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valerie 🌷🐌
@snailerie.co
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Illustrator, Designer, and tiny visual storyteller 💫 drawing a lot of tiny critters 🌷 also making little paper goods 🐌

https://www.valerie-nelson.com/
https://snailerie.co/
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“I’m all ears”
Doodle of a friendly creature with big long ears, with text above it saying “If you need someone to listen, I’m here”
November 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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Little sketchbook painting, gnome dog on a stump log
October 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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hi #portfolioday I'm Valerie Nelson! I'm a Graphic Designer and Illustrator making kid-friendly graphics for books, packaging, and products.

I'm currently on the lookout for more work in children's books, play products, or paper goods!

💌valerienelsonart@gmail.com
🌷valerie-nelson.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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#nestober day 3 is #flame 🔥

little mock cards of fireplaces with different mantles doodled in
October 4, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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day 2 of #nestober with the word #tea

Little ghost pup taking a tea break after a long day of ghosting
October 3, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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piece inspired by #nest, day 1 of #nestober 🪺
October 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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little dog paint doodles

#painting #sketch #kidlitart
September 21, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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snailpup diaries #1: I am snootiful (snail beautiful)
small gouache painting of a dog with a snail shell on their back, looking into a mirror and blushing. The thought bubble text above them reads “I am snootiful (snail beautiful)”
September 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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baby wario!!!

#babywario #nintendodirect
Illustration of baby wario from nintendo
September 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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personal picture book WIP 🌻🐌

#kidlitart #wip
Illustration of a full page spread with a messy sketch cloud of dogs running around and a smaller pup watching from the side
September 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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the sweetest baby ❤️
phillip the guinea pig sniffing the camera phillip the guinea pig cheesing while I scratch his chin phillip the guinea pig drinking water looking adorable phillip the guinea pig inside a blanket pouch
September 1, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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remembering my sweet furbaby, phillip ❤️❤️ love and miss him forever
illustration of a guinea pig running and frolicking throughout colorful trees, bushes, and flowers
September 1, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Hi I’m Valerie, I like to make heartfelt cozy and silly characters. I’m a graphic designer turned illustrator previously working with a lot of kids brands but now aiming to illustrate picture books ✨☁️

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#kidlit #illustration #seekingrepresentation
August 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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short story about taking that scary leap 🌑✨☁️
August 4, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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what I’ve been trying to tell myself 🥲🪄
hand lettering reads “it’s not a breakdown, it’s a breakthrough” with sparkles around the text. Below the text is drawing of a hamster sitting while wearing a sparkly wizard hat and cape, holding a magic wand.
July 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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little one admiring a tall sunflower 🌻

#drawing #sketch
July 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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sending thoughts from afar 🌙

#kidlitart
Artwork of a little dog (with a snail shell on his back) sitting in some grass, looking up at the night sky. The moon is in a crescent shape and a small snail creature is sitting on it looking back at the dog.
July 18, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Trying to get better (and have more fun) with painting
July 14, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Hi #portfolioday 💐 I'm Valerie! I have nearly a decade of experience as a print & branding designer (mostly for kid's craft brands), but I'd really love more opportunities in storybook and character illustration!

💌valerienelsonart@gmail.com
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illustration of a small mouse holding a feather quill and drawing a picture of a round bird. Two larger birds are watching him draw. The mouse says "You guys are my inspiration!" an illustration of a bunch of animals hanging out at the beach during the summertime. This piece was the cover for Motif magazine's summer guide in 2024, and features Rhode Island based animals and easter eggs. illustration of an old washed up dog named Spochie, who used to be a hot-shot tv star as a puppy but now he sits at home surrounded by awards and old Spochie paraphernalia, while chewing on a twizzler. illustration of a short story spread which reads "Atop an abandoned astronomy tower lived a tiny astronomer. Bert the beetle was very infatuated with outer space. Every night he would longingly look out into the sky, smile, and blush. 'You're so beautiful' Bert muttered. 'Oh I know,' a nebulous voice responded."
July 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Hi #kidlitartpostcard ! I’m Valerie 🌷 I’m a graphic-designer-turned-illustrator with an affinity for drawing colorful critters and silly words 🌝

#illustration #lookingforrepresentation
Kid lit art postcard for Valerie Nelson. email is valerienelsonart@gmail.com and websites are snailerie.co and valerie-nelson.com. Illustration shows a rabbit, cat, and dog character walking over the top of a hill. The rabbit says “We made it!”, the cat says “We’ve reached the peak!”, and the dog says “It’s all downhill from here!”. Silly dog thinks that phrase means something positive.
July 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Watercoloring my love (Phillip the guinea pig)
sketchbook page of watercolor painting, containing some guinea pig watercolor sketches
June 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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bringing this puppy back

#illustration #kidlitart
A two-panel comic illustration with a dog and a teddy bear. The first panel reads the dog asking "Hey are you okay?" with the teddy bear saying "yea I just need a lil pick-me-up". The second panel shows the dog picking the teddy bear up and the teddy bear saying "thank you". hehe
June 23, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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neotropical dreams

#kidlitart #illustration
digital illustration of a beach golden sunset showing a dog character with a flower on his head sleeping in the sand and smiling, while covered in palm fronds
June 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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little friend 🌝🌼
illustration of a precious pup with a flower in their head and floral neckwear
June 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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summertime critter cards 🌴
June 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM