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Tessa Cheung
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Draws canine capers and other things. Dog mum to Leela the greyhound.
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#illo_advent Day 14 - Sweets for my sweet (not a real candy cane of course, they're no good for dogs)!

#day14 #illo_advent2025 #illustration #candycane #coat #pyjamas #greyhound #dog #greyhounds #greyhoundchristmas #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of a blue greyhound in a green house coat/pyjamas. The coat has a red and white striped candy cane pattern across it. The dog is holding a red and white striped candy cane in its mouth to match. It's not a real candy cane of course, just a doggy-friendly alternative or a squeaky dog toy - your choice!
December 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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#illo_advent Day 13 - Festive nom noms, just out of reach.

#day13 #illo_advent2025 #illustration #adventcalendar #wreath #christmaswreath #dogtreats #greyhound #dog #greyhounds #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of a Christmas wreath, made up of pine branches twisted into a ring and adorned with blue and white glittery baubles and a red satin ribbon. There are also bone-shaped and small dog treats attached to it, which are looked at longingly by a brindle greyhound which has poked its head up and is licking its lips in anticipation.
December 13, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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#illo_advent Day 12 - Sparkle, babies!

#day12 #illo_advent2025 #colour_collective #CCOldGold #illustration #adventcalendar #tinsel #sparkle #greyhound #dog #greyhounds #ChristmasisComing
A side-on illustration of two greyhound dogs sitting back to back with each other. There is a long string of sparkly gold tinsel wrapped around both, snaking around each of their bodies and ending up trailing across the floor.
December 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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#illo_advent Day 11 - Brother from another mother (or sister from another mister!).

#day11 #illo_advent2025 #illustration #adventcalendar #reindeer #antlers #greyhound #dog #greyhounds #greyhoundchristmas #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of a reindeer looking at surprise at a white and red greyhound wearing festive antlers. Both of them are standing in the snow, against a blue-grey sky where a fine mist of snow is falling.
December 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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#illo_advent #day10 - Shake it, Santa and Friends! Or, you know, just lie there...

This roaching #greyhound joins my Illo Advent drawing that started with just a dancing #Santa back in 2017.

#illo_advent2025 #illustration #adventcalendar #dance #dog #greyhounds #christmas #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of a dancing Christmas line-up, consisting from left to right of a red greyhound lying on its back with its legs in the air (also known as roaching), funky pygmy raccoon waving its arms and lifting a leg in a dance pose, a snowman costume inhabited by three festive shih-tzu dogs, a jolly Santa with a sleeping black cat dressed in an elf hat on his head, a bopping Rudolf with glowing red nose, a cockatoo throwing shapes and a Pembroke Welsh corgi up on its hind legs. The greyhound, raccoon, snowman, cockatoo and corgi are all wearing matching red and white striped scarves. An illustration of a red greyhound lying on its back with its legs in the air (also known as roaching). It is wearing a red and white striped scarf.
December 10, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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#illo_advent Day 9 - A time for reflection.

#day9 #illo_advent2025 #illustration #adventcalendar #bauble #christmasbauble #treeornament #reflection #greyhound #dog #greyhoundchristmas #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of a metallic red Christmas bauble, hanging by a glittery gold thread. Reflected in the shiny surface is the comically distorted face of a single-coloured greyhound (fawn in this case, but you can't tell because of the red hue), the curvature of the bauble causing its nose to look absolutely huge.
December 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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#illo_advent Day 8 - Just hanging around looking pretty.

#day8 #illo_advent2025 #illustration #adventcalendar #christmastree #treeornament #dog #greyhounds #greyhoundchristmas #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of part of a Christmas tree, showing a close up of a cartoony brindle greyhound tree decoration. It is wearing a little Santa hat and is in a running pose, with all four limbs extended out. It is hanging from the tree by a white ribbon.
December 8, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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#illo_advent Day 7 - "Is it for me??" - Christmas gifts undergoing a robust grustoms check.

#day7 #illo_advent2025 #illustration #adventcalendar #christmasshopping #grustoms #greyhound #dog #greyhoundchristmas #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of a white and black greyhound with its head inside a posh-looking black boutique shopping bag. Beside it are two other luxury shopping bags - one cream and tied with a red ribbon, and the other blue with pink crepe paper tucked into the top.
December 7, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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#illo_advent Day 6 - A houndie favourite in the houndie stocking.

Sadly my grey doesn't play with any soft toys. At all.

#illo_advent2025 #illustration #adventcalendar #christmasstocking #hedgehog #dogtoy #greyhound #dog #greyhounds #greyhoundchristmas #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of a very long and skinny red Christmas stocking with white trim, which has had a round hedgehog dog toy stuffed into the top of it. It is hanging in front of an empty brick fireplace.
December 6, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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#illo_advent Day 5 - Snoot to snoot under the mistletoe.

#CCzaffre #colour_collective #day5 #illo_advent2025 #illustration #adventcalendar #mistletoe #greyhound #snoot #dog #greyhounds #greyhoundchristmas #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of two greyhounds under a bunch of mistletoe. The left greyhound is a blue hound, dark blue-grey in colour. The right one is a black hound with grey hairs on its muzzle and neck, indicating that it is an older hound. They are drawn side-on with content expressions and closed eyes, and their noses are just touching each other. The mistletoe is hanging above them and tied with a royal blue satin ribbon.
December 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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#illo_advent Day 4 - A pretty but rather reluctant tree.

