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Illustrations for primary and middle school books.
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I design Eye-Catching Cover Art for Books, Albums, and More.
Cover design for the book ‘Illuminations’ by the amazing children’s book author T. Kingfisher. I drew inspiration from medieval book illuminations for the framing, contrasting the stylised frame with the realistic depiction of the crow in the centre.
Cover art for an imagined book.
The cover art initially draws the viewer’s eye to the prominent yellow compass and the book’s title. As one continues to observe, subtle details begin to reveal themselves: birds soaring, a ship gradually appearing through a shroud of fog, captivating the viewer’s attention.
This is the title page for an unpublished book following the story of a child on a mission to find out what cancer is after her father is diagnosed.
The words “cancer” and “tumour” are often used in hushed voices and stand for an almost mystical wrongness in the body. This book is for children and families affected by cancer, offering an explanation of the disease, addressing stigma, and, hopefully, reducing some of the fear surrounding it.
About
My name is Merle Grimm. I am an illustrator passionate about bringing stories to life through art and creating magical worlds that inspire and entertain. My creations, whether digital or rendered in watercolour, ink, or charcoal, are designed to spark imagination and wonder in young hearts.
When I’m not sketching or painting, you’ll find me immersed in a good book. I believe that art has a magical ability to bring tales to life, fuelling my love for stories.
As a third-culture kid, I spent over a decade of my childhood in Asia, primarily in Hong Kong, with several years in Beijing. My upbringing was enriched by both Western fairy tales such as the Brothers Grimm and Chinese stories like the “Cowherd and Weaver Girl (牛郎织女)”. I’ve always had a book or a pencil in hand, writing and illustrating stories from a young age.
My pursuit of architectural studies lacked the enchantment of storytelling, leading me to follow my true passion and become an illustrator.
I currently reside near Hamburg, Germany, with my husband.
I love creating custom artwork. If you would like to commission a project or inquire about licensing, please contact me.
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