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Tamara Campeau

  • Home
  • Picturebook
    • We Love you as Much as the Fox Loves his Tail
    • Grandfather Bowhead tell me a Story
    • Hello Dark
    • Tanna Lemming
    • Kits, Cubs, and Calves
    • In The Sky at Nighttime
    • Oh No! Reindeer Flu
  • Educational Book
    • Mon Guide Nature
    • The Girl who swam with the Monsters
    • The Girl Who Danced with Giants
  • Editorial
    • Cricket
    • Chickadee
    • Chirp
  • Sketches
  • Behind the Scenes
  • About
  • Contact

 

When your meditating and your pup vibes with your vibe #myrotweilerpuppy #dailysketching #doodle #sketchbook #perfectionisbad
#character #kidlit #teen #sketching
Sketch prompt “mirror” 🥰🐶 .
#myrottie #mypuppy🐶 #dailysketch #sketchbook #sketchaday #artpractice #wipart #drawingdaily #artprocess #artoftheday #creativeprocess #illustrator #illustratorsoninstagram #illustrationart #illustrationartis
Rip my boy #jetaime♥️
Non-art post.

A few days ago, I went through one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do: making the decision to say goodbye to my dog.

Pinut was with me for 15 years. He was such a big part of my life—my “third leg.” The
🌿✨ Throwback to one of my older pieces.

This illustration was created during my bachelor’s in Illustration at Sheridan College, Toronto, Canada,  I believe around 2016, for a narrative class where I chose Thumbelina.

I was drawn to the story
🌟 Sharing a recent creative exercise inspired by feedback I received at the Bologna Book Fair!

During my time at the fair, I had the opportunity to meet with an agency for a portfolio review. One piece of feedback that really stuck with me —
Finishing up my illustrations for the #scbwiSummer25 portfolio show case 🫣🤓😃! #WIP #WorkInProgress #IllustrationWIP #SketchInProgress #DrawingInProgress #BehindTheScenes #IllustrationArt #IllustratorsOnInstagram #ChildrensIllustration #PictureBook
Happy Father’s Day, Dad. Mr. Talks.
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It hit me more tenderly than I expected today — that you’re really gone. And not just gone, but forever.
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I still struggle to revisit our old conversations. To open our Messenger thread and fee
Throwback Thursday! Still one of my faves ☺️🍂•	#childrensillustration
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#illustrationnow
#illustrationgram
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#editorialartist
#creativedirector
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Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Tamara Campeau and I illustrate picture books for children.
Went to check out a renaissance fair the other day ! #dailysketching #doodle #kidlitartist #kidlitillustration #horse #storytime
😎🤓🎨! #scbwisummer25 #freelanceillustrator #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator #kidlitillustrators #storytime #artdirectors #designers #literaryagents
Beautiful small moments 🦆🐣#dailysketching #doodle #sketching #ducklings #momduck @jardinbotanique #nature #natureisbeauitful #inspiration
Our vibe lately #freelanceillustrator #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #freelancelife #lovemypets #myorangecat #mypetpoodle #itsthelittlethingsthatmatter #softstories #dailysketching #doodle #mysketchbook #routine
✨ Yesterday, I experienced a moment that might seem small to others, but it felt huge to me.

I have a bird feeder pole in my yard, and as I went to check it in the afternoon, two little birds came right up to me—a sparrow and a chickadee. The
Slow mornings 🥹🥰🐩🐿️ #mylife #myfamily #mypets #rescuesquirrel #freelanceillustrator #freelancer #kidlitartist #smallthingsthatmatters❤️
Today I want to share a truth — as a woman, and as a creative.

There are days when the blank page feels like a playground, an invitation to explore and play. And there are days like today — when it feels more like an obstacle. A weight.