#day4 #illo_advent2025 #illustration #adventcalendar #christmastree #dogcostume #greyhound #dog #greyhounds #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of a white and fawn greyhound in the awkward "hover butt" sit that they do. It is wearing a forest green coat and pointy hat, with the coat adorned with baubles of different shapes and colours and the hat topped with a yellow star. It has a quizzical and slightly woeful look that greys often wear, as it ponders its existence as a cute Christmas tree.
December 4, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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#illo_advent Day 3 - A most tasteful and tasty Christmas iced biscuit.

#day3 #illo_advent2025 #illustration #adventcalendar #christmasbiscuits #christmascookies #greyhound #greyhounds #greyhoundchristmas #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of an iced biscuit (or cookie if you're so inclined), which is in the form of the side view of a greyhound in red snowflake pyjamas. It is assuming a lovely squat position with tailed outstretched and kinked, ready to deposit your Christmas gift.
December 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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#illo_advent Day 2 - A lovely winter str-oh no!!

#day2 #illo_advent2025 #illustration #adventcalendar #ice #winter #greyhound #greyhounds #greyhoundchristmas #dogillustration #christmasillustration #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of a black and white greyhound wearing a red scarf on some ice. It is unfortunately splayed out on it, like Bambi in the animated film, but less elegant.
December 2, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Happy December everyone, #illo_advent 2025 has begun!

I usually have a theme for Illo Advent, and this year I'm doing a Greyt Christmas.

Day 1 - A snootflake.

#day1 #illo_advent2025 #illustration #adventcalendar #1stDec #greyhound #greyhoundchristmas #dogillustration #ChristmasisComing
An illustration of six greyhound heads of various colours seen from the top down. They are all pointing inwards to the centre of a snowflake, and they all make up the snowflake shape together to create a "snootflake".
December 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Where'd that cat get to...??

#CCBurlywood #colour_collective #cat #cats #blackcat #catillustration #animalillustration #illustration
An illustration of a light grey two-seater sofa with black cushions. In front of the centre cushion is the vague black silhouette of some pointed ears, a fluffy tail and two adjacent orange rings staring out from the darkness.
November 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Joining in with @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social #CRAZIESDayParade over a week late! I've modified an upcoming Illo Advent pic (spoiler alert) to make it a houndie parade balloon. Happy Thanksgiving to all those celebrating!

#thanksgiving #thanksgivingparade #greyhound #dog #balloon #illustration
An illustration of a greyhound-shaped Thanksgiving parade balloon. It is a black and white greyhound wearing a red scarf, floating against a blue sky with a couple of wispy clouds. The legs of the hound are splayed out and tethered with white strings to unseen anchors underneath.
November 27, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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🍁LEAVES🍂

One from last year, but I spent so much time drawing all these leaves that I just had to give it another outing.

#greyhound #hound #sighthound #autumn #fall #walkswiththedog #greyhoundillustration #illustration
An illustration of a delighted black greyhound sticking it's head aloft out of masses of dry Autumn leaves, which go as far as the eye can see.
November 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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A white-tailed sabrewing hummingbird. I first drew this almost eight years ago for a wedding table name set.

#CCPeacock #colour_collective #hummingbird #whitetailedsabrewing #birdillustration #animalillustration #illustration
An illustration of a white-tailed sabrewing hummingbird in flight. It has an emerald green body, an iridescent blue and purple throat and black wings.
November 21, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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A slightly revamped version of an older illo, and one of my favourite animals!

#CCOyster #colour_collective #seaotter #otter #animalillustration #illustration
An illustration a sea otter floating on its back in the water. It is raising its fuzzy head, and on its belly is a pink scallop shell.
November 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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We knew Leela could be a fussy eater, but this did surprise us a bit! She hasn't tried munching any sky raisins since.

#greyhound #greyhoundlife #dogs #animatic
November 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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We all need a friend to cosy up to on these chilly, dark nights.

#CCDarkCharcoal #colour_collective #HugaBearDay #teddy #teddybear #puppy #labrador #dogillustration #illustration
An illustration a golden Labrador puppy snuggled up against a dark grey teddy bear with a white muzzle.
November 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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@wraptious are holding their last ever artist competition 😢
There are some great entries - check it out!

#wraptious #wraptiouscompetition #cushions #illustration #northernlights
November 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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No context Bake Off 🏆

It's the final today! Toby's favourite catchphrase is very fitting for what we'll witness the three finalists go through.

#bakeoff #greatbritishbakeoff #GBBO #GBBO2025 #baking #squeakybumtime #comic #illustration
A cartoon illustration of man with short French cropped brown hair and a handlebar moustache, wearing a pink t-shirt. He is smiling and saying "Squeaky bum time!"
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Why should flavourless carving pumpkins get all the glory at Halloween? Get your spooky five-a-day by carving some different, and much yummier, fruit and veg! #happyhalloween

#CCPersimmon #colour_collective #halloween #jackolantern #foodillustration #illustration
An illustration of different orange or yellow fruits and vegetables carved with jack-o'-lantern faces. There is a persimmon, an orange bell pepper, a carrot, a clementine and finally a tall pineapple which is peeking up from the bottom.
October 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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How pleasant, bobbing along
Bobbing along on the bottom
Of the beautiful briny...jar

#CCPickleGreen #colour_collective #pickles #gherkins #picklejar #foodillustration #cartoon #illustration
An illustration of a jar containing two cartoony pickles (or gherkins depending on where you're from!) swimming about in pickling liquid which also contains mustard seeds, some pieces of onion and a sprig of dill. One further pickle is in the process of diving into the mouth of the jar from the lip.
October 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM