CRIS DELARA
Freelance Illustrator | Creator of BlessedPuddle
Based in Canada
Email: crisdelarastudio@gmail.com
Instagram: @blessedpuddle
Etsy: https://blessedpuddle.etsy.com
Freelance Illustrator | Creator of BlessedPuddle
Based in Canada
Email: crisdelarastudio@gmail.com
Instagram: @blessedpuddle
Etsy: https://blessedpuddle.etsy.com
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PROFILE
Faith-driven illustrator with over a decade of experience creating heartwarming, nature-inspired, and faith-based artwork for children, families, and Christian educational content. Creator of BlessedPuddle, a creative brand dedicated to promoting art education, Christian values, and love for God's creation through playful, affordable illustrations and activities.
PROFILE
Faith-driven illustrator with over a decade of experience creating heartwarming, nature-inspired, and faith-based artwork for children, families, and Christian educational content. Creator of BlessedPuddle, a creative brand dedicated to promoting art education, Christian values, and love for God's creation through playful, affordable illustrations and activities.
Skilled in both traditional and digital media, I deliver illustration work that resonates with Christian publishers, homeschool families, and faith-based educational materials. My work reflects a gentle, joyful tone that supports spiritual growth and creativity.
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ILLUSTRATION EXPERTISE
- Children’s Book Illustration
- Coloring Pages & Activity Books (Kids & Adults)
- Nature, Animals & Biblical Themes
- Homeschool & Sunday School Art Content
- Editorial & Devotional Illustration
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TOOLS & TECHNIQUES
Traditional: Watercolor, Colored Pencils, Ink, Graphite and mixed media
Digital: Photoshop, Corel Painter, Illustrator, clip studio paint
Formats: Print-ready files, CMYK, Transparent PNGs, Editable PSDs
ILLUSTRATION EXPERTISE
- Children’s Book Illustration
- Coloring Pages & Activity Books (Kids & Adults)
- Nature, Animals & Biblical Themes
- Homeschool & Sunday School Art Content
- Editorial & Devotional Illustration
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TOOLS & TECHNIQUES
Traditional: Watercolor, Colored Pencils, Ink, Graphite and mixed media
Digital: Photoshop, Corel Painter, Illustrator, clip studio paint
Formats: Print-ready files, CMYK, Transparent PNGs, Editable PSDs
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RELEVANT PROJECTS
RELEVANT PROJECTS
BlessedPuddle (Ongoing)
Founder & Illustrator
- Designed entire art education kits, printable content, and coloring books centered on Christian values, wildlife, nature, and Biblical kindness.
- Produced weekly visual content for families, homeschoolers, and church groups.
- Built a faith-based art community around accessible creativity for all economic levels.
Founder & Illustrator
- Designed entire art education kits, printable content, and coloring books centered on Christian values, wildlife, nature, and Biblical kindness.
- Produced weekly visual content for families, homeschoolers, and church groups.
- Built a faith-based art community around accessible creativity for all economic levels.
Freelance Illustration for Faith Projects
- Illustrated devotional illustrations for Christian blogs and Sunday school materials.
- commissioned work with Biblical scenes and messages of faith, love, and creation.
- Illustrated devotional illustrations for Christian blogs and Sunday school materials.
- commissioned work with Biblical scenes and messages of faith, love, and creation.
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EDUCATION
- Ongoing Student – Surface Pattern Design (Industry-level training)
- Self-Taught in Traditional Painting & Digital Illustration
EDUCATION
- Ongoing Student – Surface Pattern Design (Industry-level training)
- Self-Taught in Traditional Painting & Digital Illustration
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MISSION
To bring joy, faith, and beauty into children’s lives through visual storytelling rooted in God’s love and nature. All of my art invites families to explore their creativity while growing closer to Christian values.
MISSION
To bring joy, faith, and beauty into children’s lives through visual storytelling rooted in God’s love and nature. All of my art invites families to explore their creativity while growing closer to Christian values.
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