Author: annalenaillustrations
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When Vegetables Become Data
Project Rode Kool An illustrated map created for ‘Project Rode Kool – Rode kool als gids door Goudse grond‘, a citizen science and community art project by Johanna Weggelaar (Stichting Pollen) and Kristof Vrancken (KU Leuven). Twenty-three residents of Gouda grew red cabbage plants at different locations across the city; the variations in colour and…
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Japanese Food History
Self-initiated illustrated facts about the history of food in Japan, covering the stories behind the dishes you already love. A flour bag that crossed borders twice, the monk who accidentally started Japan’s udon obsession, how disaster shaped okonomiyaki, and the one very determined man with a garden shed who invented instant ramen. Research, writing, and…
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Food
Editorial and commercial food illustration for clients including Maisonette, pastry chef Molly J Wilkinson, and independent publishers. Combining hand-painted texture, paper collage, and digital finishing, these pieces range from recipe illustration to product and editorial work. Project details Clients: Maisonette, Molly J Wilkinson, Self-initiated · Scope: Editorial illustration + commercial · Available for: food editorial,…
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Honest History #19
Editorial illustrations for Honest History, an award-winning Australian children’s history magazine known for critical, visually rich storytelling. Issues 19 and 20 covered topics including wartime Japan and the independence movement, combining spot illustrations, character work, and full-spread editorial compositions. Project details Client: Honest History Magazine · Issues: 19 & 20 · Scope: Editorial illustration Available…
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The Big Book of Birthdays
How do children celebrate birthdays in Ghana, Japan, Mexico, or Norway? The Big Book of Birthdays takes young readers on a joyful journey around the world — uncovering the songs, foods, games, and traditions that make each culture’s celebrations unique. A globally minded nonfiction picture book celebrating what we share and what makes us different.…
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Blackbeard
A self-initiated illustrated history of Edward Teach, the pirate known as Blackbeard, combining character illustration, text integration, and visual storytelling across a two-page spread format. Research-led work exploring the legend alongside the documented history, developed as a pitch for a children’s nonfiction series. Project details Scope: Self-initiated · Format: Book pitch / editorial spread Looking…
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Ancient History
Self-initiated illustrated facts about the Roman Empire and ancient Egypt, covering the history your teachers glossed over. Forgotten princesses, artificial hills hiding in plain sight, the truth about Roman soldiers and salt, and the surprising gender behind Roman love spells. Research, writing, and illustration by Anna Lena Feunekes, originally created for The Illustrated Kitchen newsletter.…
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Middle grade
Self-initiated Book covers and interior line artwork By Anna Lena Feunekes Have a project in mind?
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People
Self-initiated character work rendered in hand-painted collage — building expressive, warmly textured figures for children’s book contexts. Characters shown include Julia Child across multiple emotional poses, Anne of Green Gables, and figures developed for a storybook illustration commission. Project details Scope: Self-initiated + client · Medium: Hand-painted collage, paper texture, digital finishing · Application: Children’s…
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Anna Lena Illustrations 