Miriam Bos
@miriambos.com
🎨 Published illustrator, author & surface pattern designer
🦊August & Suus
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🦊August & Suus
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Miriam Bos
@miriambos.com
· Jan 20
Hello! 🙂
My name is Miriam, and I’m an illustrator, children's book author, and surface (pattern) designer from the Netherlands.
I traditionally work with various art materials, which I mix with digital techniques.
If you'd like to know more about me, visit:
www.miriambos.com
Nice to meet you! 🤗
My name is Miriam, and I’m an illustrator, children's book author, and surface (pattern) designer from the Netherlands.
I traditionally work with various art materials, which I mix with digital techniques.
If you'd like to know more about me, visit:
www.miriambos.com
Nice to meet you! 🤗
Day 31 of #inktober is “award.”
With this final illustration, Coen and I wrap up a month of adventures with August & Suzy, and Mrs. Donderhuys & Co. We loved doing this together, sometimes creating almost the same drawing independently. See them side by side on my blog: bit.ly/inktober25
With this final illustration, Coen and I wrap up a month of adventures with August & Suzy, and Mrs. Donderhuys & Co. We loved doing this together, sometimes creating almost the same drawing independently. See them side by side on my blog: bit.ly/inktober25
October 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Day 31 of #inktober is “award.”
With this final illustration, Coen and I wrap up a month of adventures with August & Suzy, and Mrs. Donderhuys & Co. We loved doing this together, sometimes creating almost the same drawing independently. See them side by side on my blog: bit.ly/inktober25
With this final illustration, Coen and I wrap up a month of adventures with August & Suzy, and Mrs. Donderhuys & Co. We loved doing this together, sometimes creating almost the same drawing independently. See them side by side on my blog: bit.ly/inktober25
Day 29 of #inktober is 'lesson', and August the Fox is showing how to fold paper planes. Can you do it better than Suzy Squirrel?
Coen drew his comic character 'Willem', who is teaching August and Suzy.
Coen drew his comic character 'Willem', who is teaching August and Suzy.
October 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Day 29 of #inktober is 'lesson', and August the Fox is showing how to fold paper planes. Can you do it better than Suzy Squirrel?
Coen drew his comic character 'Willem', who is teaching August and Suzy.
Coen drew his comic character 'Willem', who is teaching August and Suzy.
Day 28 of Inktober is ‘skeletal’. The wolf, salamander, and the mouse are dressed up for Halloween, though some might already say they're spooky enough without a costume.
In the mean time, Coen's character, Mrs Donderhuys, dances with a very scantily dressed partner. #inktober
In the mean time, Coen's character, Mrs Donderhuys, dances with a very scantily dressed partner. #inktober
October 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Day 28 of Inktober is ‘skeletal’. The wolf, salamander, and the mouse are dressed up for Halloween, though some might already say they're spooky enough without a costume.
In the mean time, Coen's character, Mrs Donderhuys, dances with a very scantily dressed partner. #inktober
In the mean time, Coen's character, Mrs Donderhuys, dances with a very scantily dressed partner. #inktober
Day 27 of @inktober is ‘onion’.
Cutting an onion is enough to make you cry, but August the Fox found a solution. Wana, the witch, from Coen’s story says she never had that problem. Strange. 🧙♀️
This October I’m joining inktober for the first time with Coen, drawing something new every day.
Cutting an onion is enough to make you cry, but August the Fox found a solution. Wana, the witch, from Coen’s story says she never had that problem. Strange. 🧙♀️
This October I’m joining inktober for the first time with Coen, drawing something new every day.
October 26, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Day 27 of @inktober is ‘onion’.
Cutting an onion is enough to make you cry, but August the Fox found a solution. Wana, the witch, from Coen’s story says she never had that problem. Strange. 🧙♀️
This October I’m joining inktober for the first time with Coen, drawing something new every day.
