Be kind to yourself
A page from the book re-designed for an Instagram post. Remember to be kind to yourself. Even if you want to change, the first step is to appreciate what you already have.
Elena is an artist and book designer currently living in Houston, Texas. She is author and illustrator of the award-winning book, Thank You, Me.
A page from the book re-designed for an Instagram post. Remember to be kind to yourself. Even if you want to change, the first step is to appreciate what you already have.
A page from the Little Book of BIG Thank You’s Gratitude Journal. Today I am thankful for the printing company that manufactured this journal. It turned out pretty nice! Also, thank you to Mr. Hedgehog for his time and helping out with this photo shoot. The journal is available on Amazon here
From watercolor paper to an actual book, the transformation feels incredibly rewarding.
Slowly but surely, the illustrations are getting closer to the next step: finishing touches, scanning, and editing in Photoshop.
I love books. I love to read, to look at pictures, to paint, to tell stories with words and images. I loved to listen to my mom read to me. By creating and publishing my own books, I hope to inspire children to do the same: to love to read, to love to tell stories […]
Thank You, Me is a children’s book created to inspire gratitude and self-care. Use it as a body scan meditation, read it for cheer and joy, or develop deeper conversations about body image and healthy self-esteem.