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Elaine Lee | Illustrator

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🌿 Travel & lifestyle illustrator in Toronto
🐕: @adventurebread
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I’m so happy to share my ‘Waterlily Glasshouse’ illustration is now available as a Paint-by-Numbers kit in collaboration with @lapetiteepicerie! 🪷✨  I was over the moon when La Petite Épicerie first reached out to me, as this illustration is one of my favourite pieces ever. It was inspired by the Waterlily House at @kewgardens, a place I visited often during my time in London. 💗 
I love telling little stories through tiny details. And in this piece, you can spot a mischievous little Shiba Inu licking its lips while eying a yellow butterfly - a nod to my ‘Dandelion Shiba’ illustration, where these two also make an appearance. 🐕💛

#artlicensing #canadianillustrator #paintbynumbers #lapetiteepicerie #petitpinceau #WaterlilyHouse #KewGardens #BotanicalIllustration #Shibalover #shibainulover by @elainedraws

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🚨NEW PUZZLE ALERT 🤩!

We are so excited to share our recent collaboration with the very talented @elainedraws!

Elaine Lee is a Toronto-based Canadian illustrator originally from Ottawa. She loves creating detailed illustrations inspired by her travels, everyday moments, and beautiful botanicals. Her Shiba Inu, Bread, frequently makes an appearance in her work 🐾.

We’ve been dreaming up our new puzzle with an Elaine for some time now. We wanted to pay homage to the capital, and the city our co-founder Kemal, once called home ☺️ Get lost in the blooming details of the Ottawa River Pathway with our new 1000 piece puzzle “Ottawa in Bloom” - launching in September 🧩

*this artwork is made by Elaine Lee, puzzle grid was added for demonstration* by @elainedraws

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Cozy Reading Nook 🌙

This illustration has been stuck in my head for a while! I wanted to create a warm and cozy reading space, with a bookshelf full little trinkets and treasures with lots of personal details. 🥰

I ended up being very self indulgent with some of the details - if you know me personally, you’ll know what I mean. I’ll save them for another post, but maybe you can spot them? ☺️

Swipe the last slide to watch my process! I clocked in just over 50 hours on the rendering alone (which doesn’t include the initial sketches and colour roughs 🫣).

#cozyreadingnook #puzzleillustration #artlicensing by @elainedraws

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Vendor Spotlight: @elainedraws ❄️ Elaine Draws is a Toronto-based illustrator who loves drawing all things botanical. Inspired by everyday scenes from her travels, her artwork often features her Shiba Inu, Bread. She’ll be selling stickers, washi tapes, greeting cards, notepads, tea towels, and more! Love Shibas? Let her know and she’ll give you a teeny tiny Bread acrylic charm for free (while supplies last).

(Please contact the vendor directly if you have any questions).

☀️ 2026 Holiday happy cute mart
😊 90+ Vendors
🎟️ FREE ENTRY + VIP
🗓️ Sat, Nov 28
🕙 10 AM - 4 PM
📍 7755 Bayview Ave, Markham
♿️ Accessible Venue + Washrooms
🅿️ Free Parking
🆓 Swag Bags + Giveaways!

#happycutemart is hosted by @queeniescards and the 2026 Holiday Event is sponsored by @oishiiisweets & @thelittlestgiftboutique

⇾ happycutemart.com/faq

#markhamevents #visitmarkham #thornhillcommunitycentre #queeniescards taken in Thornhill Community Centre by @elainedraws

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From an anniversary card for my partner to a 1000-piece puzzle! 🥰🌸

Very excited to share that Ottawa in Bloom is now a puzzle with @mango_puzzles! 💕

#puzzleart #artlicensing #ottawapuzzle by @elainedraws

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2 months ago

Introducing Notting Hill by @elainedraws , a beautifully hand-rendered design inspired by the colorful homes, blooming flowers, and cozy atmosphere of the beloved neighborhood. This vibrant scene captures the joy of wandering flower-lined streets on a perfect spring day.

🖐️ Hand Rendered
💎 Available in Square & Round Drills
📅 Available Now!