Cutting an onion is enough to make you cry, but August the Fox found a solution. Wana, the witch, from Coen’s story says she never had that problem. Strange. 🧙♀️
This October I’m joining inktober for the first time with Coen, drawing something new every day.
Day 25 of #inktober is 'puzzled', and many things in the world feel confusing. I wish they were as easy to fix as for August and Suzy. My husband, Coen, drew Mrs. Donderhuys in quite a tight spot. I hope she’ll find her way out.
October 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Day 25 of #inktober is 'puzzled', and many things in the world feel confusing. I wish they were as easy to fix as for August and Suzy. My husband, Coen, drew Mrs. Donderhuys in quite a tight spot. I hope she’ll find her way out.
Day 25 of #Inktober is Inferno, a tricky one to draw since I’m doing Inktober with my usually cheerful kidlit characters, August and Suzy. So I drew August in a situation that would be hell for him (and for me), while Coen drew Mr. Donderhuys giving Officer Postema a tour around the inferno.
October 25, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Day 25 of #Inktober is Inferno, a tricky one to draw since I’m doing Inktober with my usually cheerful kidlit characters, August and Suzy. So I drew August in a situation that would be hell for him (and for me), while Coen drew Mr. Donderhuys giving Officer Postema a tour around the inferno.
Day 24 of Inktober is ‘rowdy’. I drew a pillow fight between August and Suus with a smile on my face. It was fun to capture their expressions, especially August’s mix of joy and “EEP!”. Coen drew Mrs. Donderhuys, ignoring some rowdy teenagers.
#inktober
#inktober
October 23, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Day 24 of Inktober is ‘rowdy’. I drew a pillow fight between August and Suus with a smile on my face. It was fun to capture their expressions, especially August’s mix of joy and “EEP!”. Coen drew Mrs. Donderhuys, ignoring some rowdy teenagers.
#inktober
#inktober
Day 23 of inktober is ‘firefly’.
It’s funny how Coen and I, independently of each other, ended up drawing the same thing. 😊
It’s our first time joining the Inktober challenge, and my husband and I both make an ink drawing every day based on the daily theme. #inktober
It’s funny how Coen and I, independently of each other, ended up drawing the same thing. 😊
It’s our first time joining the Inktober challenge, and my husband and I both make an ink drawing every day based on the daily theme. #inktober
October 23, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Day 23 of inktober is ‘firefly’.
It’s funny how Coen and I, independently of each other, ended up drawing the same thing. 😊
It’s our first time joining the Inktober challenge, and my husband and I both make an ink drawing every day based on the daily theme. #inktober
It’s funny how Coen and I, independently of each other, ended up drawing the same thing. 😊
It’s our first time joining the Inktober challenge, and my husband and I both make an ink drawing every day based on the daily theme. #inktober
It looks like I've forgotten to post Day 20 of #inktober.
The theme was rivals.
I drew August and Suzy playing chess, and my husband Coen drew Miss Donderhuys and her rival Kleng.
The theme was rivals.
I drew August and Suzy playing chess, and my husband Coen drew Miss Donderhuys and her rival Kleng.
October 22, 2025 at 6:35 AM
It looks like I've forgotten to post Day 20 of #inktober.
The theme was rivals.
I drew August and Suzy playing chess, and my husband Coen drew Miss Donderhuys and her rival Kleng.
The theme was rivals.
I drew August and Suzy playing chess, and my husband Coen drew Miss Donderhuys and her rival Kleng.
Day 22 of Inktober is “button”.
Mister Wild Boar lost one, while my husband Coen's character, Agent Postema, is about to push one.
#inktober
Mister Wild Boar lost one, while my husband Coen's character, Agent Postema, is about to push one.
#inktober
October 22, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Day 22 of Inktober is “button”.
Mister Wild Boar lost one, while my husband Coen's character, Agent Postema, is about to push one.
#inktober
Mister Wild Boar lost one, while my husband Coen's character, Agent Postema, is about to push one.
#inktober
Day 21 of inktober is “blast”.
