Happylee Art

This prompt,really challenged me, but I wanted to try something new and explore other themes and genres as I build my portfolio.
This took me a lot of time because I really wanted to mimic a pencil-like effect, drawing strand by strand.
#bookcoverconcept #bookillustration #illustration

Joining @scbwi.bsky.social monthly prompt challenge has officially become part of my routine, and for January, the prompt is “dream.”

For this one, I really wanted to explore color and play with strong contrasts.

#SCBWIDrawthis #childrensbookart #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator

#artvsartist2025

My biggest hope is to work with a publishing house or an agent, and keep growing into the illustrator I’m becoming.

And even with all the messy parts, I can see the progress. That’s enough for now 💛
#childrensbookillustrator #illustrator #kidlitart #scbwiillustrator

Hello, this is one of my latest artworks for the Wintery Woods Challenge. I imagined a cozy bakery cottage by the snowy forest, where friends gather. I plan to turn this one day into a full story I can pitch.
#kidlitart #kidsbookillustration #childrensbookillustrator #kidlit

Happy #Kidlitartpostcard day! Please call me Happy. I’m an illustrator for picture books.
I’d love to be considered for agent representation, and I’m on the lookout for new picture book projects.
#kidlitart #kidsbookillustration #childrenbooks

Hi, I’m Happy 👋✨
Children’s book & cover illustrator, 10+ indie titles, KDP-ready. Hand-drawn only (no AI). Now opening slots for new picture books & YA covers. Sharing a new whimsical piece about fresh beginnings & happy surprises. 🌱✨

Hi, I’m Happy 👋✨
Children’s book & cover illustrator, 10+ indie titles, KDP-ready. Hand-drawn only (no AI). Now opening slots for new picture books & YA covers. Sharing a new whimsical piece about fresh beginnings & happy surprises. 🌱✨

In the Philippines, our “autumn” isn’t marked by orange leaves; it’s the green fields getting ready for rice planting. November rain is a quiet kind of magic, just enough to soften the soil for farmers, but not so much that it floods. This piece is my little tribute to that season. #kidlit

Folktale Week • Prompt 2: Echo

From Bagobo Tagabawa tradition (Mt. Apo/Davao): the S’iring, a forest spirit that mimics voice and leads wanderers off the trail.

#follktaleweek #illustration #illustrator

Minokawa (Bagobo, Mindanao)

For this piece, I combined cultural research, a limited night palette, contrasting with warm colors, to capture the tribes' vibrant colors. I’m developing a series of folklore illustrations suitable for picture-book and YA covers.
#folktaleweek #illustrator

Illustration of a baby bear wearing an apron and presenting a pie to mama bear in a cozy indoor scene, presenting a homemade pie. Warm light, autumn tones, and homely details suggest comfort during chilly weather

Bear + Pie = heart-melt. 🥧🐻 My cozy fall piece for SCBWI #Artober x #Peachtober celebrating imperfect bakes and perfect moments at home. #KidLitArt #Illustration

Illustration of a baby bear wearing an apron and presenting a pie to mama bear in a cozy indoor scene, presenting a homemade pie. Warm light, autumn tones, and homely details suggest comfort during chilly weather

Bear + Pie = heart-melt. 🥧🐻 My cozy fall piece for SCBWI #Artober x #Peachtober celebrating imperfect bakes and perfect moments at home. #KidLitArt #Illustration

Thank you Katie

I’m still shaping her visual story, but this reminded me how important it is to hold on to our languages before they fade away.

One day, I hope Naya’s story will grow into a children’s book, I’m now practicing visual storytelling, and slowly working toward writing too.
#illustration #kidlit

Naya's Happiness Illustration #childrensbook #kidlitart #illustration #procreate

An illustration of a young girl off for a journey to celebrate buwan ng wika and her indigenous tribe

And illustration of a character sheet of a girl

Sharing a little peek of my character Naya. One day I’d love to pitch this project and become a story book. #kidlit #childrensbook #heritage #illustration

Just want to share a new character sheet Pip Oliver the Baker, a character I designed for the SCBWI mismatched prompt. I'm
Trying to enhance and update my portfolio as a children's book illustrator, hopefully author too, and I want to start by making character sheets.

