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Greta Hummingbird
@gretahummingbird.com
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✦ Children's book illustrator & Designer for animation 🎨
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Greta Hummingbird @gretahummingbird.com · Jan 11
Hi Bluesky!

I'm Greta, an Ireland-based designer working in animation and illustrating children's books ☀️

My mission is to give wings to magic-themed projects that encourage kids and their families to find their spark. ✨

Nice to meet you!

Portfolio: gretahummingbird.com
Illustration of a blond-haired girl with green eyes and glasses and wearing a long orange sweater is holding two cats. One chubby cat is happily snuggled into her arms looking up, the other smaller cat is grumpily hanging on top of her head, gently scratching the girl's forehead while she tries to maintain her smile. The style is leaning towards coloured pencil and the background is filled with glowing green plants.
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Old (L) versus new (R):
During this redraw, I focused on making the character younger and bringing more vibrant colours and textures into the illustration. I'm pretty happy with the result! :)

#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #illustrator
In soft autumn colours of orange, brown an grey, a hurt bird is sitting on the ground in the rain. The bird's wing is broken and wrapped by a little bandage that has handpainted drawings of a pumpkin, hearts and butterflies on it. Hugging the sad bird is a young girl with white skin and brown hair falling onto her shoulders with curls. She wears an orange beret hat that matches her long brown cardigan. Her face shows comfort to cheer the bird up. They are surrounded by some bushes and puddles. This old version of the picture is drawn in soft greys with a few brown and orange touches. In soft autumn colours of orange, brown an grey, a hurt bird is sitting on the ground in the rain. The bird's wing is broken and wrapped by a little bandage that has handpainted drawings of a pumpkin, hearts and butterflies on it. Hugging the sad bird is a young girl with white skin and brown hair falling onto her shoulders with curls. She wears an orange beret hat that matches her long brown cardigan. Her face shows comfort to cheer the bird up. They are surrounded by some bushes and puddles. This new version of the picture is drawn in vibrant reds and oranges with hints of pink and purple.
October 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Making art is the closest thing I can think of to magical wish fulfillment. Because what do you mean I can just PAINT my childhood fantasies into reality?
A picture book illustration of a little girl peeking into a circus tent with horses and acrobats
October 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Before (L) and after (R): I've been re-discovering my style and redrew a few of my old pieces in the process! :)

#kidlitillustrator #kidlit #artist
A bird with a broken wing is gliding in a parachute constructed from autumn leaves and sticks. Next to the bird, a tiny magical girl with curly brown hair and white skin is flying along in her own autumn leaf glider. Both of them are enjoying soaring through the sky! This version of the image was painted in orange, red and brown colours. A bird with a broken wing is gliding in a parachute constructed from autumn leaves and sticks. Next to the bird, a tiny magical girl with curly brown hair and white skin is flying along in her own autumn leaf glider. Both of them are enjoying soaring through the sky! This version of the image is painted in soft red, pinks and purple accents.
October 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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The last few weeks I sat down to develop a style to tie my kidlit illustrations together more cohesively.
This was one of the test doodles I made for older children! I ended up going a slightly different direction, but this was so fun to play with :)
#kidlitillustrator #kidlit
Coloured pencil illustration of an ice faiy looking over the shoulder, smiling at you. Her hair is icy blue with hints of pink, her dress is sparkling silver like frost. From her shoulders are growing shimmering blue wings with a hint of pink. A sparkling ice ornament is crowning her head.
October 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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The constant state of agony that plagues artists. Are you still trying to explain portfolio struggles to non-art people or have you given up?

Tag someone who's eternally working on their portfolio, maybe offer them some tissues and a coffee too 🤣
#artiststruggles
Two women are sitting in a coffee shop. The left woman asks "So how are things?" and the right woman happily responds Ppretty good, I'm working on my potfolio!". In the second image, the left woman skeptically asks: "Didn't you say the same thing last time? And the time before that. And the time before that, too." The right woman is now halfway hiding under the table, saying "Well...". In the background, two staff members are gossiping. One staff member says "It's true, she's been saying this since I started working here." and the other one responds "Ha ha, what a loser." The last panel shows the left woman asking "So, when will it be done?". The right woman is now completely under the table crying out dramatically in agony: NEVERRRR.
October 24, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Day 3: fairy!! I'm behind 💀
But had a lot of fun with these Disney Tinkerbell inspired wings!

