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Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author

@clairelordon.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Claire, a published author-illustrator of books for kids.

I am currently available to illustrate picture books, early readers, graphic novels, and board books!📚

💻 website: www.clairelordon.com
✏️Agency: @mccarthylit.com

Illustration with bright colors and painterly textures. In the back left there is a girl peeping out from behind a bush. She has black pigtails. Next to her is a purple path that leads downwards and towards the bottom right. On the path is a golden tan dog with a pink basket in its mouth. In the basket is an envelope with a heart and cupcakes with hearts and red liners. In the bottom right is a boy with brown hair and eyes in a red shirt. He is smiling as he moves his left hand up to his face in surprise. He has pink cheeks with freckles. To the sides is green grass. There is also a green bush to the right of the path and a tree trunk in the top right corner.

At the very top in a bold fun orange font it says
Claire Lordon
Author and illustrator
www.clairelordon.com
Represented by Sean McCarthy

February 5, 2026 at 5:05 PM

Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author

@clairelordon.com

Ugh! Just spent an hour trying to figure out why I couldn’t draw. Apparently the new Wacom driver won’t work with my older Cintiq. I had to delete it and reinstall an older driver. Now I’m worried about updating my computer….

Pop up screen that says

Your Wacom device is no longer supported
One or more of your Wacom devices are no longer supported by this driver.
For optimal performance, we recommend switching to a newer Wacom product. Contact Wacom Support to learn more. Thank you for your continued support.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:33 PM

Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author

@clairelordon.com

Hi #portfolioday!
I'm Claire, an illustrator and author. I love creating stories and books that have humor and heart. I'm interested in working on picture books, board books, early readers, & graphic novels. Let's work on something fun together!

I'm represented by my amazing agent @mccarthylit.com

Collage of multiple brightly art illustrated pieces. Top left has image of crow in raincoat with rainbow behind. Right is a rug with a group of students reading on the rug. Below is a malamute in a dog house. Bottom left is a group setting of animals playing around at a campground site. Bottom right is a vignette of a blue penguin wearing an orange shirt wearing a propeller hat

January 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM

Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author

@clairelordon.com

Hi #kidlitartpostcard Day!👋
I'm Claire Lordon, an illustrator, designer, and author and I'm available for PB, GN, board books, and early readers. 🤩

website: clairelordon.com
agent:
@mccarthylit.com

Dream projects: Dogs, ocean, penguins, space, camping

#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard

cartoon of a malamute with big pink cheeks, red bandana, teal dog house with orange roof, in a yard with green grass and a cream fence. bushes behind and a blue sky with clouds.
Type above illustration says "Claire Lordon, illustrator, designer, and author. Represented by Sean McCarthy www.clairelordon.com"

July 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM

Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author

@clairelordon.com

My work is featured in the childrensillustrators.com newsletter!! I only joined last week! 🥳

June 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM

Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author

@clairelordon.com

I just learned that my website was not connecting new subscribers to my newsletter for the past THREE YEARS!! It's in the process of syncing now. I'm so sorry!

alaskan malamute cartoon dog sitting with red collar with envelope in mouth

June 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM

Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author

@clairelordon.com

Update! Hugo's biopsy results came back and he does not have cancer!! Unfortunately, he's still sick, but we know what's going on. He will be on medication for about a year and should live a normal lifespan. BEST NEWS EVER!

Alaskan malamute photo smiling wearing a red party hat. sitting next to yellow poster board that says "Not Cancer!" with balloons around it. Garden background.

June 29, 2025 at 4:18 AM

Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author

@clairelordon.com

Update! Hugo's biopsy results came back and he does not have cancer!! Unfortunately, he's still sick, but we know what's going on. He will be on medication for about a year and should live a normal lifespan. BEST NEWS EVER!

June 29, 2025 at 4:17 AM

Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author

@clairelordon.com

I still need names for all the dog characters. If you have suggestions please share them below. I'm also thinking of adding more dog characters in the future. And please hug your furry friends ❤️

Hugo has a biopsy tomorrow so we will know how to best approach things.

Same image as the first minus the background and now the text is teal instead of white.

June 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM

Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author

@clairelordon.com

This project is inspired of my love for all things cute, and was specifically inspired by sumikko gurashi and Bluey. I'm imagining it as a series of short stories celebrating love, friendship, and dogs.

Cartoon style has black outlines all in one weight. a yard with green grass and a cream fence. bushes behind and a blue sky with clouds. Black poodle/doodle mix with big pink cheeks and green bow tie.

Cartoon style has black outlines all in one weight. a yard with green grass and a cream fence. bushes behind and a blue sky with clouds. Tan Shiba Inu with purple bow on one ear. big pink ears.

June 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM

Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author

@clairelordon.com

Last week I received news that Hugo most likely has cancer and doesn't have much time left to live. He's only six years old and my best friend.

I started this project but haven't posted it yet because I wanted to have more to be ready to post, but finished is better than it sitting on my computer.

Cartoon style has black outlines all in one weight. a yard with green grass and a cream fence. bushes behind and a blue sky with clouds. Dog is a tan malamute with big pink cheeks and big eyes and a red bandana.

Cartoon style has black outlines all in one weight. a yard with green grass and a cream fence. bushes behind and a blue sky with clouds. Tricolour corgi with big pink cheeks and a teal flower behind one ear.

Cartoon style has black outlines all in one weight. a yard with green grass and a cream fence. bushes behind and a blue sky with clouds. Medium dark brown dachshund with big pink cheeks and a tiny cowboy hat.

Cartoon style has black outlines all in one weight. a yard with green grass and a cream fence. bushes behind and a blue sky with clouds. Tan labrador with blue baseball cap. big pink cheeks.

June 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM

Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author

@clairelordon.com

If you are familiar with my work you may remember the comics I have created of my dog Hugo . I have been working on this new project and while it's not fully complete I wanted to post it now.

Circle filled in with cartoon of a malamute with big pink cheeks, red bandana, teal dog house with orange roof, in a yard with green grass and a cream fence. bushes behind and a blue sky with clouds. Type above doghouse says Hugo and friends. Cartoon style has black outlines all in one weight.

June 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM

Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author

@clairelordon.com

I'm excited to announce a redesign of my website www.clairelordon.com!

I realized that my old website was very minimal and lacking in personality. The rebranding took more time than I anticipated, but I'm very pleased with the outcome. It now feels more like an extension of myself and my artwork⭐ 🧡