Wit Meets School Life

This September issue is all about “Back to School”, one of my favorite themes to illustrate.
The first day of school is really special—you never know what fun might be waiting for you.
It’s not just me; every kid heading back to school probably feels the same excitement.

But what if even those kids aren’t ordinary?
The more your imagination runs wild, the more fun there is in exploring the illustration!

✦ Inside the Book

Late summer marks the end of vacation, but early autumn signals the exciting start of a new school term.

I painted a scene bidding farewell to the lingering summer heat while carrying the anticipation of the fluttering new semester on the gentle autumn breeze.

With friends like these, what thrilling stories will this school term be filled with?

Back To School

I carried the colors of autumn onto a bright yellow school bus and arranged playful elements around it in soft,

complementary tones. Each detail holds a little story, inviting viewers to take their time and enjoy discovering them.

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✦ Author’s Note

"I wanted the first day to feel brave and bright, like your backpack is full of courage.
The bus became a small sun and the “classmates” snuck in from my sketchbook."

— Annie

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ANNIE WON'S ILLUSTRATION

Tiny tales, tender colors, timeless charm.