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Sanae Ishida

A crafty little atelier in a grey city

Illustration Portfolio

Here is a sampling of various illustrations I’ve created including children’s book illustrations, client work, and surface designs. For additional portfolio materials and/or questions, please contact sanae@sanaeishida.com.

CHILDREN’S BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS

From my books Little Kunoichi, The Ninja Girl; Chibi Samurai Wants a Pet; Ba-Chan, The Ninja Grandma; The Little Sumo series: Sumo Counting, Sumo Opposites, Sumo Colors, Sumo Shapes.

CLIENT WORK

Making Magazine commissioned a calendar:

 

KT Literary 2023 Holiday Card:

Seattle Japanese Garden Walking Map:

 

 

Creativebug Printables:

 

SURFACE DESIGN

Beeswax Sustainable Wraps:

Gift wrap paper:

Holiday and Miscellaneous Surface Designs:

 

 

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