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Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author
@clairelordon.com
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Vancouver 🇨🇦 children's illustrator/author of 8 books & more. Graphic memoir 'One in a Million' out now! She/they.🖤🩶🤍💜.
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Hi #kidlitartpostcard Day!👋
I'm Claire Lordon, an illustrator, designer, and author and I'm available for PB, GN, board books, and early readers. 🤩

website: clairelordon.com
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Dream projects: Dogs, ocean, penguins, space, camping

#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard
cartoon of a malamute with big pink cheeks, red bandana, teal dog house with orange roof, in a yard with green grass and a cream fence. bushes behind and a blue sky with clouds. Type above illustration says "Claire Lordon, illustrator, designer, and author. Represented by Sean McCarthy www.clairelordon.com"
July 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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My work is featured in the childrensillustrators.com newsletter!! I only joined last week! 🥳
screenshot of children's illustrators.com newsletter. logo at top. text below that says "Grab your popcorn! Last week's favorite illustrations are here, and trust us, they're too good to miss! Illustrators, join our incredible community, connect with top publishers and art buyers, and watch your business soar!" First illustration - Festivals by Margeaux Lucas Represented by mbartists. Image of a girl walking on a beach wearing a bucket hat carrying two buckets of shells and seaweed. Three pugs jump in front of her. The ocean crashes on the beach behind her. In the distance are kites and a ferris wheel. Below are two smaller illustrations. On the left is "Camping Time by Claire Lordon" where a bunch of animals drawn in a cartoon style are busy doing all sorts of activities at a lake in the mountains. including making smores, playing cards, swimming. The last illustration is mostly greens and blues and has a kite with a globe on it with children running below. The Kite by Sue Ramá
June 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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I just learned that my website was not connecting new subscribers to my newsletter for the past THREE YEARS!! It's in the process of syncing now. I'm so sorry!
alaskan malamute cartoon dog sitting with red collar with envelope in mouth
June 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Update! Hugo's biopsy results came back and he does not have cancer!! Unfortunately, he's still sick, but we know what's going on. He will be on medication for about a year and should live a normal lifespan. BEST NEWS EVER!
Alaskan malamute photo smiling wearing a red party hat. sitting next to yellow poster board that says "Not Cancer!" with balloons around it. Garden background.
June 29, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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Update! Hugo's biopsy results came back and he does not have cancer!! Unfortunately, he's still sick, but we know what's going on. He will be on medication for about a year and should live a normal lifespan. BEST NEWS EVER!
Alaskan malamute photo smiling wearing a red party hat. sitting next to yellow poster board that says "Not Cancer!" with balloons around it. Garden background.
June 29, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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I still need names for all the dog characters. If you have suggestions please share them below. I'm also thinking of adding more dog characters in the future. And please hug your furry friends ❤️

Hugo has a biopsy tomorrow so we will know how to best approach things.
Same image as the first minus the background and now the text is teal instead of white.
June 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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This project is inspired of my love for all things cute, and was specifically inspired by sumikko gurashi and Bluey. I'm imagining it as a series of short stories celebrating love, friendship, and dogs.
Cartoon style has black outlines all in one weight. a yard with green grass and a cream fence. bushes behind and a blue sky with clouds. Black poodle/doodle mix with big pink cheeks and green bow tie. Cartoon style has black outlines all in one weight. a yard with green grass and a cream fence. bushes behind and a blue sky with clouds. Tan Shiba Inu with purple bow on one ear. big pink ears.
June 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Last week I received news that Hugo most likely has cancer and doesn't have much time left to live. He's only six years old and my best friend.

I started this project but haven't posted it yet because I wanted to have more to be ready to post, but finished is better than it sitting on my computer.
Cartoon style has black outlines all in one weight. a yard with green grass and a cream fence. bushes behind and a blue sky with clouds. Dog is a tan malamute with big pink cheeks and big eyes and a red bandana. Cartoon style has black outlines all in one weight. a yard with green grass and a cream fence. bushes behind and a blue sky with clouds. Tricolour corgi with big pink cheeks and a teal flower behind one ear. Cartoon style has black outlines all in one weight. a yard with green grass and a cream fence. bushes behind and a blue sky with clouds. Medium dark brown dachshund with big pink cheeks and a tiny cowboy hat. Cartoon style has black outlines all in one weight. a yard with green grass and a cream fence. bushes behind and a blue sky with clouds. Tan labrador with blue baseball cap. big pink cheeks.
June 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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If you are familiar with my work you may remember the comics I have created of my dog Hugo . I have been working on this new project and while it's not fully complete I wanted to post it now.
Circle filled in with cartoon of a malamute with big pink cheeks, red bandana, teal dog house with orange roof, in a yard with green grass and a cream fence. bushes behind and a blue sky with clouds. Type above doghouse says Hugo and friends. Cartoon style has black outlines all in one weight.
June 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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I'm excited to announce a redesign of my website www.clairelordon.com!

