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Hi Peeps, I’m Dotti.

I’m a cartoonist and illustrator specialising in humorous children’s storytelling and character-driven comedy. I illustrate funny books for children and young adults, because reading is too important to take seriously! 

I used to be an animator but now I’m on a mission to create books that kids will love reading…again and again, by filling them with comedy, warmth and lovable characters. I am open to commissions from both indie and trad publishers and authors who either write character-driven narratives or who need something comical to help to communicate a more serious message.

BOOKS

FEATURED - Nate's Noisy Nose! 

Winner of three awards already...YEY!

This is one of my favourite reviews so far:

“Reading Nate’s Noisy Nose is like blowing into a whoopee cushion—it’s hilarious, surprising, and you’ll want to do it again and again! If you like books that make you laugh out loud, this one’s a total winner.”

Children's book illustration by Dotti Colvin of a young boy and his dog singing in the shower. The boy is using the showerhead like a microphone and the dog is playing air guitar and howling. There are of bubbles and steam.
a watercolour cartoon illustration by Dotti Colvin of a funny red terrier dog burping loudly
A watercolour illustration of a boys bedroom with two beds, shot from above. The scene is dark and lit with the light from he moon from the window. One of the boys is peacefully asleep while the other one is clearly disturbed by a loud noise and has a pillow on his head.

DO YOU HAVE A BOOK IN YOUR HEAD? 

Get in touch and start your publishing journey! 

Not sure where to start – check out my Book services pages or Blogs

BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS

WHAT OTHERS SAY...

"I’ve worked with lots of artists over the past 35 years. Dotti is exceptional! (Dotti is outrageously talented, customer focused, creative, communicative and a ton of fun. Her great sense of humor shows in her cartoons and interactions.) Dotti’s a keeper if you want concepts turned into masterpieces!"
A graphic image of a white cat in a yoga pose drawn in black ink by illustrator Dotti Colvin. The cat is wearing a blue necklace with the peace sign on it and standing on a blue yoga mat.
Trish M. 
Creative Director | Saphire Moon
“Suzanne Andrews’ witty, irrepressible verse, perfectly matched by Dotti Colvin’s zany illustrations, will make you giggle out loud …they might even inspire you to plan your own escape! Utterly original and absolutely irresistible!”
A photograph of the author Sarah Brennan smiling at the camera
Sarah Brennan
Author of the best-selling Chinese Calendar Tales, Storm Whale and Dummies for Mummies
"Selecting Dotti Colvin to illustrate my first book ( and second and third!) was undoubtedly one of the wisest decisions I have ever made. She is a gifted artist who cares. Her ability to interpret and execute my vision was remarkable. This takes a special sensitivity and awareness which exceeded my expectations."
An illustration of Nita from Nita's Adventure series illustrated by Dotti Colvin. Nita has lots of red hair and is sitting in a boat writing replies to her advice column. She is wearing a yellow spotted dress and the boat is pink.
Suzanne Andrews
Author of Nita's Adventure series
"It's absolutely fabulous - thank you! I laughed out loud in some places!!! You really capture the essence of it, and how funny it can be in the right hands!"
Frances Mackay.
Independent Publisher
“When we started I had no idea what any of the characters looked like and now they seem like real people! I know all about them and what they would do in a particular situation.  Thanks for that!”
Carey Waite
Author Lance and The Boiled Egg

WORK WITH ME!

A cartoon watercolour illustration by Dotti Colvin of a small boy wearing a strange mental contraption on his face that is shaped like an elephants trunk. His little red dog is sitting nearby and watching him in surprise.
  • Character designs
  • Book illustrations
  • Layout and design
  • Cover design
  • Cartoons for editorial
  • Cartoons for web
  • Full book service including everything that takes your book from manuscript to a fully illustrated print ready PDF, ready to launch into the world!

Get the party started –  BOOK a FREE 15 minute, no obligation chat, where we talk books, expectations and prices. 

an animated gif by Dotti Colvin of a ink drawing of a book dancing, on a pink background. The book is very happy and has eyes and is smiling.

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