I don’t think I have to explain the illustrations, right? 😊
I'm joining inktober, together with my husband Coen. Every day we both make an ink drawing based on the daily prompt.
#inktober
I don’t think I have to explain the illustrations, right? 😊
I'm joining inktober, together with my husband Coen. Every day we both make an ink drawing based on the daily prompt.
#inktober
October 21, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Day 21 of inktober is “blast”.
I don’t think I have to explain the illustrations, right? 😊
I'm joining inktober, together with my husband Coen. Every day we both make an ink drawing based on the daily prompt.
#inktober
I don’t think I have to explain the illustrations, right? 😊
I'm joining inktober, together with my husband Coen. Every day we both make an ink drawing based on the daily prompt.
#inktober
Day 19 of Inktober is ‘Arctic’.
Suzy Squirrel makes a new friend from the far, far north,
while in the drawing of my husband, Coen, Mrs Donderhuys and Co. go on an icy walk and receive an unexpected visitor.
#inktober
Suzy Squirrel makes a new friend from the far, far north,
while in the drawing of my husband, Coen, Mrs Donderhuys and Co. go on an icy walk and receive an unexpected visitor.
#inktober
October 19, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Day 19 of Inktober is ‘Arctic’.
Suzy Squirrel makes a new friend from the far, far north,
while in the drawing of my husband, Coen, Mrs Donderhuys and Co. go on an icy walk and receive an unexpected visitor.
#inktober
Suzy Squirrel makes a new friend from the far, far north,
while in the drawing of my husband, Coen, Mrs Donderhuys and Co. go on an icy walk and receive an unexpected visitor.
#inktober
Day 18 of #inktober is “deal”.
August and Suus are trying to handle a rather wet situation, and Coen gave it his own twist again.
It’s October, and this year I’m joining the inktober challenge, together with my husband Coen. We make one ink drawing each day, inspired by a new theme
August and Suus are trying to handle a rather wet situation, and Coen gave it his own twist again.
It’s October, and this year I’m joining the inktober challenge, together with my husband Coen. We make one ink drawing each day, inspired by a new theme
October 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Day 18 of #inktober is “deal”.
August and Suus are trying to handle a rather wet situation, and Coen gave it his own twist again.
It’s October, and this year I’m joining the inktober challenge, together with my husband Coen. We make one ink drawing each day, inspired by a new theme
August and Suus are trying to handle a rather wet situation, and Coen gave it his own twist again.
It’s October, and this year I’m joining the inktober challenge, together with my husband Coen. We make one ink drawing each day, inspired by a new theme
Day 17 of Inktober is ‘ornate’.
The hare is working on a lavishly decorated cake, and Coen drew August and Suus, richly adorned with all sorts of crazy frills. #inktober
The hare is working on a lavishly decorated cake, and Coen drew August and Suus, richly adorned with all sorts of crazy frills. #inktober
October 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Day 17 of Inktober is ‘ornate’.
The hare is working on a lavishly decorated cake, and Coen drew August and Suus, richly adorned with all sorts of crazy frills. #inktober
The hare is working on a lavishly decorated cake, and Coen drew August and Suus, richly adorned with all sorts of crazy frills. #inktober
Day 15 of #inktober is ‘ragged’.
Oops, it’s probably not the first time Suusje had to mend her dungarees.
Coen drew something swinging for today. It's ragtime baby!
Oops, it’s probably not the first time Suusje had to mend her dungarees.
Coen drew something swinging for today. It's ragtime baby!
October 15, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Day 15 of #inktober is ‘ragged’.
Oops, it’s probably not the first time Suusje had to mend her dungarees.
Coen drew something swinging for today. It's ragtime baby!
Oops, it’s probably not the first time Suusje had to mend her dungarees.
Coen drew something swinging for today. It's ragtime baby!
Day 14 of Inktober is ‘trunk’.
August gets quite a scare! What’s that trunk doing there?
