In all my nearly 10 years of blogging, I don’t think I’ve ever been more giddy about bringing an artist to you lovelies. This is the deeply adorable animal art by Scotland-based illustrator and children’s book author Catherine Rayner. I’ve never seen animal art with more personality and character. And while I’m desperately in love with all of it, it’s her dog portraits make my heart skip a beat. (The terriers are especially fantastic.)
Rayner’s art isn’t just available for hanging on your wall, either. There are some darling children’s books, plus baby clothes and accessories and greeting cards. I’m 100% buying some of those baby clothes for my friends’ offspring. In fact, Rayner’s books have appeared on many best children’s books lists since she published her first picture book, Augustus and His Smile, in 2006. That book was later adapted for the theater and performed at the Royal Albert Hall!
Rayner’s website is wonderful, and even includes step-by-step drawing guides on Rayner’s website. What a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon! And if you need to occupy the little ones, her YouTube channel is full of her reading from her children’s books.
You can follow the astonishing Catherine Rayner on her website and on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.
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January 31, 2024 at 8:48 am
Delight!
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January 31, 2024 at 9:34 am
I wish she made adult wear!! These are adorable.
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January 31, 2024 at 1:48 pm
Same. I can’t get over those faces!
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January 31, 2024 at 9:51 am
I stumbled upon your engaging post on the WordPress feed and couldn’t resist sending a quick greeting your way!
I’m excited to continue reading and discovering the wonders that await in your future posts!
The elusive follow button may have eluded me, but fear not, for I have cunningly bookmarked your blog to ensure I don’t miss any future posts!
Rest assured, I’ll be keeping a watchful eye out for your captivating posts!
Thanks – TheDogGod – https://pomeranianpuppies.uk/
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January 31, 2024 at 1:49 pm
Thank you! I don’t know what’s happened to my follow button. It’s hiding along with my follower count. Thank you for persisting, nonetheless!
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January 31, 2024 at 11:10 am
Sweet
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January 31, 2024 at 1:49 pm
Awfully sweet.
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January 31, 2024 at 11:23 am
Oh how I love these. Delightful!
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January 31, 2024 at 1:50 pm
See? My Beverly meter is working again. I knew this one would make you happy. Did you see the one she did for the death of one of the Queen’s corgis? Just darling.
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January 31, 2024 at 3:19 pm
I do wonder about the royal Corgis.
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February 1, 2024 at 9:12 am
They have their own staff. I’m sure they miss her, but they’re certainly well cared for!
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January 31, 2024 at 1:37 pm
All of the illustrations are perfectly charming and I love the dynamism of her “scruffy” linework.
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January 31, 2024 at 1:50 pm
They’re so believable!
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January 31, 2024 at 1:55 pm
Oh my goodness! Her art is phenomenal! I LOVE it. My little sheltie girl absolutely would look like that terrier, fur going in all directions! I love how she scribbles to show the energy of the animals. Just wonderful.
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January 31, 2024 at 1:58 pm
One of my (new) all-time favorite artists!
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February 1, 2024 at 4:52 pm
I think some of these are in my future. Did you know that Greg and I got our first three grandchildren in 2024?
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February 6, 2024 at 2:08 pm
How lovely! Congratulations!
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