Square Version
📏 50 × 65cm (19.69 × 25.59in)
🔹 Total Drill Count: 59,200
🎨 44 Colors
✨ 2 AB Drills
💎 2 Crystal Prisms
🌙 3 Moon Dust

Round Version
📏 56.7 × 73.9cm (22.32 × 29.09in)
🔹 Total Drill Count: 59,200
🎨 44 Colors
✨ 3 AB Drills
💎 2 Crystal Prisms
🌙 3 Moon Dust

Filled with cheerful colors, lush florals, and timeless architecture, Notting Hill is the perfect canvas for anyone who loves travel, charming cityscapes, and relaxing springtime vibes. 🌷✨

#cozyhobby #licensedart #diamondpainting #pressedandplaced #Diamondartsmallshop by @elainedraws

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I’m excited to share that three of my illustrations are now available as diamond painting kits in collaboration with @pressedandplacedco! 💜

These three places are close to my heart and I hope that anyone who lives or aspires to visit them will enjoy these kits. 🥰

🧡 Edinburgh
💛 Notting Hill
🩷 Ottawa in Bloom

You can use the code ELAINE15 at checkout for a special discount! 💗

#diamondpainting #cozyhobby #diamondpaintingkit by @elainedraws

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Introducing Ottawa in Bloom by @elainedraws , a beautifully hand-rendered celebration of springtime in Canada’s capital. Framed by blooming flowers, peaceful waters, and a cheerful chickadee perched overhead, this scenic design captures the quiet beauty of the season in every stitch.

🖐️ Hand Rendered
💎 Available in Square & Round Drills
📅 Available Today, Friday, July 24, 2026

Square Version
📏 50 × 60cm (19.69 × 23.62in)
🎨 40 Colors
💎 3 Crystal Prisms
✨ 3 AB Drills
🌙 2 Moon Dust

Round Version
📏 56.7 × 68.3cm (22.32 × 26.89in)
🎨 40 Colors
💎 5 Crystal Prisms
✨ 2 AB Drills
🌙 1 Moon Dust

Whether you’ve visited Ottawa before or simply love scenic landscapes bursting with springtime color, Ottawa in Bloom brings a peaceful, picturesque moment to your diamond painting collection. 🌷💖✨ #cozyhobby #DiamondPainting #diamondartcommunity #pressedandplaced #licensedart by @elainedraws

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What I saw vs. What I drew

Most of my illustrations are inspired by places I love and had the pleasure of visiting in person.

Here’s a little throwback to visiting Portobello Market and admiring the colourful houses in Notting Hill, checking out the books in Hampstead’s Daunt Books, getting a humidity facial in the Waterlily House in Kew Gardens, and toting my umbrella around while visiting Edinburgh, Scotland!

#puzzleart #travelart #artlicensing taken in United Kingdom by @elainedraws

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The Spring @torontostationeryshow was this past Saturday and I wanted to thank all the lovely stationery lovers who braved the rain and cold to stand in the hours-long line! I am once again blown away by the dedication of the this community and amazed that you sold me out of several of my newest designs. 🤯

Making work that resonates with others is something I find incredibly fulfilling, and while I’m vending at the Toronto Stationery Show is when I feel like I’ve found “my people”. 🥹

An extra thank you to the amazing organizers, Queenie and Andrea, the hardworking volunteers, @tendrilmakes for coming to help me out, and all my super talented fellow vendors! And of course to my partner and brother for shuttling me back and forth from the show and taking care of @adventurebread. 🥰

#torontostationeryshow #artmarket #Stationery taken in The Parkdale Hall by @elainedraws

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I’m a sucker for pretty tea towels so I’ve decided to add two new designs to my collection! 🥰

💜 Pansies is possibly my favourite pattern I’ve created, so I thought I’d turn it into a tea towel.
🌼 Birth Month Flowers is also a stamp washi tape, but I created it with a tea towel in mind as well.   Pick these up for yourself, a friend, or your mum at the @torontostationeryshow tomorrow! (Of course I’ll also be bringing my OG Jolly Shiba Patchwork tea towel as well).

🌷 Spring Toronto Stationery Show
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🗓️ Sat, April 25, 2026
🕙 10 AM - 5 PM
📍 1605 Queen St W, @theparkdalehall

#torontostationeryshow #torontostationeryshow2026 #teatowels taken in The Parkdale Hall by @elainedraws

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I’ve been super busy creating lots of NEW stationery items to bring to the @torontostationeryshow, including:  
🌃 2 Stamp Washi Tapes (Birth Month Flowers & Flowers of Canada)
📚 3 Washi Tape Designs (Spring Books, Winter Books, and Waterlilies are new!)
☕️ 3 Sticker Sheet Designs (Cozy Bookworm, Vintage Teacups, and Christmas Treats)
🎄 1 Print (Christmas Treats - ‘cause you know, it’s April…😅)

I’ve also restocked some favourites including The Booklovers’ Bookshop Print, Waterlily Glasshouse, and the Pansies washi tape!

I hope you'll swing by if you can! 🥰

🌷 Spring Toronto Stationery Show
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🗓️ Sat, April 25, 2026
🕙 10 AM - 5 PM
📍 1605 Queen St W, @theparkdalehall

#torontostationeryshow #torontostationeryshow2026 #stationerylover taken in The Parkdale Hall by @elainedraws

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