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Soul of a willow

Medium: Gouache
Client: Lemniscaat

This illustration is part of a children's storybook filled with folktales from over the world. Main theme is trees. The book will be published Spring 2022.

About Marieke
Marieke Nelissen creates wonderfully intricate artwork that transports us back to the Golden Age of illustration. Her meticulous, hand-painted approach takes time and dedication, but the results are more than worth it. Whether she’s illustrating children’s books or commercial imagery, every painting draws you right into the scene and story.
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