Children’s Book Illustration Portfolio by Lisa A. Kennedy

 

About My Work: 

I am a regional Australian children’s book illustrator working in traditional pen and watercolour. My work is warm, whimsical, and emotionally expressive. I focus on simple linework, soft washes, and character-driven storytelling that gently invites young readers into imaginative, heartfelt worlds.

My illustrations are well suited to picture books, early readers, and junior fiction — perfect for stories that explore curiosity, emotional growth and connection. 

Contact: Illustrator Lisa A. Kennedy

lisaprice1004@gmail.com | www.artbylisa.com.au

 

Illustrations from 'The Kitten Who Lost It's Purr'  (Author Tyrolin Puxty - WIP).

Cover and spread illustration examples from current project ‘The Kitten Who Lost It’s Purr’  - expressive and heartwarming pen and watercolour. 

 

Sad Kitten has lost it's purr. 

 

Apprehensive Kitty goes looking for purr. 

 

Kitty's first beach experience..

A long and lonely walk home. 

 

Reunited with family. 

 

Happy kitten - purr has returned!

Illustrations from ‘There Is Time' (Author Lisa Melichar). 

Character vignettes showing emotional nuance and gentle visual storytelling. 

 

Waking up. 

Stretching. 

Being curious. 

Eating 

 

Singing. 

Imaginative play. 

Savouring the little things in life.

 

A cuddle. 

Skipping. 

 

 

 

 

 

Australian Wildlife Illustrations:

Wildlife vignettes showcasing native wildlife - Australian voice and emotional movement.

 

Warbling Magpies

Scared Koalas caught in Bushfire

Wombat mother and baby.

 

Cackling Kookaburras

 

Lorikeet romance.

Eastern Rosella

Startled Snake

Inner Wallpaper Illustrations:

Inner wallpaper designs featured in previous project ‘There Is Time’ and current project ‘The Kitten Who Lost It’s Purr’

Flower Wallper

Peacock Feathers