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Backpack 2025
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A moment of playful frustration — capturing the quirks in pet companionship.
Discover
Quiet wonder: A girl and woodland friends sharing the magic of stories.
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Dynamic perspective and anatomy
in a relatable everyday struggle.
Pure delight in small discoveries — the joy of curiosity.

Capturing the magic in pursuing our passions, the subtle connections between humans and animals, and the quirks that shape our character and the stories they inspire.

Book Cover Explorations
Hand-crafted samples blending illustration with lettering — eager to refine and collaborate on published covers.

Sample Cover, Rudyard Kipling (How The Camel Got His Hump) - with Hand Lettering.

Hand-lettered sample cover for Rudyard Kipling’s “How the Camel Got His Hump” — classic tale meets expressive ink style.

Sample Cover, Trash-Can Kitchen.

“Trash-Can Kitchen”: A whimsical, chaotic culinary adventure with playful characters.

Smoochy Pooch Collection
Charming character scenes from my greetings card and branding exploration — featuring recurring tortoise and snail friends.

Always Near

“Always Near”: Warm, heartfelt designs for cards and products, under my Smoochy Pooch brand (expanding in 2026 with more characters and stories).

Mother_&_Children

Custom family portrait card: Stylised yet personal, translating real moments into warm, colourful memories — with thoughtful use of light and beach tones.

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A charming reminder that true creativity flows from passion.

The journey of self-discovery, as my tortoise character offers a pencil, symbolizing the tools we need are often within reach.

Sharing the tools to pursue your craft.

Character Study, "The Adventures of Gizmo, Zorg and The Zebra Squad!"

Character concepts for “The Adventures of Gizmo, Zorg, and The Zebra Squad” — fun, quirky designs for potential stories.

End of lockdown.

Post-lockdown rejoice: Seagulls celebrate the return of full bins — a humorous take on everyday life resuming.

Selection from 16 illustrations supplied for interactive workbook, "I Can't Go To School". Jessica Kingsley Publishers (2022).

Selection from 16 spot illustrations for “I Can’t Go To School” workbook (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020) — empathetic black-and-ink support for young readers.

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Selection from 16 illustrations supplied for interactive workbook, "I Can't Go To School". Jessica Kingsley Publishers (2022).

From a set of 16 illustrations for the workbook I Can’t Go To School, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020.

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Selection from illustrations supplied for CBT Workbook (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). 130+ delivered in total.

Highlights from over 130 ink illustrations for a CBT workbook for young people (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2018) — proven experience in educational publishing.

Crop Test
Crop Test

Hyena and lion skateboarding with bold motion and personality — showcasing fun, dynamic character interaction.

Let’s Talk

Whether you’re an art director, designer, or publisher seeking custom illustrations for your next project, I’d love to discuss how we can bring your vision to life.

Email: hello@adamafreeman.co.uk

Phone: +44 7411 982454

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Let's Collaborate

Whether you're an art director, designer, or publisher seeking custom illustrations for your next project, I'd love to discuss how we can bring your vision to life.

Email: hello@adamafreeman.co.uk

Phone: +44 7411 982454

Available for new commissions.