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Whimsical, painterly illustrations for children’s books, from intimate character moments to expansive, animal-filled worlds.

Narrative scene illustration by Marina Saumell.

Character illustration by Marina Saumell.

Character illustration by Marina Saumell.

Character illustration by Marina Saumell.

Whimsical children's book composition illustration of a dapper cricket character in a feathered hat pausing on a staircase beside a dropped high-heeled shoe, painterly light and texture.

Narrative scene illustration by Marina Saumell.

Narrative scene illustration by Marina Saumell.

Narrative scene illustration by Marina Saumell.

Narrative scene illustration by Marina Saumell.

Narrative scene illustration by Marina Saumell.

Full-spread children's book composition illustration of a boy hesitating in a doorway at bedtime with his cat, warm lamplight spilling into a cozy attic bedroom.

Full-spread children's book composition illustration of a herd of zebras resting in golden savanna grassland at sunset, painterly textures and warm evocative light.

Character illustration by Marina Saumell.

Narrative scene illustration by Marina Saumell.

Environment illustration by Marina Saumell.

Narrative scene illustration by Marina Saumell.

Character illustration by Marina Saumell.

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