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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Feeling incredibly lucky to be illustrating @nellcrossbeckerman.bsky.social’s heart-warming, snowy story! ❄️💛

Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! My name‘s Martin and I’m a #kidlit illustrator & author. I’m looking for more opportunities in picture books, novelty and other kid-related projects. 🌐 martinstanev.com 📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com ✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com #kidlitart #illustration

A spring and Easter-themed illustration, depicting a nature scene with a green field and trees. There is an Easter bunny in the right foreground carrying a basket full of painted eggs, in front of a line of spring flowers and foliage. On the left, there is a pond with mum & baby ducklings. There is a cottage in the distance behind the bunny, and the sky is clear blue with several white clouds.

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! My name‘s Martin and I’m a #kidlit illustrator & author. I’m looking for more picture book opportunities! 🌐 martinstanev.com 📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com ✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com #kidlitart #illustration

An illustration depicting a diverse cast of children playing in a treehouse fort, with wildlife such as squirrels and birds surrounding them.

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Happy New Year #KidLitArtPostcard! ✨ My name‘s Martin and I’m a #kidlit illustrator & author. I’m looking for smaller book & commercial projects and bigger picture book projects mid-year. 🌐 martinstanev.com 📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com ✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com #kidlitart #illustration

Illustration depicting a community gathered under a decorated tree at night. There are characters of different ages dotted around the tree. On the left there is a group sitting around a bonfire. The tree is glowing from the lights and is decorated in hand crafted decorations and written notes.

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Happy December #KidLitArtPostcard! 🐻 My name‘s Martin and I’m a #kidlit illustrator & author based in the Lake District, UK. I love to illustrate the natural world and animal characters. 🌐 martinstanev.com 📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com ✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com #kidlitart #illustration

An illustration of a bear sleeping in a den under the snow-covered earth.

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

I was given the opportunity to collaborate on this new concertina greetings card with Olive Press - they are a new independent, family-run paper goods publisher! 🏔️🦌🦊 You can purchase these directly from here: www.olive-press.co.uk/products/win...

Photo of a die-cut concertina greetings card depicting wildlife in a snowy scene and a mountain peak in the background.

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! 🍁 I’m an illustrator and author currently looking for more picture books, board books and other novelty title opportunities. 🌐 martinstanev.com 📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com ✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Illustration depicting an autumnal scene, showing a garden surrounded by other flats and houses. Growing in the middle of the garden is an apple tree which branches connect all neighbours who can be seen in all the little windows surrounding the tree. There is no fruit on the tree, only yellow leaves.

Some of the characters that can be seen in the windows include a mum reading to her baby by a candle, a grandma and grandchild sharing a warm drink and a person calling their cat, which can be seen walking on the right wall of the garden.

In the garden, a girl is carrying a giant orange pumpkin and an older woman on the left is passing some jam over to her neighbours above with the use of a basket and rope.

A lively illustration showing the spirit of community and sharing.

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Happy October and #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m sharing this illustration of the Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin, OR from my latest book, as I’m in the middle of wrapping up some projects for this year. I’d love to work on more picture books! 📚 martinstanev.com Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com

An illustration depicting the Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin, Oregon. A child is paddling in a giant pumpkin, wearing a dark blue wizard costume and hat.

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Happy Autumn Equinox! 🍁 Illustration from ‘21 Things to Do With a Tree’, published by @quartokids.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #autumn

An illustration in a limited colour palette, depicting a girl collecting acorns from the ground. She is wearing a red coat and patterned leggings. There are trees in the background, oak leaves and acorns on the ground. The full illustration sits in an illustrated twig frame.

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Hi #PortfolioDay! My name is Martin and I’m a #kidlit illustrator and author based in the Lake District, UK. I love to illustrate the natural world and animal characters. 🌐 martinstanev.com 📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com ✉️ hello.martinstanev@gmail.com #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

I’m so excited to reveal the cover of my latest book, written by Kristen Lee and published by @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social! UK - 28 August US - 9 September Available to pre-order now: geni.us/NKRBI

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Happy June #KidLitArtPostcard! My name is Martin and I’m an illustrator and author living in the Lake District, UK. ✨ Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com 🌐 martinstanev.com Illustration from ‘The Tree Next Door’ published by @littletigeruk.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Illustration depicting a summer-y scene, showing a garden surrounded by other flats and houses. Growing from the middle of the garden is an apple tree which branches connect all neighbours who can be seen through the windows. Everyone is happy - people are waving at each other and sharing drinks and flowers.

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

A couple of rusty location drawings from the park today! #drawing #illustration

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

This #KidLitArtPostcard came round quick! Here’s an illustration inspired by the hedgehog that visits our garden 🦔 I would love the opportunity to work on more picture books and board books! martinstanev.com Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration

A monochromatic illustration of a hedgehog, walking amongst dandelions.

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

‘Drawing the hedgehog from the garden and experimenting’ kinda day 🦔 #illustration #illustrationwip

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Some Eastery illustrations I created for a personal packaging project 🐇🌷 #illustration #design

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m an illustrator and author and I like to explore themes of connection between humanity and the natural world in my work. I would love to collaborate on more picture books and board books! martinstanev.com Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com #kidlitart #childrensbook

An illustration depicting a parent and child walking through a flower meadow at sunset. The child is pointing to a hare in the foreground and you can spot a deer in the distance. A snowcapped mountain peak stands tall in the background.

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Spring is here! 🌱🌧️ A few seasonal illustrations from ‘The Tree Next Door’, written by Charlie Moyler and published by @littletigeruk.bsky.social ✨

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Week 2 of Bulgarian Folktale Challenge - Zornitsa and Vechernitsa ✨ The folklore names for Venus, considered as two separate stars. Two sisters, Morning Star follows the Sun and Evening Star shines alongside the Moon at night 🌙 #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #illustration

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

A Sun character for this year’s Bulgarian Folktale Challenge over on Instagram - this year’s theme is Celestial Bodies through the lens of folklore myths and beliefs 🌞 #kidlitart #childrensbookart #illustration

An illustration of a Sun as a character, stepping forward, right hand on hips and waving with the left. Sun rays radiate from its face and is dressed in traditional Bulgarian folk clothing. The background is dark and textured.

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard and #WorldBookDay! I’m an illustrator and author working across a variety of children’s book formats, and I’d love to work on more picture books and board books! 🌐 martinstanev.com 📚 Represented by InklingIllustration.com #kidlitart #childrensbook #illustration

A cover concept for a children’s board book titled ‘My First Book of Spring’. Featuring icons of different spring-related animals, plants and objects. The hand-rendered typography is light pink and the background colour is a light emerald green.

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Hello! I’m Martin, an illustrator & author based in the Lake District, UK. I love illustrating landscapes and animals being cosy 🐻 I’ve worked on a variety of children’s books with piblishers such as Magic Cat, Quarto and Little Tiger. You can find more of my work at martinstanev.com

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