Donald Iyare Benedict
@donaldillustrates.bsky.social
KidLit Illustrator ✏️🦋✍️ Linktr.ee/donnieben.draws
Process of "Drowsy Deliverer"
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Process of "Drowsy Deliverer"
"Drowsy Deliverer" 🐜📬 #kidlitartpostcard
📝: Hello Creative Minds, If anyone is looking for someone to take on creatively exciting projects, I’m currently available and would love to bring your ideas to life!
🌎 - Linktr.ee/donnieben.draws
📝: Hello Creative Minds, If anyone is looking for someone to take on creatively exciting projects, I’m currently available and would love to bring your ideas to life!
🌎 - Linktr.ee/donnieben.draws
December 4, 2025 at 8:52 AM
"Drowsy Deliverer" 🐜📬 #kidlitartpostcard
📝: Hello Creative Minds, If anyone is looking for someone to take on creatively exciting projects, I’m currently available and would love to bring your ideas to life!
🌎 - Linktr.ee/donnieben.draws
📝: Hello Creative Minds, If anyone is looking for someone to take on creatively exciting projects, I’m currently available and would love to bring your ideas to life!
🌎 - Linktr.ee/donnieben.draws
Form NOTHINGNESS......a friend
November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Form NOTHINGNESS......a friend
Finally finished this piece, and it truly felt like wandering through a tiny enchanted garden. I explored a fresh color palette and used my custom #InfinitePainter brushes, creating two new gritty, grungy ones along the way to bring it all together. So happy with the final result!
#kidlitart
#kidlitart
November 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Finally finished this piece, and it truly felt like wandering through a tiny enchanted garden. I explored a fresh color palette and used my custom #InfinitePainter brushes, creating two new gritty, grungy ones along the way to bring it all together. So happy with the final result!
#kidlitart
#kidlitart
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Explored these two a bit more 🐈👦
November 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Explored these two a bit more 🐈👦
It’s wild to think he was bullied for them, because to me, those eyes are rare and beautiful. And him having a cat with similar eyes? That’s pure magic.
and Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🟨🟦🟩 😊
and Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🟨🟦🟩 😊
November 7, 2025 at 8:12 AM
It’s wild to think he was bullied for them, because to me, those eyes are rare and beautiful. And him having a cat with similar eyes? That’s pure magic.
and Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🟨🟦🟩 😊
and Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🟨🟦🟩 😊
Stumbled on a random photo online few days ago, and something about it just clicked. Out of so many that caught my eye, this one truly resonated with my art. I’ve always loved drawing colorful eyes.
November 7, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Stumbled on a random photo online few days ago, and something about it just clicked. Out of so many that caught my eye, this one truly resonated with my art. I’ve always loved drawing colorful eyes.
Time-lapse
November 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Time-lapse
Another unplanned piece! 🎨 I was testing out a new brush, just playing around with shapes and colors, totally random at first. Then one of the shapes started to feel like a character, so I went with the flow 😆
Honestly, I’m so happy with how the brushes I’ve been creating are performing!
Honestly, I’m so happy with how the brushes I’ve been creating are performing!
November 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Another unplanned piece! 🎨 I was testing out a new brush, just playing around with shapes and colors, totally random at first. Then one of the shapes started to feel like a character, so I went with the flow 😆
Honestly, I’m so happy with how the brushes I’ve been creating are performing!
Honestly, I’m so happy with how the brushes I’ve been creating are performing!
These past few days have been packed with research, both in art apps and art history. I’m working on letting go of perfection and adding more texture to my pieces. As someone who loves trying out various art apps on both Android and iOS, that curiosity led me to build a custom gouache brush.
October 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
These past few days have been packed with research, both in art apps and art history. I’m working on letting go of perfection and adding more texture to my pieces. As someone who loves trying out various art apps on both Android and iOS, that curiosity led me to build a custom gouache brush.
