anoosha syed ✏️
@anooshasyed.com
award-winning author/illustrator for children’s books, character designer & art educator📚
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https://www.anooshasyed.com
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https://www.anooshasyed.com
That’s what got me here!!! Everyone starts off as a beginner, but the ones who succeed are the people who keep pushing and believe in themselves to get better, especially thru all the ‘ugly art’. It’s a necessary part of the process haha.
Read the full post here:
open.substack.com/pub/anooshas...
Read the full post here:
open.substack.com/pub/anooshas...
June 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
That’s what got me here!!! Everyone starts off as a beginner, but the ones who succeed are the people who keep pushing and believe in themselves to get better, especially thru all the ‘ugly art’. It’s a necessary part of the process haha.
Read the full post here:
open.substack.com/pub/anooshas...
Read the full post here:
open.substack.com/pub/anooshas...
Our school was small; so no internships, no visiting pros, no career pipeline like my friends had at CalArts or Sheridan. I didn’t have the same connections or resources, and it constantly felt like I was behind. SO I worked 10x harder to catch up.
I wasn’t the best. But I was consistent.
I wasn’t the best. But I was consistent.
June 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Our school was small; so no internships, no visiting pros, no career pipeline like my friends had at CalArts or Sheridan. I didn’t have the same connections or resources, and it constantly felt like I was behind. SO I worked 10x harder to catch up.
I wasn’t the best. But I was consistent.
I wasn’t the best. But I was consistent.
In high school, being the only one who could kind of draw, I was the ‘art kid’. People would say ‘wow, you could work at Disney!!’ But uh… my work wasn’t great lol. I was a big fish in a small pond. I wasn’t good…. But I believed in myself and it made me want to get better!
June 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
In high school, being the only one who could kind of draw, I was the ‘art kid’. People would say ‘wow, you could work at Disney!!’ But uh… my work wasn’t great lol. I was a big fish in a small pond. I wasn’t good…. But I believed in myself and it made me want to get better!
This is Lesson #1 in my new series “10 Lessons from 10 Years”; a look back at the messy, non-linear career journey that got me to where I am now.
June 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This is Lesson #1 in my new series “10 Lessons from 10 Years”; a look back at the messy, non-linear career journey that got me to where I am now.
I made a video walking you through my entire TEN YEAR career journey year by year. From my first book deal to burnout, creative pivots, and figuring out how to be an artist and a parent at the same time.
Watch here:
youtu.be/QzfOuBQqJD0
Watch here:
youtu.be/QzfOuBQqJD0
June 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I made a video walking you through my entire TEN YEAR career journey year by year. From my first book deal to burnout, creative pivots, and figuring out how to be an artist and a parent at the same time.
Watch here:
youtu.be/QzfOuBQqJD0
Watch here:
youtu.be/QzfOuBQqJD0
My book LOST STICK won the Blue Spruce award of the Forest of Reading; Canada’s largest recreational reading program! ✨✨✨
I was told that 10k schoolchildren across Canada voted for my book. Thank you kids and the Ontario Library Association!
I am now a multi-award winner hehe
I was told that 10k schoolchildren across Canada voted for my book. Thank you kids and the Ontario Library Association!
I am now a multi-award winner hehe
May 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
My book LOST STICK won the Blue Spruce award of the Forest of Reading; Canada’s largest recreational reading program! ✨✨✨
I was told that 10k schoolchildren across Canada voted for my book. Thank you kids and the Ontario Library Association!
I am now a multi-award winner hehe
I was told that 10k schoolchildren across Canada voted for my book. Thank you kids and the Ontario Library Association!
I am now a multi-award winner hehe
Say hello to my new portfolio!! 🙌
A hub for everything Anoosha, all my creative work, and my free accessible art resources!
Check it out at anooshasyed.com
A hub for everything Anoosha, all my creative work, and my free accessible art resources!
Check it out at anooshasyed.com
April 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Say hello to my new portfolio!! 🙌
A hub for everything Anoosha, all my creative work, and my free accessible art resources!
Check it out at anooshasyed.com
A hub for everything Anoosha, all my creative work, and my free accessible art resources!
Check it out at anooshasyed.com
April 23, 2025 at 12:55 AM
New font, colors, and lots more!
April 23, 2025 at 12:55 AM
New font, colors, and lots more!
Say hello to my new branding! #illustration
April 23, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Say hello to my new branding! #illustration
Ramadan Mubarak 🌙
I pray that everyone has blessed month of peace, self-improvement, spiritual growth and forgiveness.
I have such FOMO since I am not able to fast this year again but hope to make the most of Ramadan in the ways that I can.
I pray that everyone has blessed month of peace, self-improvement, spiritual growth and forgiveness.
I have such FOMO since I am not able to fast this year again but hope to make the most of Ramadan in the ways that I can.
March 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Ramadan Mubarak 🌙
I pray that everyone has blessed month of peace, self-improvement, spiritual growth and forgiveness.
I have such FOMO since I am not able to fast this year again but hope to make the most of Ramadan in the ways that I can.
I pray that everyone has blessed month of peace, self-improvement, spiritual growth and forgiveness.