I realized that my old website was very minimal and lacking in personality. The rebranding took more time than I anticipated, but I'm very pleased with the outcome. It now feels more like an extension of myself and my artwork⭐ 🧡
Text on top says "New website design" Box around screenshot of website "Claire Lordon, Illustrator, designer, and author" there is a light orange squiggle line at the top and lots of bright colours used throughout. The main image. is a compilation of Claire's seven books. There is an orange squiggly banner with yellow stars on it. Words outside the screenshot say "fun!, Whimsical!, extension of my artwork!, personality! very Claire!, Orange!" Text at top "Old Website Design" Screenshot of old website design "Claire Lordon, art made with a smile" logo is much smaller. white background. Very minimal and clinical. hardly any color at all." Main image is of her latest book One in a Million. Text around screenshot says "Boring, Template-y, no personality, minimal, lots of white, doesn't convey my brand."
June 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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17) love these book blurbs!
"It's the greatest book about a dog-headed cop ever written!" - George's Great-Grandma "Doggone funny!" - Harold's Grandpa "I hated every page!" - Mr. Krupp
June 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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16) such great tips on how to draw invisible petey!!
there is an extensive how to draw section in the back of the book. For instance how to draw dogman was something like 28 easy steps. This page is how to Draw an invisible character in 8 steps (there is nothing for the steps).
June 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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15) love the honesty, the type, the everything
Refocus form crossed out and says redo. H Harold used the copier to copy dogman comics. He says he’s not ready to rejoin classroom because he’s too busy making more comics. The teacher isn’t happy.
June 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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14) who put onions in here 🥹
Hooray for dogman! Police chief is happy and hugs dogman. Other police people are cheering in background
June 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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13) Love how dogman’s dog side helps to save the day!
Dogman eats evil alive hotdog character
June 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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12) I lost it when I saw this Star Wars reference!
Parody of the Star Wars a New Hope poster. Poster says “Weenie Wars, the franks awaken”. Dogman has a bone held up high over his head. Giant taco in the background. Also has angry evil cat and living hot dogs. Police chief is next to dogman.
June 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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11) The literal jokes in this books is reminiscent of Amelia Bedilia.
Man eating apple computer says “duh, this apple tastes funny!” Cat is upset at car mechanic who says “ But You Told us To fill it up with Gas!” The whole car is filled with gas not the gas tank.
June 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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10) love the Snoopy reference!
Dogman is lying on top of red dog douse that looks like Snoopy’s. He’s reading.
June 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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9)This teachers note to the parents is hilarious!
Teachers note to the parents of the dogman comic creators. “Jerome Horwitz Elementary School We put the "ow" in Knowledge Dear Mr. and Mrs. Beard, Once again I am writing to inform you of your son's disruptive activity in my classroom The assignment was to create a WRITTEN public service message to promote reading. Your son and his friend, Harold Hutchins I am sending a nearly identical letter to Harold's mother), were specifically told NOT to make a comic book for this assignment. As usual, they did exactly what they were told not to do (see attached comic book). When I confronted George about his disobedience, he claimed that this was not a comic book, but a "graphic novella." I am getting fed up with George's impudence. I have told both boys on numerous occasions that the classroom is no place for creativity, vet they continue to make these obnoxious and offensive comix." As you will see, this comic book contains multiple references to human and/or animal feces. It also features a very questionable scene of disregard for homeless/hungry individuals. There are scenes of smoking, violence, nudity, and don't get me started on the spelling and grammar. Frankly, I found the little trash bag "baby" at the end to be very disturbing. I mean, how is that even possible?!!? George's silly, disruptive behavior, as well as these increasingly disgusting and scatological comic books, are turning my classroom into a zoo. I have spoken to Principal Krupp about Dog Man on numerous occasions. We both believe that you should consider psychological counseling for your son, or at the very least some kind of behavior modification drug to cure his "creative streak." Regretfully, Ma. Construde Ms. Construde Grade 1 Teacher “
June 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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8) I love how there are highly specific types of jails in this book
“Mayor jail” is labeled on jail
June 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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7)the friendship between the police Chief and dogman is 🥹❤️
Police chief says to dogman “be a good boy, make me proud.” Both of them are emotional Police chief looks sad. Dogman licks his hand. Police chief looks upset then realizes that dogman was just being nice and hugs him.
June 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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6) 33 seconds! So short ! So precise!
Evil mayor says “my evil plan will begin in 33 seconds!!” Scientist says “cool!”
June 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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5) just like Captain Underpants it includes “Flip-o-Rama” which is such a creative and fun touch to reading
Page explaining in book what “flip-o-Rama” is. You flip two pages back and forth to create an animation.
June 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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4) Shoutout for using the word “supa”. I remember overusing that word in 5th grade!
Panel. Text says “Petey got washed away in the supa tidal wave.”
June 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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3)I love how words are crossed out! It really mimics the comic making by kids process.
panel with text “fortunately, I know (scribbled out word) Just how to stop him!!” Evil grinning orange cat is talking.
June 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM