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🎨 Designer by day | Illustrator by night | Introverted 24/7
🖋️ I write about this and that
🦙 I love alpacas
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I woke up this morning and got quite a fright,
as I opened my eyes in the dim morning light...

These are the first lines of the book that popped into my head as I was driving with my little girl. The rest flowed from there and I had to pull over to write it down 😄

And this sketch is one of the first ones I was sent as my book started to come to life.

I am very much enjoying this process!

#ChildrensBookAuthor #NewAuthor #PictureBooks #MumLife

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Meet two of the characters from our very first book! ✏️✨

Here's a peek at some of their first sketches as they begin to come to life. I can't wait to share more of their story with you!

These two characters are based on my two little ones! The book was inspired by a morning at home playing and making up silly games together, then it became a rhyming story, eeek (I'm so excited)

It has been so much fun creating the story, the characters and the vibe for the book. I'm working with an amazingly talented illustrator who is bringing my (very specific! 😂) vision to life in the best way.

And this is just the beginning!

#Children'sBookAuthor #PictureBooks #ImaginationStory #MumLife

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Hi Everyone and welcome to my new page! 👋

I'm Claire, a mum of two little ones and a Life Coach. I have just written my first childrens book and I am super excited to take you along with me on the journey to publishing it!

Follow along for behind the scenes content as my book comes to life...

With love,
Claire ✨️

#ChildrensBookAuthors #picturebooks #MeetTheAuthor

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Glasgow Card Show here I come! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😍

I’m absolutelyyyy in love with this design by @andy_illustrates!! She was so patient with me having no idea what the hell I wanted 😂 Gave me loads of great ideas and then smashed the final design out of the park.

So much love!! Best illustrator in the game 🙌✍️

For the show I’ve got cards, slabs, mystery slabs, plushies, Japanese snacks, FamilyMart socks, Pokémon bath bombs, Dragon Ball Z candy, sealed packs… and some 5-star Japan tours to sell! 🇯🇵🥳

A perfectly normal Pokémon card stall.

See y’all in Glasgow 😎

#glasgowcardshow #pokemontcg #pokemoncommunity #pokemoncards

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Days 5 & 6 of the Haggis In Japan tour take us to Takayama ⛰️🇯🇵

A town full of traditional streets, mountain views, incredible food… and home to the best gyoza I’ve ever eaten 🤤🥟

Always a favourite stop on the tour. 🇯🇵

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Haggis In Japan Tours:

✅ 11-day small group tours
🚅 Hotels & travel included
🍣 Amazing food & experiences

📍 November 2026
🌸 March 2027
🌸 April 2027

Full itinerary and tour details at the link in my bio. Come experience the Japan people fall in love with ☺️

#takayama #japantour #japantravel #visitjapan #musteatjapan

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Hello illustrators,

Are you heading to Bologna for the book fair?

If so, we’d absolutely love to see you. We’re planning a gentle, informal sketchy meet-up on Monday evening around 6pm-ish in Piazza Maggiore, just a chance to sit together, draw a little, rest our feet and enjoy some easygoing chats.

There’s no pressure at all, whether you stay for five minutes or the whole evening everyone is very welcome. We’ll be there (Andy @andy_illustrates and Wendy @wendyjwarren ) your usual Blend hosts) and it would be so lovely to share a bit of time and creativity with you.

Hope to see some friendly faces there

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We are celebrating one year of baby Axoloodle with a new big juicy zine! 🎉In the spirit of collaboration we all intertwinined our comics with our character travelling through portals and getting reborn in different eras through history. Check it out! Link in Bio
#freecomics #comicscollab #comicscollective #comicscollaboration #artcollective

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Illustrators, Guy the Gorilla awaits your attention.

Come along for a group draw and a friendly catch-up at The Natural History Museum ( home of Guy!) 🦍.

The Natural History Museum is inspiring and visually rich, from its architecture and magnificent ceilings to its world-famous collections of animals, fossils, and natural wonders. You’re free to explore and draw whatever captures your interest, at your own pace.

Full details can be found on the Eventbrite listing which you can find via the link in the bio.

This event is open to all illustrators at every stage in their creative journey and career. Early booking recommended … be speedy this one is soon 🐆

*Illustration by @andy_illustrates

Event hosts: @andy_illustrates and @wendyjwarren

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What a year, illustrators! Thanks for joining us at 12 meet-ups in 2025, and for sharing your stories.

Meet-ups are held across the country ( these are just London) and you can find all the groups (UK and beyond) by checking out @theaoi .

Huge thanks to @burrowsdraws, @mikelowerystudio, @rubywrightlino, @studioczerwinski, and @harpercollinsuk for joining us in 2025 making it extra-special.
We can’t wait for more meet-ups in 2026 ✨come draw with us!

Happy new year from meet-up hosts @wendyjwarren and @andy_illustrates 🫶🏻🫶🏻

Oh, and a special thanks to @davebainuk for all his unsung hero meet-up support too !

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POV: you said yes to an illustrators’ Christmas meet-up 🎄✨ Amazing people amazing vibes!!
Thanks to
@blend_illo @theaoi @andy_illustrates @wendyjwarren @studioczerwinski for organising

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Lovely to see everyone who came to our festive meet-up today … and have a safe and merry time over the next week or two .
Thanks @studioczerwinski for being the most wonderful host ✨

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Our last meet up of the year is now live - a link is in our bio !

Coming to a meet up can be daunting, but we ( your hosts @wendyjwarren and @andy_illustrates want to let you know that you are very welcome no matter what stage you are at on your illustration journey.

👀We know that not everyone celebrates or enjoys Christmas. This meetup isn’t about the big day itself, but about ending the year together in a relaxed, friendly, and creative way. Think of it as a warm gathering of illustrators, with a little optional seasonal sparkle.
Come along to meet others, share inspiration, and enjoy a cosy afternoon of creativity!
If you’d like to bring some tasty snacks or treats to share please do so- full details in the link but we’ll be heading to
Tuck Tite studio: N1 7
Nearest tube: Old Street (Northern Line)

Illustration by @wendyjwarren
Hope to see you soon
Wendy @ Andy x

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