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Tellwell Team Stories

A Tribute to the Artistic Legacy of Veronika Hipolito and Gerardo Basilio Faelnar

Illustration by Jamie Jamandre Trani, Tellwell Illustrator

At Tellwell, we’ve had the privilege of collaborating with some truly exceptional creatives. Veronika Hipolito, one of our amazing illustrators, and Gerardo Basilio Faelnar, an outstanding illustrator and designer, sadly passed away recently in a tragic motor vehicle accident while on their way to a short vacation together. Their loss is deeply felt throughout Tellwell. Their beautiful contributions will leave a lasting imprint, not only on the books they helped create, but on the whole company as we honour their lives and generous spirits.

In remembering Veronika and Gerardo, we reflect on the mark they made through their talent, dedication, and passion for storytelling. Their work brought stories to life, inspired readers, and became a vital part of our creative journey at Tellwell.

This tribute looks back at some of their most memorable projects—the ones that resonated deeply with readers and became team favourites. Through their art, their spirits continue to shine.

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Behind the Brush: Meet Abby, Tellwell’s In-house Illustrator

Welcome to our Meet the Team series, where we showcase talented team members that make Tellwell exceptional. This January, let’s learn about Abby, our in-house illustrator.

Learn more about her and her artistic journey, exploring the details of the drawings and stories in her amazing illustrations that make our projects come alive.

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Tellwell designer Jamie Jamandre on what makes for an awesome illustration

Tellwell illustrator and cover design consultant Jamie Jamandre spends her days illustrating beautiful images for Tellwell’s children’s authors and consulting with authors about their cover design. Get to know Jamie, learn what illustration styles she’s most drawn to, and what she believes makes for a really good illustration.

I think the key to a good working relationship is communication and understanding.

Jamie Jamandre, Tellwell Publishing Illustrator

What inspired you to become an illustrator?

Like many illustrators, I’m largely inspired by cartoons, comic books, animated films and Japanese anime. Sci-fi and fantasy genres inspire me the most.

What do you love about illustrating children’s books?

I like being able to peer into the lives of the authors, and hear their stories. Stories from people of all walks of life, their families, their values, or the places they are from – I like getting a glimpse into their world through the power of their words.

What design/illustration styles are you most drawn to?

Although I appreciate all sorts of design styles, I find myself most drawn to soft watercolors and painterly styles, as well as pen and ink drawings. I like playing around with gradients and textures and experimenting when I can with my artwork.

What do you think makes for a really good book illustration?

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