Supposedly, a sketch for the strawberry prompt 🍓 featuring Acorn 🌰 that one brother who drives you crazy but you can’t ditch him ‘cause… family.
#peactober25strawberry #peachtober25 @peachtober
#peactober25strawberry #peachtober25 @peachtober
October 8, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Supposedly, a sketch for the strawberry prompt 🍓 featuring Acorn 🌰 that one brother who drives you crazy but you can’t ditch him ‘cause… family.
#peactober25strawberry #peachtober25 @peachtober
#peactober25strawberry #peachtober25 @peachtober
I honestly don’t even know how this one came out. it just happened naturally after playing around with some new brushes. 🎨 I’ve been wanting to explore texture more in my illustrations, and this piece kind of marked the start of that.
October 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I honestly don’t even know how this one came out. it just happened naturally after playing around with some new brushes. 🎨 I’ve been wanting to explore texture more in my illustrations, and this piece kind of marked the start of that.
06 • Ring
Almost didn’t make it today 😅 it’s been one of those days! So much going on, but right before the chaos took over, an idea sparked, and I ran with it. Glad I squeezed this one in! @peachtober
#peachtober25 #peachtober25ring #illustrator #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #drawdaily
Almost didn’t make it today 😅 it’s been one of those days! So much going on, but right before the chaos took over, an idea sparked, and I ran with it. Glad I squeezed this one in! @peachtober
#peachtober25 #peachtober25ring #illustrator #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #drawdaily
October 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
06 • Ring
Almost didn’t make it today 😅 it’s been one of those days! So much going on, but right before the chaos took over, an idea sparked, and I ran with it. Glad I squeezed this one in! @peachtober
#peachtober25 #peachtober25ring #illustrator #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #drawdaily
Almost didn’t make it today 😅 it’s been one of those days! So much going on, but right before the chaos took over, an idea sparked, and I ran with it. Glad I squeezed this one in! @peachtober
#peachtober25 #peachtober25ring #illustrator #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #drawdaily
Day 05 – Poppy @peachtober
A little picnic scene somewhere dreamy with a friend 🌸
I had so much to do today, so this one’s just a sketch for now—but I’ll definitely be finishing it up.
#peachtober25 #peachtober25poppy #illustrator
A little picnic scene somewhere dreamy with a friend 🌸
I had so much to do today, so this one’s just a sketch for now—but I’ll definitely be finishing it up.
#peachtober25 #peachtober25poppy #illustrator
October 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Day 05 – Poppy @peachtober
A little picnic scene somewhere dreamy with a friend 🌸
I had so much to do today, so this one’s just a sketch for now—but I’ll definitely be finishing it up.
#peachtober25 #peachtober25poppy #illustrator
A little picnic scene somewhere dreamy with a friend 🌸
I had so much to do today, so this one’s just a sketch for now—but I’ll definitely be finishing it up.
#peachtober25 #peachtober25poppy #illustrator
04 · Gingham
“It’s time for a new look,” he said.
I started designing this as a two-page book spread before realizing… it’s not actually for a picture book 😅 (at least not yet). But I’ve definitely been thinking about it lately!
#peachtober25 #peachtober25gingham #illustrator #bookillustration
“It’s time for a new look,” he said.
I started designing this as a two-page book spread before realizing… it’s not actually for a picture book 😅 (at least not yet). But I’ve definitely been thinking about it lately!
#peachtober25 #peachtober25gingham #illustrator #bookillustration
October 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
04 · Gingham
“It’s time for a new look,” he said.
I started designing this as a two-page book spread before realizing… it’s not actually for a picture book 😅 (at least not yet). But I’ve definitely been thinking about it lately!
#peachtober25 #peachtober25gingham #illustrator #bookillustration
“It’s time for a new look,” he said.
I started designing this as a two-page book spread before realizing… it’s not actually for a picture book 😅 (at least not yet). But I’ve definitely been thinking about it lately!
#peachtober25 #peachtober25gingham #illustrator #bookillustration
Guess who went on a hike today?
