Dorothy lifting the scarecrow from his pole.

The wizard of Oz

Medium: Gouache
Client: Lemniscaat

Dorothy lifting the scarecrow from his pole.

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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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