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Valerie Parizeault
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Valerie Parizeault
Narrative art
Editorial art
In the sketchbook
Books
About
Working with authors
Contact
English
Contact me
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Narrative art
Editorial art
In the sketchbook
Books
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A childlike drawing of a seagull with a white body, black wing tips, and a yellow beak flying over a stylized ocean. There is an orange and white polka-dotted ball beneath the seagull, and two cartoonish crabs on the water's surface with expressive e View fullsize
A comic strip featuring a cat observing space through a telescope, a sketch of alien creatures and space exploration scenes, including planets and satellites, with the artist's name Valerie Parizeault at the bottom. View fullsize
Two children playing in the rain with umbrellas and ducks, one girl holding a pink polka-dot umbrella, the other with a green umbrella, both wearing rain boots, with rain clouds overhead. View fullsize
Children and adults enjoying a day at the beach with sandcastles, swimming, kayaking, picnicking, flying kites, and relaxing under umbrellas, with seagulls and a snowman. View fullsize
Two older women and two young girls with dark curly hair and glasses, dressed in blue and yellow striped shirts, enjoying a picnic. The women are laughing and eating, while the girls have backpacks and are smiling. A table holds apples, strawberries, View fullsize
A black and white illustration of a young girl with donkey-like features, a girl with curly hair and a striped dress, and a sheep, gathered around a large apple on the ground. The girl with donkey ears appears surprised, holding a bottle, while the o View fullsize
Illustration of six cats with heart-shaped eyes and varied fur patterns. One on the ground, one on a purple spiral staircase, and four on rocks and near a shopping cart filled with books. The scene has a soft, watercolor style. View fullsize
A snowy winter scene depicting a cluster of buildings and houses with lit windows, in the background, a small house with festive lights and a chimney emitting smoke, and a woman with glasses holding a cat in a small wooden house decorated with holida View fullsize
A cartoon illustration of a mouse dressed as a scientist, working with laboratory equipment including test tubes and a microscope. View fullsize
An illustrated scene of a cute, cartoon tiger cub looking up in surprise at a blue bird hanging upside down from a tree branch, with a small paper with a red heart on it attached to the bird's beak. View fullsize
A young girl with curly black hair, wearing a blue shirt and pink skirt, is playing with a large, orange and black tiger plush toy. View fullsize
A classroom scene with anthropomorphic animals. A teacher bird with glasses points to a chalkboard displaying the date, weather, and a question about what burns wood. A sad pig in a green sweater stands near the board, holding chalk. Students include View fullsize
Black and white illustration of four children standing in front of a gravestone with Roman numerals, a crow on top, and another crow standing on the ground nearby, with a second crow on the ground near the gravestone. View fullsize
Three children dressed in autumn clothing, standing outdoors among trees and fallen leaves, with two small mushrooms nearby. View fullsize
A young child with brown hair wearing a blue shirt and a headband with antennae holding a grumpy orange tiger plush toy. View fullsize
A colorful winter scene with children and animals playing in the snow, sledding, ice skating, building snowmen, and decorating. There are snow-covered trees, a snowman, and a festive atmosphere. View fullsize
Children with backpacks observing birds in a park with a large tree, a heron, and a city skyline in the background. View fullsize
A woman and a little girl sitting on a couch, hugging, in a colorful and cozy room with various decorations, plants, and a rainbow wall art. View fullsize
A cartoon illustration of a little boy and an older man taking a selfie together. The boy is making a peace sign and sticking out his tongue, while the man has glasses and gray hair and is smiling. The background is soft yellow with a watercolor text View fullsize
Picture book illustration View fullsize
A young boy with glasses, dark curly hair, wearing a white shirt and plaid shorts, gardening in a lush vegetable garden with sunflowers, leafy greens, and tomato plants. Text on the right describes Hugo returning to his garden to work after rain. View fullsize
Cartoon of animals climbing and swimming at a pool with motivational text. A squirrel is climbing a ladder with the words 'Come on, Jack!', a wolf is climbing a ladder with the words 'Come on!', a squirrel is sitting on a diving board with the words View fullsize
Children gathered around a campfire in a forest at night, with one child playing a guitar and others sitting or lying on the grass, enjoying the campfire and outdoor scenery. View fullsize
A whimsical illustration of animals dressed as performers under a circus tent, with a giraffe, a lion, a panda, a zebra, a monkey, a fox, and a toucan, some playing instruments and others dancing or performing. View fullsize
A young girl peeks out from behind a tree in a dark mystical forest illuminated by glowing teal crystals and a glowing lantern hanging from a black ornate stand. View fullsize
An animated illustration of a tense scene where a bear with outstretched arms holds a raccoon while a rabbit sits on the raccoon's head. The background is light with some clouds and grass at the bottom. View fullsize
Illustration of a girl lying on her stomach in the snow, planting a small pine tree. She is dressed warmly with a purple knit hat with an orange pom-pom, orange socks, and a pink and white patterned sweater, smiling as she holds a tiny pine seedling. View fullsize
A young child with a breathing mask lying in bed, holding a small orange furry toy or stuffed animal. View fullsize
A girl with cat ears headband, gray shirt with cat face, and red cape, joyfully playing with a small striped tiger stuffed animal while dancing next to a turntable playing music. A rainbow-colored arc with the words 'NOW GO CAT GO!' stretches across View fullsize
Drawing of a boys' soccer game at a sports field, with two children in the foreground and two children behind a goalpost. The background features trees and a scoreboard showing a tie game. View fullsize
A childlike drawing of a seagull with a white body, black wing tips, and a yellow beak flying over a stylized ocean. There is an orange and white polka-dotted ball beneath the seagull, and two cartoonish crabs on the water's surface with expressive e
A comic strip featuring a cat observing space through a telescope, a sketch of alien creatures and space exploration scenes, including planets and satellites, with the artist's name Valerie Parizeault at the bottom.
