Secret Sketchbook

About the Substack

Sharing the mess and magic as well as the bumps and bruises of working as a childrenโ€™s book illustrator.

About Nanette Regan

โœ๏ธPicture book illustrator
โšก๏ธStarted this career late but Iโ€™m catching up
โœจRepresented by Bright Agency
๐Ÿ“™Sharing sketchbooks and work in progress
๐Ÿค“Sometimes sharing history of the pencil
๐Ÿ‘‹Always happy to say hello

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