Children
UK
Humpback whale
Medium: Mixed medium
Client: Hoogland & van Klaveren
Humpback whale lifting up a small rowing boat with a child in it.
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Animals Wild Atmospheric Children's Books Fish Magical Mixed Medium Soft Boats Travel Water About Marieke
Marieke Nelissen creates wonderfully intricate artwork that transports us back to the Golden Age of illustration. Her meticulous, hand-painted approach takes time and dedication, but the results are more than worth it. Whether she’s illustrating children’s books or commercial imagery, every painting draws you right into the scene and story.
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