Kidlit illustrations

I enjoy creating playful and fun children’s illustrations. Above all, I am passionate about storytelling through my artwork, making my illustrations a perfect fit for children’s books.
Charming characters, kindness, friendship, and adventure - these are at the heart of my artwork.

©Marina Yüzbasioglu 2024

Whimsical elf sitting on a snowy tree branch surrounded by pinecones and a small bird wearing a hat.
Illustration of a cheerful elf with a red hat and curly hair, holding a scroll. The text "Eli the Elf" is at the top, with a bird wearing a blue hat beside the elf. The bottom text reads "by Marina Yüzbasioğlu."
Colorful illustration of a smiling elf in red clothing holding a jar of glowing snowflakes in a snowy forest, surrounded by trees and a small bird looking up.
Cartoon elf juggling candy canes
Illustration of a cheerful elf cutting a yellow sheet with paper stars on the ground. The elf wears a red hat, red outfit, and green striped leggings.
Illustration of a cheerful elf in a blue sweater with a reindeer design, red pants, and green boots, jumping joyfully.
Illustration of an elf in red outfit and hat gazing at a floating blue snowflake, 2024.
Illustration of a cartoon wolf in pajamas, surrounded by postal stamp-like frames showing different expressions. Additional doodles include a plant, a chair, a cup, a book, and a postcard.
Series of black and white illustrated comic panels featuring anthropomorphic animals engaging in various activities such as reading, traveling, exploring, and playing. The sequence is organized into groups of two-panel narratives, depicting different
Illustration of cartoon characters Woolly Wolf, Bella Bear, and Milo Mouse. Woolly Wolf is wearing a yellow raincoat, Bella Bear is in teal overalls and hat, and Milo Mouse has a brown shirt and checkered pants. Color palette swatches are shown above
Illustration of a whimsical wolf dancing in a dream-like room with swirling waves, stars, and a crescent moon. The scene includes a cozy armchair with an open book, a teacup, and a crib.
Illustration of a stylized wolf in pajamas walking confidently inside a cozy room with a fireplace, bookshelf, and green armchair.
Illustration of a cartoon wolf wearing a patterned shirt and pants, blowing a trumpet, surrounded by stars, framed like a stamp.
Illustration of an anthropomorphic dog running with a camera, dressed in patterned clothes. In the background, another character appears to be falling with a parachute.
Illustration of a wolf reading a book titled 'Wolves in Culture,' lounging in a chair, surrounded by a vintage postage stamp border.
Cartoon wolf wearing pajamas dancing above a trampoline
Whimsical cartoon crocodile in orange beret and suspenders admiring pastries in a bakery window, surrounded by floating hearts.
Illustration of two cartoon mushrooms with smiling faces looking at glowing flying insects around a large pink flower in a forest setting. by Marina Yüzbasioglu
Whimsical watercolor of dancing flowers with pink petals and smiling faces in a meadow, surrounded by fireflies and two colorful insects on the ground.
Whimsical illustration of a flower person sitting on a wooden bridge over a creek in a forest setting, with colorful flowers and trees.
Whimsical anthropomorphic vegetables in a sunny meadow with shelves of seedlings and wooden ladders, featuring smiling vegetable characters interacting with the environment.
Whimsical treehouse illustration with a spiral staircase and red mushroom decorations, surrounded by a forest and starry sky. by Marina Yüzbasioglu
Three cartoon mice with blue antlers wearing pink dresses in a snowy forest with pine trees and candy canes.
Whimsical illustration of mice family celebrating Christmas in a cozy room with a fireplace, baking, decorating, and resting. Decor includes a Christmas tree and glowing lights.
Whimsical watercolor illustration of two mice wearing clothes in a garden filled with flowers and large leaves, looking up at glowing fireflies. by Marina Yüzbasioglu