank you so much, Rachel!! 🐴
An illustration by Grace Sandford of a horse playing tennis, with other items from sports surrounded as icons. In handwritten type it also says “gooooalll!”.
Happy Year of the Fire Horse! I also wanted to feature that this year seems to be huge for international sports. Have a wonderful celebration 🌟 #kidlit #kidlitart #zodiac #illustration
A dog driving a red and yellow toy car. Illustration by Grace Sandford
Toot Toot into the new year! Wishing everyone a happy new year 🚗 Did anyone else have one of these toy cars growing up? #kidlitart #illustration #kidlituk
A mouse running through a snowy landscape holding a giant block of cheese. They are wearing a paper Christmas hat and handkerchief also. Illustration by Grace Sandford
🧀🧀 The Great Heist 🧀🧀 - Was lovely to create just for fun, without any brief or client. Good for the soul! #kidlitart #illustration #kidlituk
Some original paintings from picture book Tough Cookie, including the hand drawn font for the cover. By Grace Sandford
Some original paintings from picture book Tough Cookie, including artwork from a spread. By Grace Sandford
Some original paintings from picture book Tough Cookie, including font samples that didn’t make the cut. By Grace Sandford
The jacket of Tough Cookie, featuring bios for both myself and author Kate.
🍪 Tough Cookie Is 10 🍪 I can’t believe that the first book I even illustrated, is 10 years old! To celebrate I dug some original artwork out from the archives. It’s my first (and last) book that I painted traditionally with acrylic! Forever grateful to everyone who helped make this book. #kidlitart
I’m pleased you’re doing well. I hope you get some time over Christmas to chill out and get some rest! :)
Your moon illustration looks so gorgeous in the avatar! :)
Aww Jo, thank you so much! Means so much. I hope you’re well lovely.
Thank you so much lovely!! I hope you’re well 😊😊
Thank you so much!! 🐭 🩵💙
A mouse running through a snowy landscape holding a giant block of cheese. They are wearing a paper Christmas hat and handkerchief also. Illustration by Grace Sandford
🧀🧀 The Great Heist 🧀🧀 - Was lovely to create just for fun, without any brief or client. Good for the soul! #kidlitart #illustration #kidlituk
A character sheet featuring a hamster in various poses. Illustration by Grace Sandford
Hi #kidlitartpostcard ! I’m currently available for new projects and would love to work with you to bring characters and worlds to life! www.gracesandford.com #kidlitart #illustration
An illustration by Grace Sandford. It features bear holding a Christmas Pudding to share with their friends, a fox, a robin and a squirrel.
A photo of the Christmas card designed by Grace Sandford, with a note book behind it and some pens to illustrate its uses.
A photo of the greetings card designed by Grace Sandford. Placed on top of a diary in a room to illustrate how a card may look in a room.
Tis The Season - Introducing my Christmas Card for 2025. Perfect for those who love sharing delicious food with loved ones! www.gracesandford.com/new-products... #kidlitart #kidlituk #blueskynightmarket #illustration
A stylised illustration of a hazel dormouse curled up amongst hazel leaves, oak leaves & cob nuts/hazelnuts, completed in fineliner
Doodled a new little drawing ready for watercolouring-in practice at some point
An illustration by Grace Sandford. It features bear holding a Christmas Pudding to share with their friends, a fox, a robin and a squirrel.
A photo of the Christmas card designed by Grace Sandford, with a note book behind it and some pens to illustrate its uses.
A photo of the greetings card designed by Grace Sandford. Placed on top of a diary in a room to illustrate how a card may look in a room.
Tis The Season - Introducing my Christmas Card for 2025. Perfect for those who love sharing delicious food with loved ones! www.gracesandford.com/new-products... #kidlitart #kidlituk #blueskynightmarket #illustration
Ohhh it’s beautiful, Jen! I love the composition and it’s so cute and Autumnal! ❤️
A character sheet of a hamster called Milo in various poses. Illustrated by Grace Sandford
A cover for a young reader book created by Grace Sandford called Mythical Milo. It illustrates a hamster falling down a tube onto Ancient Greece whilst holding a sword and shield.
A spread from Mythical Milo by Grace Sandford. It involves a small hamster facing a hydra, but is surprised to see a small axolotl face him as a contender!
A spread from Mythical Milo by Grace Sandford. It features a hamster called Milo hiding from Meowdusa a Medusa cat that has mice for hair, and it looking for her next victim!
Hi Brian! This is spooky, but I’ve actually been working on an early reader called Mythical Milo, about a hamster that falls down the wrong tube and ends up in Ancient Greece 😅. I’ve been putting it forward to pitch but would love to talk about it more if it’s similar to what you’re looking for?
A cute scribbly page with pet paw trait written instead of portrait. By Grace Sandford
A pet portrait of a dog, illustrated by Grace Sandford.
A pet portrait of two cats, in black and white. By Grace Sandford
A pet portrait of two horses in a stable. By Grace Sandford
Pet Portraits are back open during the popular festive season! Want to gift a loved one a personalised one of a kind portrait from a children’s illustrator? Find out more here, www.gracesandford.com/new-products #kidlitart #illustration #kidlituk
A cute scribbly page with pet paw trait written instead of portrait. By Grace Sandford
A pet portrait of a dog, illustrated by Grace Sandford.
A pet portrait of two cats, in black and white. By Grace Sandford
A pet portrait of two horses in a stable. By Grace Sandford
Pet Portraits are back open during the popular festive season! Want to gift a loved one a personalised one of a kind portrait from a children’s illustrator? Find out more here, www.gracesandford.com/new-products #kidlitart #illustration #kidlituk
A close up of a spread featuring a mother and daughter walking in nature. The daughter is on her mother’s shoulders. Illustrator by Grace Sandford.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day to those who celebrate! Looking for work in publishing, licensing and other fun ways you would love to work together! Say hello if you’d like to know more 👋
#kidlitart #illustration #kidlitUK
Thank you so much, Brittany! 🩷💜💚
