Tammie Lyon
@tammielyon
Award winning author and illustrator of books for children. Part time gym rat and nutrition junkie. Proudly represented by MB Artisits. www.tammielyon@gmail.com
I love to illustrate animals! Such a great opportunity for expression, especially their environment that they live in. Frogs happen to be some of my favorites. Thursdays are a great day to share some of my favorite images for kid lit postcard day! #Frogs #KidLit #Illustrator #Watercolor #kidsbooks
Happy National Booklovers day! I hope everyone finds the joy of reading a great book. ❤️#reading #kidlit #books #nationalbookloversday #illustration
Almost missed another kidlit postcard day! My name is Tammie and I love to work on anything with texture, movement, and fun. Let’s make some fun books together! #kidlitpostcard #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #authorillustrator #construction
Another look at an image from Worth the Work, Andrew Camarata, Brave publishing. Learning about the building of this cabin on this beautiful property was so interesting. I love the message that hard work pays off. #kidlit #cabin #positivity #building #lessonsforlife
Everybody has a part to play.Never forget that you matter.#kidlit #schoolplay #participatenow #artist #love
So excited to have illustrated this award-winning picture book, thrilled that it has resonated so well with others!
Looking forward to a fun holiday weekend celebrating americas 250. This image is from Katie an Pedro mysteries-The Mystery of the Missing Treasure Map. Illustrated by me and written by Fran Manushkin
When your heart feels a little less heavy and you want to sing with your bestie, the world is a beautiful place. Better than expected news on my beagle and I am relieved. Images are from My Pup, illustrated by me! #beagles #kidlit #childrensbookillustration #illustrator #watercolor
All great scientists started somewhere. Cheers to the Artemis crew! Images from Ready,Set,Mars; Greenleaf publishers
Friday vibes! So greatful to spend everyday of my life doing what I love to do. Hopefully it puts a smile on someone’s face. This image is from Fly Fly Again, Greenleaf publishers #kidlitillustrators #childrensbooks #creativity #art #books
Happy kidlit postcard day! Check out my portfolio at www.tammielyon@gmail.com
Sketching today exploring another character. I think I am in my mystery era. #characterdesign #kidlit #sketching #spooky #chapterbooksforkids
Happy Valentine’s Day! What a great time to remember everyone who puts a smile on your face #love #kidlit #bubbles #watercolor #valentine@
Working on developing some new characters based on size difference. I know what it’s like to be short but always dream of being bigger. #character #kidlit #kidlitartist #bears #squirrels
Have a Magical Merry Christmas everyone! #christmas #winter #bears #kidlit #childrensbooks
Working today on some character development………thinking, thinking, thinking #creativity #characters #sketching #loose #artsy
Have you visited your local planetarium? There are so many amazing things to see. This image is from the newest title in the Katie and JoJo on the Go series. sparkling Space at the Planetarium. #planetarium #planets #space #adventure #kids #kidlitart #earlychapterbooks #readingisfun #womenwhodraw
Saturday’s are for play. Grab a friend a have some fun.#kidsplay #robots #creativity #womenwhodraw #kidlitart #thefuture #kidlit #artist #lovemyjob #steam
Yep this is me! Bangs, bootcut jeans and chucks. Happy Friday! #artist #self #portrait #kidlitart #watercolor #60s #illustrator #womenwhodraw #womenartists #lovemyjob
Letting my brain wander today while listening to the legendary Betty Davis. She was a musical icon in the soul, funk, RandB scene. This was made with sketching and then fingerprinting. So fun to experiment. #bettydavisfunk #paint #sketching #creativehappylife #illustrator #experimental #lovemyjob
Be creative and free! This is my spirit animal, not a stretch when your last name is Lyon. This lion has a mane full of creative ideas just like the ones always swirling through my head. Happy Monday, go fill the world with your light! #becreative #light #lion #artistherapy #childrensbooks
Wonder what the crunch was in the woods at night? Check out Katie and Pedro Mysteries, mystery of the Supermoon to find out. Illustrated by me, written by @fmanushkin #spooky #woods #night #soundsinthewoods #emergentreaders #chapterbooks #bookseries #kidlit #lovemyjob
Dream big, fly high.Thanks to all the teachers who inspire dreams everyday! This image is from my new book, School Makes You Super, written by Haley Hernandez. #dreams #school #goals #kidlit #artist #whatcanibe #gifts #classrooms #teachers #inspiration #childrensbooks #pictureboks #lovemyjob
It’s #kidlitpostcard day once again! I love to illustrate people and animals. This is my dog Amos living a life that can only be imagined in art. If you are in search of an illustrator, please reach out to my amazing agent Mela Bolinao at MBartists.I would love to work with you. #kidlit
Today’s doodle was focused on a rattlesnake. I love when your pet can also be an accessory.#lillasstyleplay2025 #highfashion #ink #doodle #rattlesnake #watercolor #vintageclothes #illustrator #kidlit @makeartthatsells @nullsie @lydia.w.graves @illustrate_this_life @antlerwildlingart @tamisha.anthony
NEW SERIES ALERT! Happy to share the new Code Breaker Crew Series. Mysteries were my favorite as a kid and I loved working on these. #mystery #chapterbooksforkids #codes #teamwork #middlegradebooks #intrigue #illustrator #kidlit #blackandwhiteart #coverreveal #series #lovemyjob
I had a lot of fun reimagining a queen of pentacles tarot card. My take has a decisive sweet feel to it. She is tied to nature and abundance. Waking up my creative brain one doodle at a time. #tarot #queenofpentacles #drawingchallenge #womenwhodraw #pencilartwork #watercolor #kidlitillustrator
Sharing one of my favorite illustrations today from Pedro and the Dragon #scbwiDrawThis #reptiles #kidlit #pedro #chinesenewyear #watercolor #illustrator #dragons #chapterbooksforkids #lovemyjob