Two children playing in the rain with umbrellas and ducks, one girl holding a pink polka-dot umbrella, the other with a green umbrella, both wearing rain boots, with rain clouds overhead.
Children and adults enjoying a day at the beach with sandcastles, swimming, kayaking, picnicking, flying kites, and relaxing under umbrellas, with seagulls and a snowman.
Two older women and two young girls with dark curly hair and glasses, dressed in blue and yellow striped shirts, enjoying a picnic. The women are laughing and eating, while the girls have backpacks and are smiling. A table holds apples, strawberries,
A black and white illustration of a young girl with donkey-like features, a girl with curly hair and a striped dress, and a sheep, gathered around a large apple on the ground. The girl with donkey ears appears surprised, holding a bottle, while the o
Illustration of six cats with heart-shaped eyes and varied fur patterns. One on the ground, one on a purple spiral staircase, and four on rocks and near a shopping cart filled with books. The scene has a soft, watercolor style.
A snowy winter scene depicting a cluster of buildings and houses with lit windows, in the background, a small house with festive lights and a chimney emitting smoke, and a woman with glasses holding a cat in a small wooden house decorated with holida
A cartoon illustration of a mouse dressed as a scientist, working with laboratory equipment including test tubes and a microscope.
An illustrated scene of a cute, cartoon tiger cub looking up in surprise at a blue bird hanging upside down from a tree branch, with a small paper with a red heart on it attached to the bird's beak.
A young girl with curly black hair, wearing a blue shirt and pink skirt, is playing with a large, orange and black tiger plush toy.
A classroom scene with anthropomorphic animals. A teacher bird with glasses points to a chalkboard displaying the date, weather, and a question about what burns wood. A sad pig in a green sweater stands near the board, holding chalk. Students include
Black and white illustration of four children standing in front of a gravestone with Roman numerals, a crow on top, and another crow standing on the ground nearby, with a second crow on the ground near the gravestone.
Three children dressed in autumn clothing, standing outdoors among trees and fallen leaves, with two small mushrooms nearby.
A young child with brown hair wearing a blue shirt and a headband with antennae holding a grumpy orange tiger plush toy.
A colorful winter scene with children and animals playing in the snow, sledding, ice skating, building snowmen, and decorating. There are snow-covered trees, a snowman, and a festive atmosphere.
Children with backpacks observing birds in a park with a large tree, a heron, and a city skyline in the background.
A woman and a little girl sitting on a couch, hugging, in a colorful and cozy room with various decorations, plants, and a rainbow wall art.
A cartoon illustration of a little boy and an older man taking a selfie together. The boy is making a peace sign and sticking out his tongue, while the man has glasses and gray hair and is smiling. The background is soft yellow with a watercolor text
Picture book illustration
A young boy with glasses, dark curly hair, wearing a white shirt and plaid shorts, gardening in a lush vegetable garden with sunflowers, leafy greens, and tomato plants. Text on the right describes Hugo returning to his garden to work after rain.
Cartoon of animals climbing and swimming at a pool with motivational text. A squirrel is climbing a ladder with the words 'Come on, Jack!', a wolf is climbing a ladder with the words 'Come on!', a squirrel is sitting on a diving board with the words
Children gathered around a campfire in a forest at night, with one child playing a guitar and others sitting or lying on the grass, enjoying the campfire and outdoor scenery.
A whimsical illustration of animals dressed as performers under a circus tent, with a giraffe, a lion, a panda, a zebra, a monkey, a fox, and a toucan, some playing instruments and others dancing or performing.
A young girl peeks out from behind a tree in a dark mystical forest illuminated by glowing teal crystals and a glowing lantern hanging from a black ornate stand.
An animated illustration of a tense scene where a bear with outstretched arms holds a raccoon while a rabbit sits on the raccoon's head. The background is light with some clouds and grass at the bottom.
Illustration of a girl lying on her stomach in the snow, planting a small pine tree. She is dressed warmly with a purple knit hat with an orange pom-pom, orange socks, and a pink and white patterned sweater, smiling as she holds a tiny pine seedling.
A young child with a breathing mask lying in bed, holding a small orange furry toy or stuffed animal.
A girl with cat ears headband, gray shirt with cat face, and red cape, joyfully playing with a small striped tiger stuffed animal while dancing next to a turntable playing music. A rainbow-colored arc with the words 'NOW GO CAT GO!' stretches across
Drawing of a boys' soccer game at a sports field, with two children in the foreground and two children behind a goalpost. The background features trees and a scoreboard showing a tie game.
Happy new year guys! Here is my #artvsartist2025 and my monthly #kidlitartpostcard ! 2025 has brought challenges, great projects/clients and the conviction that I am on the right path. I am currently accepting new clients (book and editorial) for
Swamped with work, but still managing to send out my weekly newsletter for illustrators and Late-Blooming artist (thank you scheduling function!). Link is in my bio. #kidlitsocial #kidlitart #childrensbook #freelancelife #freelanceartist #freelancet
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 🥰 I'm Valerie, a Canadian children's book illustrator and author. I still have space in my schedule for 2026-2027 projects (picture book, editorial, middle grade and products). My full portfolio can be found in my bio
I sent 50 cold emails to strangers before I got my first illustration client. Zero results. 💀 Then I sent ONE casual message to an acquaintance I'd worked with before. Four projects later, here we are. The big difference? TRUST. They already knew
I made every portfolio mistake in the book. 😅 For years, my portfolio had 60+ pieces. Every style I'd ever tried. Work from my early days that didn't represent me anymore. Projects I wasn't even proud of. I thought more = better. That showing my r

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