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Welcome to my little corner of the internet.

This newsletter is where I plan to share anything that interests me or things that I think might interest you. Anything from:

  • Working life as a mum of two

  • Picture Book Illustration

  • Self-Publishing Tips and Tricks

  • Travel (when I get the chance)

  • My current obsessions or hobbies

… and more!

But… Who Are You?

Good question… my name is Kelsey Marshalsey and I am an illustrator and designer from Ontario, Canada.

I have been working in the illustration field for a decade now and have been a graphic designer for 15 years now. In the last 4 years I shifted my focus to picture book illustration after the birth of my son. Since then I have worked on over 30 books and am an expert in self-publishing and print on demand.

When I am not illustrating I am a busy mum of two littles, Ewan and Isla. I also enjoy travelling with my kiddos - we often travel to Scotland where my husband was born and raised to visit our amazing friends and family. I also enjoy reading (I am a sucker for historic romance fiction), play video games (give me a cozy game and I am content) or knitting/crocheting random things.

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Children’s book illustrator and author. Mummy of two littles.