The Bookish Artist

Illustrator and character designer from Italy

I'm an illustrator and crafter trained at the Comics International academia in Rome, now I live in Abruzzo one of the greenest region in Italy :)

I’m an illustrator, a lifelong doodler, and someone who loves creating art that tells quiet, whimsical stories. My work often features monsters, animals, and nature, nestled into richly imagined worlds. Whether it’s a book-loving monster, a tiny cryptid hiding in the woods, the elegant simplicity of a ginkgo leaf, or even a dancing pickle, my art is a little invitation into a world of curiosity and joy.

I make bookish art!

Karen Hallion is a Massachusetts-based illustrator known for her whimsical pop culture art, celebrating imagination and empowering women.

Freelancer, cat lover.

you can find all of my work at www.thetatteredtraveler.com 😘

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