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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 11/08/2026

for those who only know me online, this is who you’re talking to

My Moomin character is the Groke, defined as: You are quiet and observant, which might be misinterpreted by others. You don't intend it that way, but you can come across as reserved, even though you are just searching for warmth and connection.
Your sensitive nature gives you a unique perspective, but beware of building walls around yourself.

Illustration of The Groke by Tove Jansson

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 18/07/2026

barnaby is a little yellow dog who loves inflatables and is scared of swimming without them

a colored sketchbook drawing of a yellow dog character riding an inflatable duck pool toy

sketchbook pencil drawing of a dog character riding an inflatable duck pool toy

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 14/07/2026

It’s summer! Happy to share the Capybara Pool Day puzzle I illustrated for Mudpuppy 🏖️ I had such a blast working on it and another blast putting the puzzle together itself 🌝

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 26/11/2025

me anytime I automatically go to 1D for comfort and humor

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 22/10/2025

Little sketchbook painting, gnome dog on a stump log

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 14/10/2025

hi #portfolioday I'm Valerie Nelson! I'm a Graphic Designer and Illustrator making kid-friendly graphics for books, packaging, and products. I'm currently on the lookout for more work in children's books, play products, or paper goods! 💌valerienelsonart@gmail.com 🌷valerie-nelson.com

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 04/10/2025

#nestober day 3 is #flame 🔥 little mock cards of fireplaces with different mantles doodled in

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 03/10/2025

day 2 of #nestober with the word #tea Little ghost pup taking a tea break after a long day of ghosting

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 13/09/2025

snailpup diaries #1: I am snootiful (snail beautiful)

small gouache painting of a dog with a snail shell on their back, looking into a mirror and blushing. The thought bubble text above them reads “I am snootiful (snail beautiful)”

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 01/09/2025

remembering my sweet furbaby, phillip ❤️❤️ love and miss him forever

illustration of a guinea pig running and frolicking throughout colorful trees, bushes, and flowers

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 08/08/2025

happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Hi I’m Valerie, I like to make heartfelt cozy and silly characters. I’m a graphic designer turned illustrator previously working with a lot of kids brands but now aiming to illustrate picture books ✨☁️ snailerie.co #kidlit #illustration #seekingrepresentation

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 04/08/2025

short story about taking that scary leap 🌑✨☁️

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 21/07/2025

what I’ve been trying to tell myself 🥲🪄

hand lettering reads “it’s not a breakdown, it’s a breakthrough” with sparkles around the text. Below the text is drawing of a hamster sitting while wearing a sparkly wizard hat and cape, holding a magic wand.

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 20/07/2025

little one admiring a tall sunflower 🌻 #drawing #sketch

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 15/07/2025

Trying to get better (and have more fun) with painting

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 08/07/2025

Hi #portfolioday 💐 I'm Valerie! I have nearly a decade of experience as a print & branding designer (mostly for kid's craft brands), but I'd really love more opportunities in storybook and character illustration! 💌valerienelsonart@gmail.com linktr.ee/snailerie

illustration of a small mouse holding a feather quill and drawing a picture of a round bird. Two larger birds are watching him draw. The mouse says "You guys are my inspiration!"

an illustration of a bunch of animals hanging out at the beach during the summertime. This piece was the cover for Motif magazine's summer guide in 2024, and features Rhode Island based animals and easter eggs.

illustration of an old washed up dog named Spochie, who used to be a hot-shot tv star as a puppy but now he sits at home surrounded by awards and old Spochie paraphernalia, while chewing on a twizzler.

illustration of a short story spread which reads "Atop an abandoned astronomy tower lived a tiny astronomer. Bert the beetle was very infatuated with outer space. Every night he would longingly look out into the sky, smile, and blush. 'You're so beautiful' Bert muttered. 'Oh I know,' a nebulous voice responded."

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 03/07/2025

Hi #kidlitartpostcard ! I’m Valerie 🌷 I’m a graphic-designer-turned-illustrator with an affinity for drawing colorful critters and silly words 🌝 #illustration #lookingforrepresentation

Kid lit art postcard for Valerie Nelson. email is valerienelsonart@gmail.com and websites are snailerie.co and valerie-nelson.com. Illustration shows a rabbit, cat, and dog character walking over the top of a hill. The rabbit says “We made it!”, the cat says “We’ve reached the peak!”, and the dog says “It’s all downhill from here!”. Silly dog thinks that phrase means something positive.

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 29/06/2025

Watercoloring my love (Phillip the guinea pig)

sketchbook page of watercolor painting, containing some guinea pig watercolor sketches

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 04/06/2025

summertime critter cards 🌴

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 07/05/2025

some doodles all hanging out with eachother

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 05/05/2025

just want to draw lil squishy fellas all the time

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 19/04/2025

Hi Hank! 💐 I'm Valerie, i'm an artist and designer (with experience in paper goods and some textile design) who likes to draw letters and funny little fellas, if that interests you!

A sticker sheet titled "Motivational Mates" containing a number of small and colorful animal characters saying things like "Way 2 Go", "Heck Yea!", "A+", Wow!", "Talent!", "Keep Goin", "Proud of You", "Rootin 4 You", "UR Doin Great", and "Nice"

A colorful dog character with a speech bubble that reads "I've never Marker Felt this way" but "Marker Felt" is displayed in the font Marker Felt

A cute little ghost character stands in front of a crowd of dark ghoul-like figures with haunting red eyes, with text above that reads "I just think you're the Ghoul-est"

A sticker sheet titled "Picnic Party" containing a number of small and colorful animal characters in party hats like a ladybug, caterpillar, grasshopper, alligator, and butterfly. There's also an ant eating a sandwich on a picnic blanket

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 11/04/2025

Up in the Air 🪐🌕🌑🦡 A little piece about navigating taking care of a sick fur baby #nationalpetday #guineapig

Collage artwork containing a real photo of a guinea pig pet named phillip, he is wrapped in a pink blanket that also forms into a round circle/ planet, which is surrounded by other round shapes resembling planets, the bottom text says “Up in the Air” in cursive handwriting, and there are hand drawn stars around the piece

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 31/03/2025

made these pieces last year from old pics of my family pets 💛 #illustration #collage

digital art collage with a photograph of a real cat mixed in with an illustrated witchy style outfit. The cat character is riding on an illustrated broomstick that flies above a solid green background

digital art collage with photograph of a miniature silver poodle cut out and mixed in with an illustrated circus performer style outfit. The poodle character is drawn to be on its hind legs and balancing on a ball, performing like a poodle in the circus

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 15/03/2025

recent #doodle that pretty much signifies my inner thoughts #illustration

A drawing by Valerie of a little black and white dog on a pink background, with a speech bubble coming from its head containing the text “please!”

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valerie 🌷🐌 @snailerie.co · 10/03/2025

Hi! It's that time where my various design contract work has ended and I'm on the lookout for work! I'm a designer, illustrator, and art director mostly working in fields designated to creativity, play, children's media, and storytelling. I'd love to collab / work with you! #illustration #design