Discover the creative universe of Caitlin B. Alexander

I have always been a huge fan of children's books. As I child, I dreamed of heading on a curious adventure with A Bear Called Paddington. I wanted to fly over the South Downs with The Snowman, and explore Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory with Charlie.

Characters like Stuart Little, Matilda, and Peter Rabbit have become very popular. The artists who brought these characters to life in illustrations, however, are lesser-known. But what would our beloved children's books be without the illustrations that bring them to life?

Quentin Blake, Maurice Sendak, and E. H. Shepard were all my childhood heroes. But there's a lot of talented new artists who deserve just as much praise and recognition. Thanks to Twitter, I discovered the art of Caitlin B. Alexander and am now one of her biggest fans.

Based in Austin, Texas, both her life and work are heavily influenced by the aesthetics of the 1940's, '50s and '60s. Aside from digital art, Caitlyn also has a penchant for dry-brush gouache painting. Her illustrations will draw the eye of anyone who adores charming, cheerful compositions, and it's tempting to hop right into her world. I think she's extremely talented. Browsing her website is the equivalent of eating a slice of cake while having a cup of strong coffee in cold weather.

Be sure to check out Caitlin's website for more.

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