Scrumptious Summer Treats for YOU!

April 28, 2026

This week’s featured book is Five Little Ducks illustrated by Jill Howarth and published by our friends at Pan Macmillan.

Enjoy a little indulgence with us! It's no secret that our JNA artists create some of the most scrumptious, delectable art out there. Today feels like the perfect day for a sweet treat. We present to you a stunning menu of cool, tasty treats that will have you dreaming of sunny days with your toes in the sand.

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The Stories We Tell...

April 21, 2026

This week’s featured book is The Shapes of Spring board book illustrated by Jill Howarth and published by our friends at Running Press Kids.

There's so much to discover in a good book... Especially when the illustrations are full of charming characters, lush scenery, engaging narratives, and intriguing color palettes. Our artists create art that activates imagination, surprises, delights, and draws the attention of audiences of all ages. Don't just take our word for it—take a peek at the brilliant work below and imagine the stories they might tell.

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The Spectacular Work of Sumit Gill

April 14, 2026

Sumit Gill describes her work as “a playful exploration of nature’s beauty on canvas." Working primarily with gouache and watercolor, she enjoys crafting vibrant compositions, playing with lively textures through line and pattern. Sumit has a deep appreciation for the environment which shines through in her work, expertly capturing the beauty of flora with meticulous attention to detail. Are you ready to be delighted by Sumit's spectacular art? Let's go!

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Way to Go! You Did It! Congrats!

April 7, 2026

This week’s featured book is You Can!: Words of Wisdom from the Little Engine That Could illustrated by Jill Howarth and published by our friends at Grosset & Dunlap.

There's so much to celebrate! From love and babies to graduation, a new home, and all of the unique accomplishments we manage to achieve, our artists know how to celebrate everything beautiful in this world. Give yourself a pat on the back for the dreams you've achieved, both big and small, and take a look at these triumphant illustrations from our amazing artists.

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A Joyous Jamboree to Welcome Jeanine Murch!

March 31, 2026

We're genuinely delighted to share with you the gorgeous art of Jeanine Murch! Her art is a unique integration of hand-drawn typography and illustration, executed with bright color and fun stylization. Jeanine loves creating whimsical art and hand lettering for books, greeting cards, magazines, home decor, and stationery products. When she’s not making art, she’s usually on duty as mom-taxi, planning her next travel adventure, or has her nose in a good book. Nature, music, travel, and spending time with family all inspire her work. Let's give a warm welcome to the newest addition of our JNA family!

Jeanine Murch

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Café JNA: Join Us for a Cuppa!

March 24, 2026

This week’s featured book is Enchanted Foraging: Wildcrafting for Herbal Remedies, Rituals, and a Magical Life illustrated by Heather Powers and published by our friends at Running Press.

Unlike the saying, "You can't be everyone's cup of tea," here at JNA we've got illustration for every project you can dream of! Today we're sitting down to share art inspired by the afternoon coffee (or tea) break. Beautiful tableware, tasty treats, and colorful characters—grab your own mug of something cozy and join us at Café JNA.

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Seas the Day with JNA!

March 17, 2026

This week’s featured book is Welcome to Florida: A Little Engine That Could Road Trip illustrated by Jill Howarth and published by our friends at Grosset & Dunlap.

Enjoying time in and around water is one of life's greatest pleasures! Sandy beaches, shells and pebbles with beautiful patterns, calming breezes, delicious local foods, boat rides, and the simple calm of the sea outside your window. Join our oh-so-talented JNA artists for a little day(dream) trip to the seaside:

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Presenting: The One and Only Olivia Gibbs!

March 10, 2026

This week’s featured book is The Better Day Book: 52 Ways to Have Happier Days by our very own outstanding artist, Olivia Gibbs!

Olivia Gibbs creates joyful art with heart! Through digital media and paint, her art depicts people, fantastic florals, and inviting and cozy scenes with lots of details, perfect for puzzles or books! There's so much to love about Olivia's work—treat yourself to a look and see just what we mean.

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Walking in a Woodland Wonderland

March 3, 2026

This week’s featured book is Birds in a Book illustrated by Rachel Grant and published by our friends at Abrams Noterie.

Come take a woodland walk with us! When a deep breath is in order, the forest is the perfect place to go. Surrounded by trees and cute little critters going about their day, a walk in the woods is as grounding as can be. Let's all pretend for a moment that we're about to take a step onto the forest path and stroll through this amazing artwork of a similar theme.

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We're Over the Moon to Welcome Maria Over

February 24, 2026

Let us introduce you to the magical art of Maria Over! We're absolutely smitten with the beauty and wonder of her creative world. Maria is an artist and illustrator with Dutch and Greek roots, currently based in Munich, Germany. Working primarily in watercolor, she is drawn to recurring motifs of lush florals, birds, and figures. Her work spans a wide range of applications, including licensing, jigsaw puzzles, home décor, stationery, publishing, and more. We're thrilled to have her join our JNA family and I'm sure you'll agree!