Forget

#childhoodweek Day 1
Maybe it's time we let ourselves get a little lost again. May we never forget to find joy along the way. ✨

#childrensbookillustrator #childrensart #picturebook

Hello Spring! 🌸 Just finished this artwork — I've been slowly working on it since early April! With my master's thesis and side projects keeping me busy, l've been carving out a few minutes a day for personal art because I really missed it.

#illustrator #childrensbookillustrator #kidlit #procreate

I had so much fun creating this, and I hope you love it as much as I do!

For this piece, I took inspiration from My Neighbor Totoro and the character Mei Mei, bringing in those whimsical, nostalgic vibes.
#childrensbookillustrator #GouachePainting #StudioGhibliInspired

I’m excited and a little nervous to join the Bologna book fair for the first time! I can’t wait to meet fellow creatives, and get inspired in all the magic of storytelling.
#Illustration #ChildrensBookIllustrator #BolognaBookFair #illustrator #kidlitillustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwiillustrators

Experimenting with these materials has been so therapeutic, and I can’t wait to share more of this creative journey with you. Here’s to exploring, creating, and finding beauty in the process.
#illustrator #childrensbookillustrator #moleskine #moleskinesketchbook #winsorandnewton #arteza

For this #ArtVsArtist2024, I’ve included pieces from as far back as 2020 to now, and wow—seeing how my art has evolved fills me with gratitude. Here’s to embracing the creative process and all the possibilities 2025 will bring!
 #childrensbookillustrator #illustrator #kidlitartist #digitalart

Sharing this artwork I started last November, originally I planned this to be autumn theme artwork, but I got busy with studies so I finished it off with a winter theme instead. I hope you like it!

Stay warm and cozy friends!

#kidlit #childrensbooks #illustrator

Before the magical season ends and as we enter the Christmas season, I want to share this magical view and I hope you like it!

#procreate #witch #magical #magicart #procreateart #kidlit #childrensbookillustration #illustrator #childrensbookart

Filipino children playing karang on a summer afternoon, surrounded by bamboos. Illustration by Darlee Urbiztondo, also known as Happylee

ello Summer! 🌞 I found this artwork I made last year, and it brought back some great memories. One of my favorites from childhood is playing Karang. #kidlit #illustration #procreate #procreateart #kidlitart #illustrator #summer #childhoodweek #scbwi #scbwiillustrators

This is my Snow Moth Princess for itslopez's challenge. I've wanted to make this since it was posted, but I got busy. Things are calmer now, so here it is! I hope you like it. ✨🦋
#artchallenges #dtiyschallenge #characterdesign #digitalart #procreate #conceptart #illustration #digitalillustration

I'm thrilled to share my work on "Nose Nancy Nose Picker" with Joe, and a big thanks to everyone who supported and ordered the book!

Grab your copy from the link:
shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?qlhPVy...

#kidlit #picturebook #childrensbook #illustrator #childrensbookillustration #whimsical

Fan art illustration of Penelope Featherington ( Nicola Coughlan ) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) From the Netflix show Bridgerton, inspired by Julia Quinn's Romancing Mr Bridgerton. Illustration by Darlee Urbiztondo, also known as Happylee, an illustrator.

I was in tears when they played "Yellow" as Penelope walked down the aisle. 🌼💛

I really hope we get to see more of them in Eloise’s story. Can’t wait for the next season! 🌟 #Bridgerton #FanArt #ColinAndPenelope #illustration #illustrator #procreate #fanart #bookillustrator

Fan art illustration of Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) A Netflix series adapted from Julia Quinn's Romancing Mr. Bridgerton. Illustration by Darlee Urbiztondo, also known as Happylee

Isn’t Colin just the dreamiest? 😍💖
Watching him support Penelope and seeing his proud and loving looks were some of the best moments. 💫
I hope we get to see more of Colin and Penelope in the next season! 🌟
#illustration #fanart #digitalart #bridgerton #colin #polin