Hello!

I’m Joannie, a visual artist and illustrator based in Ontario, Canada. I love bringing whimsical worlds and charming characters to life—creating art that feels cozy and comforting, with a little sprinkle of magic.

After earning a BA in Graphic Design, I followed my love for storytelling into children’s book illustration and opened my online shop in 2019, where I sell illustrated goods that are thoughtfully designed and lovingly packed in my home studio.

My illustrations are rooted in nature, gentle storytelling, and the beauty of everyday moments. I’ve had the joy of collaborating with clients in publishing, education, and medical condition awareness, and I’m especially drawn to thoughtful, community-driven projects.

When I’m not drawing, I’m usually curled up with a fantasy book, knitting something cozy, or wandering off on my next little adventure with a sketchbook in hand.

Published Titles

Le Journal d'une Maman tout simplement ADA Éditions, 2019
Édouard le Valeureux ADA Éditions, 2020
Édouard et la maîtrise de soi ADA Éditions, 2020 Édouard et la persévérance ADA Éditions, 2020 Édouard et l'intégrité ADA Éditions, 2020 Édouard et la résilience ADA Éditions, 2020 Édouard à la conquête de ses idéaux ADA Éditions, 2020 Clementine in Quarantine Facile à lire, 2020 Beautiful Skin Collen Thomas 2020 Lottie and the Tea Party Mrs. Bakewell, 2021 Lottie and the Baby Mrs. Bakewell, 2022 Lottie and the Christmas Wreath Mrs. Bakewell, 2022 Char Bear Keeps Dancing Brave Bears Club, 2023-2024
Sprinkle of Love The Seed Scout, 2025 (Fourthcoming)

Logo with a smiling face reading a book, alongside the French text "facile à lire".
A colorful logo with a rainbow featuring six arches in orange, light yellow, mint green, teal, purple, and blue, with a lavender heart in the center and the text 'Brave Bears Club' below it, all enclosed in a purple circle.
The logo of AD&A Éditions, a black and white design with large bold letters 'AD&A' above the word 'Éditions' in smaller letters.
Close-up of a circular seed scourter badge with 'SEED SCOUT' written around the top and an 'S/S' symbol in the center.
Logo for Mrs. Bakewell's, the cream tea company, established in 2022, featuring a circular emblem with a crown and the letter B, and text indicating its location in Maryland, USA.

Contact

For book/publishing inquiries, please fill out this form.

For general inquiries, feel free to email me: hello@joanniestudio.ca

Follow along on Instagram

Happy March, lovelies 🍓🌷 I couldn’t resist joining this Draw This In Your Style challenge by @ania.mniam.art — it was simply too sweet not to!🐦‍⬛🍓 There’s something so fun about reimagining someone else’s piece throu
Mini Fairy Dragon sleeping on a mushroom 🍄 In our house, dragons are very serious business lately. But when my daughter whispered, “What if there were tiny dragons with fairy wings?” I knew we had just discovered a new species. I coul
I decided to update my thank you notes for my shop orders! I will include them in all future orders! 🌻 Is it obvious my favourite flowers are daisies? 👀 Funny thing it’s also my birth flower! 🌼 Anyone else born in April? 🐰
Early Shop Update! ⊹₊⟡⋆˙ I’ve added a few new pieces to the shop, and I wanted to share a small sneak peek with you here.
Some of these are extra special and are only available on my website — they won’t be making their way to Etsy
I revisited an old painting of mine today! - swipe to see the before and after! 🌱 While going through my prints this morning, I stumbled upon this lighthouse piece from 2021. I’ve always loved it, but it never quite felt finished — like
My February newsletter just went out 💌
This month you’ll find a little note from the studio, some behind-the-scenes, and a peek at what I’ve been working on lately. If you’d like to receive these monthly letters — along wit
I redrew an illustration I made back in 2022, and it made me a little emotional 💛 At the time, I remember being proud of it… but also unsure. I knew what I wanted my style to look like — my hand just wasn’t there yet.✏️ Looking
The little bluebirds are getting ready for Christmas! 🎄 Their tiny birdhouse is all lit up and cozy for the holidays! ✨ Are you decorating early this year or waiting a little longer? 👀🎁 ✨ Pssst… my Christmas cards & stickers are going
Illustration of a daisy flower with white petals, an orange cone-shaped center, and a green stem with leaves.
A cartoon squirrel dressed as a mail carrier holding large leaves and an envelope.