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Get Pepped for a Pet Party!

February 17, 2026

This week’s featured book is Drinking with My Dog: The Canine Lover's Cocktail Book illustrated by Rae Ritchie and published by our friends at Running Press.

It's a Pet Party! Artists have long kept company with and found inspiration in their furry friends. It's raining cats and dogs here at JNA! Check out this round-up of art featuring our favorite pets—just purrrr-fect for your next project.

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Put a Little Spring in Your Step!

February 10, 2026

This week’s featured book is How to Be Happy: 52 Ways to Fill Your Days with Loving Kindness illustrated by Olivia Gibbs and published by our friends at Better Day Books.

Spring has sprung here at JNA! We've got florals, butterflies, birds, and bunnies on our minds. You don't have to wait until next month to experience the season of hope and new growth—take a scroll through the stunning art below to put a little spring in your step today!

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Love is in the Air!

February 3, 2026

This week’s featured book is Love from the Little Engine that Could illustrated by Jill Howarth and published by our friends at Grosset & Dunlap.

Here at JNA, we love LOVE and our artist have LOTS to go around! From cute, cuddly, elegant, and lovely to gorgeous, sweet, and spicy, we've got it all. Snuggle up and enjoy this art meant to celebrate that warm, fuzzy feeling 🩷

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Allyson Wilson's Amazing Book Art!

January 27, 2026

This week’s featured book is Luna Muna illustrated by Allyson Wilson and published by our friends at TMA Press.

Allyson Wilson creates colorful and happy artwork for greeting cards and children's books. Her characters and motifs offer a sense of sweetness and connection to the world of joy and childlike wonder. Take a moment to look through the charming illustrations below and you'll understand exactly what we mean.

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Gorgeous Gardens Galore!

January 20, 2026

This week's featured book is The Well-Watered Woman illustrated by Heather Powers and published by our friends at Tyndale.

Our amazing artists have green thumbs when it comes to growing gorgeous garden-themed illustrations of all kinds! Greenery, florals, pollinators, and acts of tender care for the natural world abound in the incredible work below. Join us for a stroll through the garden!

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Winter Escape: Let's Go to the Tropics!

January 13, 2026

This week's featured book is What If My Nana Was a Banana? by Lauren Lowen and published by our friends at Empowermint Press.

January is around the time we start craving sunshine, warmth, and color in our snow-covered part of the Northern Hemisphere. The days are long and dark. Everything is brown and white. Winter can be quite lovely, but after a while we just need a little burst of something brighter. If you can relate, not to worry. Our incredible JNA artists are here to help:

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Natalie Briscoe's Beautiful Bountiful Art!

January 6, 2026

This week's featured book is A Thank You Letter to My Teacher: A Sweet Appreciation Gift for Teachers illustrated by Natalie Briscoe and published by our friends at Sourcebooks.

Natalie Briscoe is an artist sure to inspire joy! Her work is beautiful, charming, adorable, and oh-so-versatile. Natalie's biggest inspirations are nature, local flora and fauna, and her own childhood memories and nostalgia. She especially enjoys capturing sweet moments between charming characters. From fanciful florals and festive greetings to lovely lettering, cute characters, and book illustration that will make you swoon—Natalie offers an array of amazing art you don't want to miss!

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Art Inspired by Art!

December 30, 2025

This week's featured book is The Almanac Journey by Rachel Grant and published by our friends at Mitchell Beazley.

Art inspired by art! Arts, crafts, and making of all kinds become creative inspiration for new illustrations in a beautiful cyclical process. Our artists capture the imagery of creativity in today's round-up: crayons, paint, cross-stitch, writing, flower pressing and arranging, ceramics, glitter, glue, music, and more! If you're like us, you'll be itching to pick up those knitting needles (or watercolor set, guitar, sewing machine, etc) after scrolling through these creativity-inspired pieces:

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland

December 23, 2025

This week's featured book is Wilder and the Very, Very, Very Short Day illustrated by Rae Ritchie and published by our friends at Generation Wild.

Winter may be cold and dark, but also magical at times! Our artists skillfully capture the tranquil, jolly, and refreshing aspects of the underrated season. After a scroll through the beautiful art below you'll be more than inspired to bundle up and step out for a snowy stroll yourself (and don't forget a handful of seed for the birds!).

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'Twas the week before Christmas...

December 16, 2025

This week's featured book is The Colors of Christmas by Jill Howarth and published by our friends at Running Press Kids.

Christmas colors, Christmas lights, vibrant Christmas characters, and snowy Christmas nights... Our artists know exactly how to celebrate the season with all of it's splendid decor, storytelling, sweets, and more! 'Twas the week before Christmas with brushes and heart, our artists present to you the MOST beautiful and festive art:

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