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Martin Stanev
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Illustrator & Author from Bulgaria, living in the Lake District, UK
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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · Jun 23
I’m so excited to reveal the cover of my latest book, written by Kristen Lee and published by @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social!

UK - 28 August
US - 9 September

Available to pre-order now: geni.us/NKRBI
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! 🍁

I’m an illustrator and author currently looking for more picture books, board books and other novelty title opportunities.

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✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
Illustration depicting an autumnal scene, showing a garden surrounded by other flats and houses. Growing in the middle of the garden is an apple tree which branches connect all neighbours who can be seen in all the little windows surrounding the tree. There is no fruit on the tree, only yellow leaves. Some of the characters that can be seen in the windows include a mum reading to her baby by a candle, a grandma and grandchild sharing a warm drink and a person calling their cat, which can be seen walking on the right wall of the garden. In the garden, a girl is carrying a giant orange pumpkin and an older woman on the left is passing some jam over to her neighbours above with the use of a basket and rope. A lively illustration showing the spirit of community and sharing.
November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Happy October and #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I’m sharing this illustration of the Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin, OR from my latest book, as I’m in the middle of wrapping up some projects for this year.

I’d love to work on more picture books! 📚

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An illustration depicting the Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin, Oregon. A child is paddling in a giant pumpkin, wearing a dark blue wizard costume and hat.
October 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Happy Autumn Equinox! 🍁

Illustration from ‘21 Things to Do With a Tree’, published by @quartokids.bsky.social

#kidlitart #illustration #autumn
An illustration in a limited colour palette, depicting a girl collecting acorns from the ground. She is wearing a red coat and patterned leggings. There are trees in the background, oak leaves and acorns on the ground. The full illustration sits in an illustrated twig frame.
September 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Hi #PortfolioDay!

My name is Martin and I’m a #kidlit illustrator and author based in the Lake District, UK. I love to illustrate the natural world and animal characters.

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📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com
✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com

#kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks
July 8, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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I’m so excited to reveal the cover of my latest book, written by Kristen Lee and published by @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social!

UK - 28 August
US - 9 September

Available to pre-order now: geni.us/NKRBI
June 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Happy June #KidLitArtPostcard!

My name is Martin and I’m an illustrator and author living in the Lake District, UK.

✨ Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com
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Illustration from ‘The Tree Next Door’ published by @littletigeruk.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
Illustration depicting a summer-y scene, showing a garden surrounded by other flats and houses. Growing from the middle of the garden is an apple tree which branches connect all neighbours who can be seen through the windows. Everyone is happy - people are waving at each other and sharing drinks and flowers.
June 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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A couple of rusty location drawings from the park today!

#drawing #illustration
May 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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This #KidLitArtPostcard came round quick!

Here’s an illustration inspired by the hedgehog that visits our garden 🦔

I would love the opportunity to work on more picture books and board books!

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#kidlitart #childrensbookillustration
A monochromatic illustration of a hedgehog, walking amongst dandelions.
May 1, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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‘Drawing the hedgehog from the garden and experimenting’ kinda day 🦔

#illustration #illustrationwip
April 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Some Eastery illustrations I created for a personal packaging project 🐇🌷

#illustration #design
April 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard!

I’m an illustrator and author and I like to explore themes of connection between humanity and the natural world in my work. I would love to collaborate on more picture books and board books!

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#kidlitart #childrensbook
An illustration depicting a parent and child walking through a flower meadow at sunset. The child is pointing to a hare in the foreground and you can spot a deer in the distance. A snowcapped mountain peak stands tall in the background.
April 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Spring is here! 🌱🌧️

A few seasonal illustrations from ‘The Tree Next Door’, written by Charlie Moyler and published by @littletigeruk.bsky.social ✨
March 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Week 2 of Bulgarian Folktale Challenge - Zornitsa and Vechernitsa ✨

The folklore names for Venus, considered as two separate stars. Two sisters, Morning Star follows the Sun and Evening Star shines alongside the Moon at night 🌙

#kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #illustration
March 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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A Sun character for this year’s Bulgarian Folktale Challenge over on Instagram - this year’s theme is Celestial Bodies through the lens of folklore myths and beliefs 🌞

#kidlitart #childrensbookart #illustration
An illustration of a Sun as a character, stepping forward, right hand on hips and waving with the left. Sun rays radiate from its face and is dressed in traditional Bulgarian folk clothing. The background is dark and textured.
March 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard and #WorldBookDay!

I’m an illustrator and author working across a variety of children’s book formats, and I’d love to work on more picture books and board books!

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📚 Represented by InklingIllustration.com

#kidlitart #childrensbook #illustration
A cover concept for a children’s board book titled ‘My First Book of Spring’. Featuring icons of different spring-related animals, plants and objects. The hand-rendered typography is light pink and the background colour is a light emerald green.
March 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Hello!

I’m Martin, an illustrator & author based in the Lake District, UK.

I love illustrating landscapes and animals being cosy 🐻

I’ve worked on a variety of children’s books with piblishers such as Magic Cat, Quarto and Little Tiger.

You can find more of my work at martinstanev.com
March 2, 2025 at 10:26 AM