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Hykie Breeze
@hykiebreeze.bsky.social
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Kidlit illustrator + graphic designer | Hong Kong born | Living in Sydney | Ruled by 2 rescue cats

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Always a happy moment when advance copies arrive! What a pleasure it was to work on Ella and the Sleepover Safari, book 2 of @cassy_polimeni’s wonderful frog filled series.

Published by @uwapublishing

Out in the world March 3, but you can preorder yours today

#kidlit #kidlitillustration
February 13, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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🐸 Out early 2025 🐸
ELLA AND THE SLEEPOVER SAFARI by Cassy Polimeni and illustrated by me, is book 2 in the Ella and the Frogs series and will be out early 2025!
#kidlitart
November 16, 2024 at 10:42 PM
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Thanks so much Brian!
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October 19, 2024 at 9:21 PM
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Artwork for the current issue of @thetoypress magazine! A massive thanks to @suelancaster_author, I’m very chuffed to be included amongst the brilliant stories, poems and illustrations here. Design and cover art by @graphicartstype

#thetoypress #kidlitart #magazineart #poetryforkids
July 26, 2024 at 12:52 AM
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Inside the pages of Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra to show just a few of my favourite interior illustrations ✍🏽🐸

Written by @cassy_polimeni
Published by @uwapublishing
Book design by @johuntbookdesign

#kidlit #kidlitillustration #chapterbookart #middlegradeillustration #kidlitart
Inside the pages of Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra, a new middle grade fiction book. A black and white illustration of the main character, an 8 year old girl, lying outdoors by a frog pond, taking notes in her journal. Inside the pages of Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra, a new middle grade fiction book. A black and white illustration of an 8 year old girl in the school garden. Inside the pages of Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra, a new middle grade fiction book. A black and white illustration of the main character’s younger brother, pretending to play the drums on a cardboard box and pots. Inside the pages of Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra, a new middle grade fiction book. A black and white illustration of Ella shopping for new plants in a garden centre with her mum.
July 10, 2024 at 9:58 PM
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Out now! The first book in the new Ella and the Frogs junior fiction series written by Cassy Polimeni and illustrated by me is out in the wild!

I adored this story, perfect for budding eco-warriors keen to read about frogs, habitat conservation and friendship.

#kidlitart #middlegradeillustration
The front cover for ‘Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra’, featuring an 8 year old girl outdoors, surrounded by frogs, music notes, pond plants and flowers. The bright pink circle reads: Out now.
July 1, 2024 at 11:16 PM
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A new scene for Rat and Mole in The Wind in the Willows:

“The afternoon sun was getting low as Rat sculled gently homewards in a dreamy mood, murmuring poetry-things to himself…”

#windinthewillows #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbookillustration
Rat and Mole from the Wind in the Willows rowing together in a blue boat while the sun sets behind them. The accompanying text: “The afternoon sun was getting low as Rat sculled gently homewards in a dreamy mood, murmuring poetry-things to himself…”
June 25, 2024 at 12:08 AM
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I feel so lucky to be a part of this. Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra arrives in bookstores July 1!

🐸 Written by the brilliant @cassy_polimeni and published by @uwapublishing.

#kidlit #middlegrade #booksforkids #kidsbookillustration
I’m pictured sitting with advance copies of book 1 of a brand new middle grade series titled “Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra”. Written by Cassy Polimeni and the cover has been illustrated by me.
June 20, 2024 at 4:23 AM
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Some character design for The Wind in the Willows in progress 🌬️🌾

#kidlitart #childrensillustration #windinthewillows
Character design for Ratty and Mole from the Wind in the Willows, first in colour and also showing black and white line work underneath
June 9, 2024 at 10:27 AM
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🐸✨ Beyond thrilled to have illustrated the cover and interiors for Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra! Written by the brilliant Cassy Polimeni, with UWA Publishing. In bookstores on 1 July, preorder link in my bio.