Coen took the prompt in another direction and drew a surprise for Mrs. Donderhuys.
#inktober
August gets quite a scare! What’s that trunk doing there?
Coen took the prompt in another direction and drew a surprise for Mrs. Donderhuys.
#inktober
October 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Day 14 of Inktober is ‘trunk’.
August gets quite a scare! What’s that trunk doing there?
Coen took the prompt in another direction and drew a surprise for Mrs. Donderhuys.
#inktober
August gets quite a scare! What’s that trunk doing there?
Coen took the prompt in another direction and drew a surprise for Mrs. Donderhuys.
#inktober
Day 13 of inktober is ‘drink’.
I’ve been craving hot chocolate lately, but not the fancy kind like in my drawing. I prefer a simple mug with whipped cream myself. But Suzy loves what I drew for her!
My husband Coen’s characters, Mr. Donderhuys and Agent Postema, chose beer instead. 😁
#inktober
I’ve been craving hot chocolate lately, but not the fancy kind like in my drawing. I prefer a simple mug with whipped cream myself. But Suzy loves what I drew for her!
My husband Coen’s characters, Mr. Donderhuys and Agent Postema, chose beer instead. 😁
#inktober
October 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Day 13 of inktober is ‘drink’.
I’ve been craving hot chocolate lately, but not the fancy kind like in my drawing. I prefer a simple mug with whipped cream myself. But Suzy loves what I drew for her!
My husband Coen’s characters, Mr. Donderhuys and Agent Postema, chose beer instead. 😁
#inktober
I’ve been craving hot chocolate lately, but not the fancy kind like in my drawing. I prefer a simple mug with whipped cream myself. But Suzy loves what I drew for her!
My husband Coen’s characters, Mr. Donderhuys and Agent Postema, chose beer instead. 😁
#inktober
Day 12 of #inktober: “Shredded.”
August and Suzy are brewing a witch’s soup with grated porcini mushrooms. Fun fact: in Dutch it's called eekhoorntjesbrood (squirrel bread). My husband Coen drew Agent Postema shredding secret documents. We’re joining the Inktober challenge together
August and Suzy are brewing a witch’s soup with grated porcini mushrooms. Fun fact: in Dutch it's called eekhoorntjesbrood (squirrel bread). My husband Coen drew Agent Postema shredding secret documents. We’re joining the Inktober challenge together
October 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Day 12 of #inktober: “Shredded.”
August and Suzy are brewing a witch’s soup with grated porcini mushrooms. Fun fact: in Dutch it's called eekhoorntjesbrood (squirrel bread). My husband Coen drew Agent Postema shredding secret documents. We’re joining the Inktober challenge together
August and Suzy are brewing a witch’s soup with grated porcini mushrooms. Fun fact: in Dutch it's called eekhoorntjesbrood (squirrel bread). My husband Coen drew Agent Postema shredding secret documents. We’re joining the Inktober challenge together
Day 11 of @inktober is “sting”.
August had a bike accident, while Coen’s Mrs. Donderdhuys is fighting off a swarm of giant wasps.
This month, my husband Coen and I are both joining @inktober for the first time.
#inktober
August had a bike accident, while Coen’s Mrs. Donderdhuys is fighting off a swarm of giant wasps.
This month, my husband Coen and I are both joining @inktober for the first time.
#inktober
October 11, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Day 11 of @inktober is “sting”.
August had a bike accident, while Coen’s Mrs. Donderdhuys is fighting off a swarm of giant wasps.
This month, my husband Coen and I are both joining @inktober for the first time.
#inktober
August had a bike accident, while Coen’s Mrs. Donderdhuys is fighting off a swarm of giant wasps.
This month, my husband Coen and I are both joining @inktober for the first time.
#inktober
Day 10 of @inktober is 'sweep'! 🍂 The autumn leaves are falling fast, so August the Fox sweeps his way through the fallen foliage.
