Illustration Portfolio

Hillary Dow

Recent works of art, Illustration Portfolio of Hillary Dow

Flock of Rock Felt Illustrations 2024

Leona's-Tuba-Hillary-Dow
Take Hillary Dows online felting lesson to learn how to felt a flute out of wool.

Felt Illustrations 2023

Mother Winter needle felted illustration by Hillary Dow
Detail of Mother Winter needle felted illustration by Hillary Dow

ABC Illustrations 2023

Apple - Needle Felted Illustration for Hillary Dow's ABC picture book
Butterfly - Needle Felted Illustration for Hillary Dow's ABC picture book
Nest - Needle Felted Illustration for Hillary Dow's ABC picture book
Dancer - Needle Felted Illustration for Hillary Dow's ABC picture book
Octopus - Needle Felted Illustration for Hillary Dow's ABC picture book
Turtle - Needle Felted Illustration for Hillary Dow's ABC picture book
Musician - Needle Felted Illustration for Hillary Dow's ABC picture book
Dancer - Needle Felted Illustration for Hillary Dow's ABC picture book

Sun Fairy Illustrations 2022

The Sun Fairy, original felted portrait
Original felted painting by Hillary Dow: Starless Sky, featuring three fairies. Ready to hang.
Lesson: Needle Felted Standing Child
Sun-Fairy-Leaving-a-Note picture book illustration by Hillary Dow 2022

Fairy Spells Illustrations 2021

Fiber art mermaid portrait
Two fairies meet in the woods
Fairies making a potion, illustration by Hillary Dow
Fairy sewing puppets, illustration by Hillary Dow
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Author/Illustrator Bio

Born and raised in the rural mountains of Maine, I still call the Pine Tree State my home. Inspired by the beauty and splendor of nature, each day I soak in the influences around me. In 2019 I launched an indie publishing company, Binding Tales. I channel the joy and adventure of life into unique works of art, illustrated with wool locally sourced from Maine fiber farms. My other professional career rests in marketing. I currently lead a small in-house agency for an auto group representing 14 brands, with dealerships across Maine. I used to say that I would illustrate children’s books when I retire, someday. I’ve grown wiser over the years and now make time to bring my stories and illustrations to life. A full-time career, family, plus growing my own business keep me busy — and I LOVE it!

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Hillary is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Maine Fiber Arts, and the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance.

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