Marina Saumell — Children's Book Illustrator

A girl in a red coat and her poodle crossing a log bridge over a stream in an autumn forest, with the text 'Where illustrations open doors to new worlds'.

A Look Inside the Studio

Explore My Portfolio

Illustration of grandparents gardening on their porch while a young girl brings them a basket of fruit, an example of character illustration work.
Characters
Whimsical illustration of a dapper cricket character in a feathered hat on a staircase beside a dropped high-heeled shoe, an example of book composition work.
Composition
Illustration of a mother dancing in a sunlit kitchen with her two daughters, a narrative storybook scene.
Narrative Scenes
Painted illustration of a snowy European village with a stone bridge and a red postbox.
Environments
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Published Books

Illustrated in over 50 published books.

Cover of 'Walk in the Woods' by Laura Rosman, illustrated by Marina Saumell.
Cover of 'Ruffled Feathers: Hay Bales and Farm Tales, Book 1' by Susan Pierson, illustrated by Marina Saumell.
Cover of 'A Globe Within a Globe', illustrated by Marina Saumell.
Cover of 'Playtime with Izzy' by Dave Yaeger, illustrated by Marina Saumell.
Cover of 'Oh To Be' by Allison Montgomery, illustrated by Marina Saumell.
Cover of 'Ozzy Penguin Gets Frustrated' by S. A. Schneider, illustrated by Marina Saumell.
Cover of 'Becoming Brave: A Tale of Two Bunnies' by Roxy Humphrey, illustrated by Marina Saumell.
Cover of 'Molly's Missing Moo' by Roxy Humphrey, illustrated by Marina Saumell.
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A wide illustration of farm animals gathered around a campfire at Windy Willow Farm, including a horse, pig, sheep, goose, chickens, and cats.

Every story begins with a moment worth remembering

Portrait photo of illustrator Marina Saumell, smiling.

Hello, I’m

About Me

I’m a children’s book illustrator who believes every page should feel like a small, warm world you could step into. My work blends rich texture, gentle characters, and evocative light to bring stories to life for readers big and small.

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Behind the Pages

My Creative Process

From sketch to final artwork.

Graphite pencil draft stage of a zebra illustration. Draft
Black and white tonal study stage of a zebra illustration. B&W
Full color finished painting of a zebra illustration at sunset. Color
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A New Collection

Storyprints

Art prints to cherish forever.

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A wooden shelf displaying five framed illustration art prints, including otters, a sleeping cat, a sloth, squirrels, and a goat.

Let’s create something wonderful together.

Whether you are a publisher, author or an art director, I’d love to hear about your next story.

info@marimell.com