Apparently he’s not just a wanderer — he’s a singer, too! Who knew this slug had talent? 😆
03 – Slug @peachtober
#peachtober25slug #peachtober25 #infinitepainterart #illustrator
Apparently he’s not just a wanderer — he’s a singer, too! Who knew this slug had talent? 😆
03 – Slug @peachtober
#peachtober25slug #peachtober25 #infinitepainterart #illustrator
October 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Guess who went on a hike today?
Apparently he’s not just a wanderer — he’s a singer, too! Who knew this slug had talent? 😆
03 – Slug @peachtober
#peachtober25slug #peachtober25 #infinitepainterart #illustrator
Apparently he’s not just a wanderer — he’s a singer, too! Who knew this slug had talent? 😆
03 – Slug @peachtober
#peachtober25slug #peachtober25 #infinitepainterart #illustrator
I’ve officially made Acorn the star of the show! 😆 Can’t wait to keep unfolding his story and who knows, maybe some new friends will join him along the way.
This one’s for @peachtober, and I’m also using it as my #kidlitartpostcard!
#peachtober25kite #peachtober25
This one’s for @peachtober, and I’m also using it as my #kidlitartpostcard!
#peachtober25kite #peachtober25
October 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I’ve officially made Acorn the star of the show! 😆 Can’t wait to keep unfolding his story and who knows, maybe some new friends will join him along the way.
This one’s for @peachtober, and I’m also using it as my #kidlitartpostcard!
#peachtober25kite #peachtober25
This one’s for @peachtober, and I’m also using it as my #kidlitartpostcard!
#peachtober25kite #peachtober25
Discovered @peachtober just a few hours ago and couldn’t resist jumping in! ✨ 01 - Acorn 🌰✏️
Let’s see how many of these I can keep up with 👀
#peachtober25 #peachtober25acorn
Let’s see how many of these I can keep up with 👀
#peachtober25 #peachtober25acorn
October 1, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Discovered @peachtober just a few hours ago and couldn’t resist jumping in! ✨ 01 - Acorn 🌰✏️
Let’s see how many of these I can keep up with 👀
#peachtober25 #peachtober25acorn
Let’s see how many of these I can keep up with 👀
#peachtober25 #peachtober25acorn
✨ COVER REVEAL DAY ✨
I’ve been counting down to this moment, I finally get to share the cover I had the absolute joy of illustrating for The Nighttime Dishes, written by the incredible Beth Mabry ! 🌟
I’ve been counting down to this moment, I finally get to share the cover I had the absolute joy of illustrating for The Nighttime Dishes, written by the incredible Beth Mabry ! 🌟
September 30, 2025 at 7:42 PM
✨ COVER REVEAL DAY ✨
I’ve been counting down to this moment, I finally get to share the cover I had the absolute joy of illustrating for The Nighttime Dishes, written by the incredible Beth Mabry ! 🌟
I’ve been counting down to this moment, I finally get to share the cover I had the absolute joy of illustrating for The Nighttime Dishes, written by the incredible Beth Mabry ! 🌟
We all need that one friend like Ramsey - the kind who’s always got your back. 💛
✨ From True to You by @ky_kat1984 , illustrated by myself.
I’ve been a bit slow to share updates on projects (and probably will be for a while 😁), but here’s one I loved working on!
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#bookillustration #kidlitart
✨ From True to You by @ky_kat1984 , illustrated by myself.
I’ve been a bit slow to share updates on projects (and probably will be for a while 😁), but here’s one I loved working on!
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#bookillustration #kidlitart
September 27, 2025 at 4:09 AM
We all need that one friend like Ramsey - the kind who’s always got your back. 💛
✨ From True to You by @ky_kat1984 , illustrated by myself.
I’ve been a bit slow to share updates on projects (and probably will be for a while 😁), but here’s one I loved working on!
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#bookillustration #kidlitart
✨ From True to You by @ky_kat1984 , illustrated by myself.