Coen drew two characters from his comic story 'Mrs. Donderhuys': Wana the Witch and her crow. #inktober
Coen drew two characters from his comic story 'Mrs. Donderhuys': Wana the Witch and her crow. #inktober
October 10, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Day 10 of @inktober is 'sweep'! 🍂 The autumn leaves are falling fast, so August the Fox sweeps his way through the fallen foliage.
Coen drew two characters from his comic story 'Mrs. Donderhuys': Wana the Witch and her crow. #inktober
Coen drew two characters from his comic story 'Mrs. Donderhuys': Wana the Witch and her crow. #inktober
Day 9 of @inktober is 'heavy.'
I had fun drawing the bear, who often appears in my books. I call him 'Coen the Bass Bear,' as he's secretly based on my husband Coen, who used to play bass in a band.
Coen drew Mrs. Donderhuys, showing off her powers, while Suzy is playing some heavy metal.
#inktober
I had fun drawing the bear, who often appears in my books. I call him 'Coen the Bass Bear,' as he's secretly based on my husband Coen, who used to play bass in a band.
Coen drew Mrs. Donderhuys, showing off her powers, while Suzy is playing some heavy metal.
#inktober
October 9, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Day 9 of @inktober is 'heavy.'
I had fun drawing the bear, who often appears in my books. I call him 'Coen the Bass Bear,' as he's secretly based on my husband Coen, who used to play bass in a band.
Coen drew Mrs. Donderhuys, showing off her powers, while Suzy is playing some heavy metal.
#inktober
I had fun drawing the bear, who often appears in my books. I call him 'Coen the Bass Bear,' as he's secretly based on my husband Coen, who used to play bass in a band.
Coen drew Mrs. Donderhuys, showing off her powers, while Suzy is playing some heavy metal.
#inktober
Day 8 of @inktober is 'reckless.'
“Something wild and impulsive.” Would Suzy Squirrel ever do that? (You'll find out by reading my books).
Coen drew Mrs. Donderhuys. She’s clearly not afraid of a little danger!
#inktober
“Something wild and impulsive.” Would Suzy Squirrel ever do that? (You'll find out by reading my books).
Coen drew Mrs. Donderhuys. She’s clearly not afraid of a little danger!
#inktober
October 9, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Day 8 of @inktober is 'reckless.'
“Something wild and impulsive.” Would Suzy Squirrel ever do that? (You'll find out by reading my books).
Coen drew Mrs. Donderhuys. She’s clearly not afraid of a little danger!
#inktober
“Something wild and impulsive.” Would Suzy Squirrel ever do that? (You'll find out by reading my books).
Coen drew Mrs. Donderhuys. She’s clearly not afraid of a little danger!
#inktober
Day 7 of @inktober is 'starfish.'
It’s almost Halloween, so… costumes! right? What if August and Suus dressed up as starfish?
Coen drew an action scene inspired by old American comics.
#inktober
It’s almost Halloween, so… costumes! right? What if August and Suus dressed up as starfish?
Coen drew an action scene inspired by old American comics.
#inktober
October 9, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Day 7 of @inktober is 'starfish.'
It’s almost Halloween, so… costumes! right? What if August and Suus dressed up as starfish?
Coen drew an action scene inspired by old American comics.
#inktober
It’s almost Halloween, so… costumes! right? What if August and Suus dressed up as starfish?
Coen drew an action scene inspired by old American comics.
#inktober
Day 6 of @inktober is “pierce.”
Those poor marshmallows didn’t stand a chance!
Coen drew several versions, but I’m only posting one of his.
#inktober
Those poor marshmallows didn’t stand a chance!
Coen drew several versions, but I’m only posting one of his.
#inktober
October 9, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Day 6 of @inktober is “pierce.”
Those poor marshmallows didn’t stand a chance!
Coen drew several versions, but I’m only posting one of his.
#inktober
Those poor marshmallows didn’t stand a chance!
Coen drew several versions, but I’m only posting one of his.
#inktober