#kidlitart #coverreveal #middlegrade #illustration
Cover art for new middle grade series: Ella and the Amazing Frog Orchestra. Features an 8 year old girl outdoors surrounded by frogs and listening to their calls. Written by Cassy Polimeni and illustrated by Hykie Breeze.
June 5, 2024 at 9:58 PM
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One page left in my sketchbook and what better way to fill it than to join in @tondocreative weekly art challenge #DrawTheWorld Reference for this week: Lake Tekapo, NZ.

#artchallenge #drawingchallenge #colourpencilsketch #sketchbookpractice #laketekapo #australianillustrator
January 21, 2024 at 1:27 AM
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Here’s me surrounded by some of my favourite illustration moments from the past year. 2024, let’s do this! ✨ #artvsartist2023

#artvsartist #characterdesign #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration
December 30, 2023 at 8:31 AM
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Panda’s resting grinch face in her (sadly imaginary) festive jumper 😾🎄 for day 22 of @fionasmyth.writes #inkmas23 prompt list

#uglychristmassweater #catillustration #christmasoutfit #artchallenge #artprompts #kidlitart
My tuxedo cat Panda, looking very unimpressed in the Christmas jumper I have drawn her in
December 23, 2023 at 7:23 AM
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Evening wind down with a bit of cross stitching 🪡🧶 As someone who can just about manage sewing on a button, I am super chuffed to have found this new creative hobby 😁 @craft.club.co
Cross stitch in process of a rockmelon being stitched within an embroidery hoop
November 29, 2023 at 8:52 PM
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The Snow-White Inari Fox 🦊✨
@folktaleweek.bsky.social #folktaleweeklost #folktaleweek2023

Day 1: LOST
The story begins with the rare white fox, guardian of the village, leading away two hunters on a chase into the forest. She becomes lost before finding safety in the Temple of Inari Daim-yojin.
The opening scene of the Japanese folktale: The Snow-White Inari Fox. The fox is leading two hunters on a long chase in the forest, but is now lost and hiding in fear. In the distance, a shrine can be seen where she can find safety.
November 14, 2023 at 9:59 PM
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Thrilled to share the cover of PaperBound Magazine’s upcoming issue with cover art by me!

Huge thanks to PaperBound, I am beyond chuffed to be included with so many talented writers and illustrators.

The CURIOSITY issue will be out soon: linktr.ee/paperboundmag
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A cover reveal of PaperBound Magazine’s upcoming issue on the theme of “Curiosity”. Cover art features 3 nervous looking kids entering a haunted house. The vibes are spooky and very Addams Family, with a palette of shadowy gray and purple. The list of writers and illustrators are also featured.
October 26, 2023 at 2:28 AM
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The annual Cardboard Box Illustrators Showcase is now live! Very proud to have this ghostly dragon (plus a couple other illos) on show along with 70+ amazing talents. The showcase link is open to the end of October: www.cardboardboxillustrators.com.au/showcase2023

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A dragon-obsessed little girl in her blanket fort and her ghostly dragon guardian has emerged from the book to watch over while she nods off to sleep.
October 23, 2023 at 8:10 AM
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Super chuffed to see my name alongside these talented writers and illustrators for the upcoming issue of Paperbound Magazine! 📖✨
October 20, 2023 at 4:10 AM
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Cosy reading corner with a view! Won’t be moving from this spot while I work through my holiday reading list 📚👀
A cosy reading nook with views of the NSW bushland and wildlife. Books that are pictured: “What You Are Looking For Is In The Library” by Michiko Aoyama, “The Shadow of Perseus” by Claire Heywood and “In Limbo” by Deb JJ Lee A tiny home getaway in NSW bushland, I’m pictured sitting outside on the deck in the sunshine with a mug of tea
October 16, 2023 at 8:46 AM
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Hello! I’m Hykie, a Hong Kong born illustrator + graphic designer living in Dharawal country (Sydney, Australia)

Very happy to have found the kidlit community here (thank you @brianlarossa.com )

Fun fact: my first published illustration appeared on the cover of my school cookbook when I was 10.
Self-portrait of me at my desk surrounded by my favourite things: my rescue cats, plants and books
October 6, 2023 at 9:47 PM