#inktober #inktober2025 #ink #disney #tinkerbell #art #fairy #wings
an ink illustration in black and white of fairy wings, dripping with fairy dust
October 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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//mic tapping
I have my first pre-mades! For interior art or chapter headers. They're exclusive so I'll sell each one once: they will be unique to you 💕 Dm me (on insta or here) to claim! They're €80,- including a commercial license :)

#art #bookillustration #interiorart #chapterheaders #premade
Collection of four pre-made, black and white chapter headers by SachiiA Draws. Book laid open on page 1, chapter 1, with a chapter header illustration of a skull wearing a shiny crown Book laid open on page 1, chapter 1, with a chapter header illustration of a a moon resting in a bed of clouds Book laid open on page 2, interior illustration of a raven, cawing while sitting on a branch
October 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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I'm back with a redraw! Made the first version (right) about a year ago, and the new one (left) today :) I like them both, but I think I like the new one a bit better
What do you think?

#redraw #art #portrait #illustration #commission #characterart #bookillustration
illustration of a portrait of a girl holding up a red book, looking up a little anxiously. There is a golden frame around the portrait illustration of a portrait of a girl with a white collar shirt and a red cardigan, looking up a little anxiously or inquisitively.
August 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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My entry for the @foliosociety.bsky.social contest! The brief was to draw a scene from Rapunzel; I drew the scene where the father is caught by the witch while stealing from her garden. 👁 Made this in a bit of a rush though aaaaa

#foliosociety #rapunzel #rampion #illustrator #bookillustration
Coloured and rendered illustration of the witch in rapunzel, as she catches the father of rapunzel stealing from her garden. She makes a deal with him, he can take her vegetables if she can have his daughter.
July 26, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Manifesting I get more fantasy map commissions for your cozy crime books, your fantasy novels and your DnD campaigns 🥹💕
#mapcommission #mapart #maps #art #dndmap #ttrpgmap #fantasymap #bookmap
Illustrated map in colour of Smuggler's Cove, a fictional Island from Agatha Cristie's Evil Under the Sun, drawn by SachiiA Draws Illustrated map in sepia of the Swordcoast from Critical Role, adapted to fit a custom DnD campaign, drawn by SachiiA Draws Illustrated map in colour of the fictional city of Hafmara, from a custom DnD campaign, drawn by SachiiA Draws
July 16, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Another inspiring picture book: The Fire Fox!
Written by Alexandra Page, illustrated by Stef Murphy

A heartwarming story wrapped in a gorgeous colour palette.
I really love the use of cold and warm tones for the storytelling, and of course the gorgeous depictions of the northern lights.
Magical!
Photo of the picture book "The fire fox", written by Alexandra Page, illustrated by Stef Murphy. The cover shows an icy landscape with a little girl pulling a sleigh, looking at a glowing white fox on a snowy hill. In the background, the northern lights are sparkling.
July 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Screencap redraw of Rumi in Golden, from #kpopdemonhunters
Gosh this movie was stunning <3

#fanart #redraw #golden #rumi
July 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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What is your go-to karaoke song? 👀

#digitalart #artist
Black and white illustration of a handheld microphone with shimmering sparkles around it. The tip of the microphone is a big sphere.
July 12, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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What song are they groovin out to in your mind? 👀

#kidlitart #digitalart #artist
A black 9-year old girl in a sparkling princess dress is singing on a stage from the top of her lungs. The crowd is cheering for her.
July 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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If I could grow a beard, I'd grow a curly swirly mustache like the dad on the right 👨
If you could grow a beard (or have one), what would your beard's vibe be?

Also happy Pride!

#digitalart #kidlitart
Black and white illustration of a family. The left father has a rounded face and short beard with fluffy hair and a cozy sweater in sandals. The right father has a stylish curly mustache over his longer beard and has messy curls, wearing an elegant vest and fancy shoes. Both of them are smiling down with pride on their son, who is grinning happily and holding a ball. He is wearing a teddy bear on his shirt and has a knee patch on his pants.
June 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Happy #portfolioday !

I'm Sacha, TTRPG and book illustrator from the Netherlands. I love drawing anything fantasy and magical ✨

I'm open to work and eager to do more book illustration, DnD projects and other fun stuff :)

💌sachahenrike@gmail.com
🌐www.sachiiadraws.com
Illustration of Shadowheart and Halsin in a kabedon pose where she leans against the tree and he has his arm above her, also leaning against the tree. It is a romantic setting and there is soft orange light coming in behind Halsin. By SachiiA Draws. An illustration of an elf, wearing a delicate white lace shirt and a delicate tiara. She is touching her fingertips to her cheeks where it glows, smiling softly with her eyes closed. Illustration of Jude and Cardan from the Cruel Prince books by Holly Black. Jude is hovering over Cardan, looking angry and holding a knife to his chin. Cardan is wearing his crown and grinning up at her
July 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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You mess with the honk, you get the bonk 🦆🦢

#kidlit #digitalart #artist
A white goose is tearing the shirt of a little girl with its beak. The little girl is about 5 years old and screaming in terror. Her face is framed by ginger hair of puffy curls.
July 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Always love a sparkly accessory like this seashell box with a mirror ♥

What would you store in it?

