Flutter by Lorraine

06/09/2026

Today is National Read a Book Day, and it seemed like the perfect opportunity to celebrate some very special books.

One of my biggest dreams has always been to write and illustrate my own children’s books. While I’m not quite there yet, I’m delighted to say that I’ve achieved half of that dream by becoming an illustrator.

I feel incredibly grateful to have worked alongside the wonderful authors Victoria Downes, Kirsty Lewton and Linda Lee, who trusted me to bring their stories to life through my illustrations. And I certainly can’t leave out Alexa Whitten of Author Maker, whose magical typesetting skills helped transform these books into the beautiful finished publications they are today.

So, on National Read a Book Day, I’m taking the opportunity to share some of these fabulous book covers once again. Each one represents a creative journey, wonderful collaboration, and a little step closer to that lifelong dream.

Which book are you reading today? 📚✨

Linda Lee Author
Kirsty Lewton Author
Victoria Downes Author

Alexa Whitten Author Maker

05/09/2026

I’m working away busily behind the scenes.
When working on illustration projects I’m unable to share too much so it’s sneaky peaks only for now but I’m sharing what I can just to keep those algorithms working so my page is visible.

Happy Saturday everyone 😊

I’d love you to give me a hi 👋 if you see this.

04/09/2026

Happy to hear that Victoria Downes Author’s The Black Cats 🐈‍⬛, illustrated by yours truly is as popular as ever.

So grateful that this book sells out wherever it’s stocked! Headed to Two Tales by today to replenish supplies.

04/09/2026

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT ALERT! 👀🐰

It’s your chance to give a Peter Rabbit a home – join us for the live Tales on the Tyne auction on Tuesday 13th October or place your bids online now.

As the trail prepares to enter its final week, you don’t need to worry about saying goodbye to our fluffle. By bidding in our Peter Rabbit™: Tales on the Tyne Grand Finale auction in support of St Oswald's Hospice, you will be in with the chance of owning your very own unique piece of art to keep forever. 💙

Hosted by Alfie Joey and Auctioneer Fred Wyrley-Birch from Anderson & Garland Auctioneers, there will be 40 lots to bid on including some brand new, never before seen creations, painted specially for the auction – watch out for these being revealed soon! Bidding will start from £1,500 and there are two ways you can get involved:

Bid now online:

Our online auction is now open and you can register, view the sale catalogue and place bids in advance of the live auction.

Bid in person on the night:

You can buy tickets to attend the live auction and bid in person on the night. Tickets cost £20 plus Eventbrite booking fees and include a glass of fizz on arrival

See comments below for more details 👇

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04/09/2026

Thanks to Sopra Steria, who ‘stickered’ my design on the selection evening I had the opportunity of bringing Hoppy Days to life.

03/09/2026

She’s still not keen on the doggy theme 🐾

02/09/2026

Progress on a rainy day 💦

Any idea where the dogs in the story I’m illustrating have ventured to in this creation?

🐟💦🌊🐟💦 🌊🐟💦 🌊🐟💦 🌊🐟💦🌊

02/09/2026

Ready for an afternoon of painting🎨🖌️🫟

Anyone recognised my coffee cup friend?

01/09/2026

With just two weeks remaining of the Peter Rabbit: Tales on the Tyne trail I thought it was finally time to share a little of the journey behind the creation of Hoppy Days, affectionately known as Posy.

Back in April, a blank Peter Rabbit sculpture arrived at my door thanks to the wonderful Julie at Durham Soap Company and her rabbit mobile. What followed was five weeks of painting, creativity, and more hours than I could ever count, spent transforming that plain white rabbit into the colourful character you see today.

Working from our summer house at the bottom of the garden, I brought my original January design to life using countless pots of emulsion and acrylic paint. Slowly, Hoppy Days began to bloom with flowers, daisies, ladybirds and bees. With only a few days to spare before the deadline, she was finally finished and ready to begin her adventure on the trail.

Since then, she has spent the summer proudly overlooking the sea at Cullercoats, where she has received so much love from visitors. Seeing photographs, hearing your lovely comments, and knowing that she has brought smiles to so many people has made every hour worthwhile.

If you haven’t visited Hoppy Days yet, there are only two weeks left to find her before she leaves her summer home for a little pampering ahead of the farewell event and auction.

And if there are any potential buyers reading this, keep an eye on the auction details. It would be wonderful to see Hoppy Days find a loving forever home while raising as much money as possible for the incredible work of St Oswald's Hospice.

Thank you to everyone who has visited, photographed, shared and supported her journey. It has been such a special experience, one I’m proud to have been a part of🐰🌼🐝 🐞