Block Print Print Club, Marine Creatures edition was heavily inspired by the recent trend of snail mail clubs. The subscription is $8, which includes a 4x6 print of my original art, as well as a short poem and blog about the creature featured, and may include extras at times. amaragardnerart.com

"Join Aki on a breathtaking trek along the Appalachian Trail...."

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#appalachiantrail #illustration #natureillustration #kidlitart

Here is a sample of illustrations created with the goal of children's books in mind. The themes are nostalgia, wonder, whimsy, and connection with our inner child's spark! All pieces were created using traditional mediums, then made into digital collages. More to come! #kidlit #childrensillustrator

What does the creative process entail?? Thumbnails and refined skecthes are the backbone of identifying the concept and composition of a piece. No wonder they hammer this idea into art students!

Here are some still life paintings I've been practicing over the past few weeks. Acrylic on 16x20 canvas boards

Did you know that the Bearded Vulture eats bones for dinner? Their diet consists of mainly bones, unlike a lot of other vulture species.

Can't wait for gardening season!

A take on the Frog Prince and Goldilocks #childrensillustration #illustration #fairytale