friendship

friendship

Medium: Gouache
Client: publishing house Gottmer

Children's book about a boy who wishes to be different. Smarter and more brave. A wizard shrinks him to the size of an ant and then his adventures start.

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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