#kidlit #illustration #digitalart
Black and white drawing of two hands of a child holding a seashell mirror. Two halves of the shell are connected so it can swing open, the upper part has a mirror in it. The wrists of the hands are decorated with pearl bracelets and sparkles are surrounding the mirror.
July 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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It's my birthday!! Is it still a thing to ask for likes and reposts? OuO Either way, these are some of my all time favourite arts I've made!
#art #halsin #shadowheart #jinx #ekko #timebomb #elf #fantasy #ttrpg #bookillustrator #birthday
Illustration of an angel flying overhead with the moon behind her. She is dressed in a 14th century dress and crown and has damaged angel wings. She is reaping plague victims with a scythe while also afflicted by the plague herself. She looks regal and the ghosts of the victims seem to adore her. Drawn by SachiiA Draws. Illustration of Shadowheart and Halsin in a kabedon pose where she leans against the tree and he has his arm above her, also leaning against the tree. It is a romantic setting and there is soft orange light coming in behind Halsin. By SachiiA Draws. Illustration of Jinx and Ekko, with Ekko hugging Jinx from behind while she has a soft smile on her face. By SachiiA Draws An illustration of an elf, wearing a delicate white lace shirt and a delicate tiara. She is touching her fingertips to her cheeks where it glows, smiling softly with her eyes closed.
July 1, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Mermazing besties 🧜‍♀️🌟

#kidlitart #kidlit #digitalart #artist
Black and white illustration of two mermaid best friends doing a high five. They are about 10 years old and both smiling. The left mermaid has long curly hair floating around her tail, round eyes and freckles. The right mermaid has black straight hair with little curls at the end and two small buns. She has almond-shaped eyes and a wide smile, her mermaid outfit is cute with a collar and puffy sleeves. Both mermaids have shimmering tails and little hearts and sparkles are floating around their high five.
July 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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If I could grow a beard, I'd grow a curly swirly mustache like the dad on the right 👨
If you could grow a beard (or have one), what would your beard's vibe be?

Also happy Pride!

#digitalart #kidlitart
Black and white illustration of a family. The left father has a rounded face and short beard with fluffy hair and a cozy sweater in sandals. The right father has a stylish curly mustache over his longer beard and has messy curls, wearing an elegant vest and fancy shoes. Both of them are smiling down with pride on their son, who is grinning happily and holding a ball. He is wearing a teddy bear on his shirt and has a knee patch on his pants.
June 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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I left the animation industry a few months ago and had a bit of an identity crisis.

Now, I'm slowly moving forward!
Text on a monotone background with stars all around that reads where did I go? A monotone drawing of the artist curled in on herself surrounded by stars with the text I've been here Text on a monotone background with stars all around that reads chasing sparks A drawing of the artist's hands reaching upwards surrounded by stars but not catching any with text that reads just out of reach
June 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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check your values! illustrations should be legible and readable and should work composition-wise in both black-and-white and colour 🙏 i always use a fully black layer over the illustration set to colour layer mode to do this
castrnaut.bsky.social Casper ✨ @castrnaut.bsky.social · Feb 24
🌟🌱Artists! QRP with what would be your loading screen tip!

For me it's that when drawing hands, the back of the hand usually slopes just slightly to the knuckles.
#artsky #artisttips
June 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Are there any drinks you hated as a kid but now love as an adult?

I hated both tea and coffee, even though it looked so delicious in my grandma's cup and I was convinced I'd like it if I took a sip... Well! ☕

#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #digitalart
Black and white line art illustrations of a pre-teen boy with curly hair and a cap. In the first image, he is elegantly sipping tea from a cup with his pinkie finger poking out. In the second image, the boy's face has turned red and sweaty, waves are coming off his head and he is shocked. In the third image, he is spitting out all of the tea in a big splash.
June 23, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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New avatar, who this!!
Finally finished this personal illustration <3 - Healing Touch
#art #illustrator #elf #ttrpg #characterart
An illustration of an elf, wearing a delicate white lace shirt and a delicate tiara. She is touching her fingertips to her cheeks where it glows, smiling softly with her eyes closed.
June 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM