Members of a classical orchestra chase a very fast baby across the stage. The baby is having a grand time, everyone else is not.
Welp! Looks like Come Bach Back Baby (from Starfish Bay Publishing, written by Evonne Francis and illustrated by yours truly) has unfortunately had its release date be a bit delayed.
Keep an eye out for the new release date announcement!
#kidlitart #CanKidLit #illustration
A young scuba diver is surprised by a school of very, very, very LARGE fish.
An orange cat in a sailor outfit looks through a spyglass as the paper boat he's on sinks. He looks rather worried about it!
An orchestra stage is being slowly set up from panel to panel. Musicians are tuning up and talking amongst themselves, only to be surprised when a musician with a baby stroller rolls onstage.
A rather terrified crocodile clutches his tail as he is menaced by dozens of ominously shadowy creatures with glowing green eyes.
Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Nicole Allin, a children's book illustrator from Vancouver, B.C. who's looking for new #kidlit and greeting card design projects!
🎨 www.allinart.net
✉️ allinart@fastmail.fm
#kidlitart #CanKidLit #illustration
A very small green goblin is riding a unicorn with a giant mane of hot pink hair. The unicorn's mane is constantly flying into the little goblin's face, but she's still having a good time.
It's #NationalUnicornDay! 🦄
#unicornday #kidlitart #CanKidlit #unicorns
Haven't dyed eggs in a while! Maybe this year will be the eggception?
A group of eggs getting ready for Easter by cannonballing into little pools of patterned egg dye.
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard folks, I hope you're all having an eggcellent day! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver #kidlit illustrator open to new projects in '26!
🎨 www.allinart.net
#kidlitart #illustration #CanKidLit #EasterEggs
Thank you! 🧡
Thank you! 🐠
A young scuba diver is surprised by a school of very, very, very LARGE fish.
It's #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hello everyone!
I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver-based illustrator open to new #kidlit projects in 2026 (and I'm also seeking representation)!
🎨 www.allinart.net
#kidlitart #illustration #CanKidLit
Thank you!!
Snippet of the front page of SCBWI where the artwork of Nicole Allin, Sally Chen and Kristen Solecki are featured. Nicole Allin's artwork is circled with arrows and exclamation points because she is super excited about being featured.
Super excited that my artwork is being featured on the front page of SCBWI for the Member Benefits section!
Thank you #SCBWI ! And congrats to my fellow illustrators Sally Chen (Global Regional) and Kristen Solecki (Awards).
#kidlitart #kidlit #CanKidLit
Thank you!
A young girl is crammed into a cupid outfit, complete with fluffy tutu, wings, and heart-bopper headband. She is NOT happy about it.
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator from Vancouver looking for picture book opportunities (and representation)!
Happy early Valentine's Day everyone!
🎨 www.allinart.net
Thank you! 😊
See you there!
Members of a classical orchestra chase a very fast baby across the stage. The baby is having a grand time, everyone else is not.
Happy to announce a new book coming out in April of 2026! Come Bach Back Baby from Starfish Bay Publishing, written by Evonne Francis and illustrated by Nicole Allin (that's me!)
Available for preorder soon!
#KidLit #CanKidLit
A mouse knight carrying a large banner sits upon an armored French bulldog. The dog's paws are very muddy!
It's the first #KidLitArtPostcard day of the year! Happy New Year everyone!
I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver-based illustrator open to new #kidlit projects in 2026 (and also seeking representation)!
🎨 www.allinart.net
#kidlitart #illustration
A sleepy star yawns as they trot off to bed holding their teddy bear. Text on the art reads ‘to all a good night’.
Happy Holidays everyone!
#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
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A group of cats sit in a Christmas tree, knocking ornaments off the branches and otherwise being very naughty. They all look pretty smug about their bad behavior.
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver-based illustrator open to new projects and also seeking representation!
I wish all of you a Happy Holiday season and may all of your cats behave!
🎨 www.allinart.net
#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
A small dachshund in a red vest chases after a scarecrow holding a tennis ball.
Hello everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver based illustrator who also enjoys running around on a fine fall day! I'm available for PBs and am also seeking representation!
🎨 www.allinart.net
#KidLitArtPostcard #kidlit #illustrator #illustration
Thank you!
A selection of poison apples are offered to a group of trick or treaters, all of whom are actual monsters except for one who is very nervous!
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator hoping your October is full of treats, not tricks!
I'm looking for new PB and board book projects,and you can see more of my work over at www.allinart.net
A grumpy seagull in swim shorts looks annoyed at the first few leaves of fall.
Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator living in Vancouver who can't believe it's September already! I'm available for picture books and board books- and also looking for representation.
🎨 www.allinart.net
An orange cat in a sailor outfit looks through a spyglass as the paper boat he's on sinks. He looks rather worried about it!
Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! Happy August everyone!
I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator open to picture books and board books. I'm also seeking representation!
🎨 www.allinart.net
A group of children tackle the theme park mascot Rexy the dinosaur.
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator who enjoys drawing chaos! And dinosaurs! Available for picture books and board books- and currently seeking representation!
🎨 www.allinart.net
A frog pokes its head out from under a lillypad while several tadpoles swim around in the pond. There is a very tiny worried tadpole under the frog's arm.
Hello #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator currently seeking representation who loves drawing animals of all types, especially if they're green!
Portfolio over at: www.allinart.net
Sketches of a crocodile named Wiley singing in the tub, looking anxious and having a tantrum, from the book Tug of the Plug by Starfishbay Publishing.
Now that TUG OF THE PLUG is out I can share some of the process illustrations! Here's some studies of the leading crocodile, Wiley! #kidlitart #kidlit
If you'd like to check out the book where he's from:
starfishbaypublishing.com.au/portfolio-it...
A children's book cover for Tug of the Plug, written by Sarah Jancevski and Illustrated by Nicole Allin. The cover features a yelling crocodile being pulled into a pile of soap bubbles.
Hooray! Today (In Australia, New Zealand & the United Kingdom)- TUG OF THE PLUG, written by Sarah Jancevski and illustrated by yours truly, is out! 🥳
starfishbaypublishing.com.au/portfolio-it...
#kidlit #kidlitart
Uh-oh indeed!
Thank you!