I’ve been a bit slow to share updates on projects (and probably will be for a while 😁), but here’s one I loved working on!
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#bookillustration #kidlitart
✨ TIME-LAPSE ✨ A peek inside Through My Eyes
“God did something special when He made me.”
Now available on Amazon 👉 a.co/d/eFMhgay
#PictureBookArt #KidsLitIllustrator #ArtProcess #TimelapseArt #IllustratorLife
“God did something special when He made me.”
Now available on Amazon 👉 a.co/d/eFMhgay
#PictureBookArt #KidsLitIllustrator #ArtProcess #TimelapseArt #IllustratorLife
September 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
✨ TIME-LAPSE ✨ A peek inside Through My Eyes
“God did something special when He made me.”
Now available on Amazon 👉 a.co/d/eFMhgay
#PictureBookArt #KidsLitIllustrator #ArtProcess #TimelapseArt #IllustratorLife
“God did something special when He made me.”
Now available on Amazon 👉 a.co/d/eFMhgay
#PictureBookArt #KidsLitIllustrator #ArtProcess #TimelapseArt #IllustratorLife
Jillian’s brave story truly resonated with me. a journey that offers hope and encouragement to anyone navigating life with an eye condition.
Honored to help share this story through illustration. 😊
#illustration #PictureBook #KidLitIllustration #eyecare #doctor #eyedrops #eyejourney #eyedoctor
Honored to help share this story through illustration. 😊
#illustration #PictureBook #KidLitIllustration #eyecare #doctor #eyedrops #eyejourney #eyedoctor
September 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Jillian’s brave story truly resonated with me. a journey that offers hope and encouragement to anyone navigating life with an eye condition.
Honored to help share this story through illustration. 😊
#illustration #PictureBook #KidLitIllustration #eyecare #doctor #eyedrops #eyejourney #eyedoctor
Honored to help share this story through illustration. 😊
#illustration #PictureBook #KidLitIllustration #eyecare #doctor #eyedrops #eyejourney #eyedoctor
✨ Sharing a few more pages from Through My Eyes, written by the talented Author Myiesha J. Duff and beautifully illustrated by me.
This is our second collaboration, and as always, working with @myieshajduff has been such a seamless and inspiring experience.
This is our second collaboration, and as always, working with @myieshajduff has been such a seamless and inspiring experience.
September 13, 2025 at 6:20 PM
✨ Sharing a few more pages from Through My Eyes, written by the talented Author Myiesha J. Duff and beautifully illustrated by me.
This is our second collaboration, and as always, working with @myieshajduff has been such a seamless and inspiring experience.
This is our second collaboration, and as always, working with @myieshajduff has been such a seamless and inspiring experience.
Here’s a peek behind the scenes, a time-lapse of my recent #KidLitArtPostcard.
I love watching the process back. I hope you enjoy it too 💫
#ArtProcess #TimelapseArt #KidLitArt #IllustratorsOnInstagram #CreativeJourney #infinitepainterart #illustrator #kidlitillustration #sketchtocolor #arttimelapse
I love watching the process back. I hope you enjoy it too 💫
#ArtProcess #TimelapseArt #KidLitArt #IllustratorsOnInstagram #CreativeJourney #infinitepainterart #illustrator #kidlitillustration #sketchtocolor #arttimelapse
September 9, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Here’s a peek behind the scenes, a time-lapse of my recent #KidLitArtPostcard.
I love watching the process back. I hope you enjoy it too 💫
#ArtProcess #TimelapseArt #KidLitArt #IllustratorsOnInstagram #CreativeJourney #infinitepainterart #illustrator #kidlitillustration #sketchtocolor #arttimelapse
I love watching the process back. I hope you enjoy it too 💫
#ArtProcess #TimelapseArt #KidLitArt #IllustratorsOnInstagram #CreativeJourney #infinitepainterart #illustrator #kidlitillustration #sketchtocolor #arttimelapse