I have such FOMO since I am not able to fast this year again but hope to make the most of Ramadan in the ways that I can.
✏️ Which of these skills do you already have, and which are you working on? Let me know in the comments!
February 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
✏️ Which of these skills do you already have, and which are you working on? Let me know in the comments!
✨ Can your characters express emotions clearly? Do your compositions create movement and flow? Can you maintain consistency across multiple pages? These are just a few of the essential skills every children’s book illustrator needs.
February 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
✨ Can your characters express emotions clearly? Do your compositions create movement and flow? Can you maintain consistency across multiple pages? These are just a few of the essential skills every children’s book illustrator needs.
Publishers aren’t just looking for beautiful illustrations; they want artists who can bring stories to life in a way that resonates with young readers, and know HOW to create publishing specific artwork.
Thread:
#kidlit
Thread:
#kidlit
February 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Publishers aren’t just looking for beautiful illustrations; they want artists who can bring stories to life in a way that resonates with young readers, and know HOW to create publishing specific artwork.
Thread:
#kidlit
Thread:
#kidlit
♥️My new book THE SALT PRINCESS is on sale until 2/7!♥️
Use code PREORDER25 at Barnes&Noble for a 25% discount on all upcoming books, plus another 10% off for Premium members!
This is a great time to preorder all your favourite new books :)
Find it here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-salt-p...
Use code PREORDER25 at Barnes&Noble for a 25% discount on all upcoming books, plus another 10% off for Premium members!
This is a great time to preorder all your favourite new books :)
Find it here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-salt-p...
February 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
♥️My new book THE SALT PRINCESS is on sale until 2/7!♥️
Use code PREORDER25 at Barnes&Noble for a 25% discount on all upcoming books, plus another 10% off for Premium members!
This is a great time to preorder all your favourite new books :)
Find it here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-salt-p...
Use code PREORDER25 at Barnes&Noble for a 25% discount on all upcoming books, plus another 10% off for Premium members!
This is a great time to preorder all your favourite new books :)
Find it here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-salt-p...
In this post, I’m breaking down the six main types of children’s books you can illustrate so you can get a better idea of what might be the best fit for your work.
Are you drawn to bold, simple illustrations for younger readers? Or do you prefer creating expressive artwork for storytelling?
Are you drawn to bold, simple illustrations for younger readers? Or do you prefer creating expressive artwork for storytelling?
February 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In this post, I’m breaking down the six main types of children’s books you can illustrate so you can get a better idea of what might be the best fit for your work.
Are you drawn to bold, simple illustrations for younger readers? Or do you prefer creating expressive artwork for storytelling?
Are you drawn to bold, simple illustrations for younger readers? Or do you prefer creating expressive artwork for storytelling?
There are many ways to work as a children’s illustrator, and each book category has its own unique format, audience, and artistic style. Some illustrators specialize in one area, while others adapt their work across multiple categories.
February 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
There are many ways to work as a children’s illustrator, and each book category has its own unique format, audience, and artistic style. Some illustrators specialize in one area, while others adapt their work across multiple categories.
Thinking about illustrating children’s books but not sure where to start?
Here are 6 ways to work as a children’s illustrator ✏️📚
#kidlit Thread:
Here are 6 ways to work as a children’s illustrator ✏️📚
#kidlit Thread:
February 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Thinking about illustrating children’s books but not sure where to start?
Here are 6 ways to work as a children’s illustrator ✏️📚
#kidlit Thread:
Here are 6 ways to work as a children’s illustrator ✏️📚
#kidlit Thread:
Have you ever realized you were charging too little? How did end up adjusting your pricing?
If you guys like these types of posts, let me know! I could do a whole series on pricing if you want 😅
If you guys like these types of posts, let me know! I could do a whole series on pricing if you want 😅
January 30, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Have you ever realized you were charging too little? How did end up adjusting your pricing?
If you guys like these types of posts, let me know! I could do a whole series on pricing if you want 😅
If you guys like these types of posts, let me know! I could do a whole series on pricing if you want 😅
✸ Pricing your work as an artist can seem like a complete mystery, but staying at the same rate for too long can hold you back. If you’re constantly overbooked, struggling to cover expenses, or feeling undervalued, it’s probably time for an increase!
January 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
✸ Pricing your work as an artist can seem like a complete mystery, but staying at the same rate for too long can hold you back. If you’re constantly overbooked, struggling to cover expenses, or feeling undervalued, it’s probably time for an increase!
Are you undercharging for your work?
✏️Here are 5 signs it’s time to raise your rates.
Scroll to see the key signs you’re undercharging and what you can do about it. #arttips
✏️Here are 5 signs it’s time to raise your rates.
Scroll to see the key signs you’re undercharging and what you can do about it. #arttips
January 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Are you undercharging for your work?
✏️Here are 5 signs it’s time to raise your rates.
Scroll to see the key signs you’re undercharging and what you can do about it. #arttips
✏️Here are 5 signs it’s time to raise your rates.
Scroll to see the key signs you’re undercharging and what you can do about it. #arttips
A page from Sari Sisters 👯♀️ #picturebooks
January 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
A page from Sari Sisters 👯♀️ #picturebooks
January 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
