I'm a Toronto-based illustrator, inspired by book ornamentation, folk art and iconography. My work is a playful take on classic themes - in particular anything dealing with magic and nature. I love to integrate symbols, symmetry and texture. I work in watercolour,  pencil crayon, paper collage and digitally in Procreate.

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Experienced with children's books, editorial and brand work - projects that touch on myth, nature or magic are among my favourites. 

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If you’re interested in working with me, I would love to hear from you! You can reach me at jillianthalman@gmail.com - or connect with me through Facebook or Instagram. ​

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Press​

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Here are the 2025 Washington State Book Award finalists
(Seattle Times)
 

Children's author sets out to connect kids, families to ancestors and heritage through food
(Good Morning America)​