Whimsical Art to Spark Little Imaginations

Hand-illustrated stories, prints, and maps designed to nurture curiosity, kindness, and joy — for little dreamers everywhere.

Folktaleweek illustration depicting a horse carriage passing through the woods at night. Artwork by Cova Sandes inspired on Sleepy Hollow. Acrylic gouache and color pencils and digital tools.
Cute Sleepy sloth in the jungle illustration by Cova Sandes
Illustration of a little girl with a cochlear implant happily showing a drawing to her mom. Diversity and inclusive family. Artwork by Cova Sandes
Autumn illustration of a mother holding her baby in a breeze of autumn leaves. Artwork by Cova Sandes
Donut Coco Moloko character design by Cova Sandes
Leina and the Lord of the Toadstools illustration by Cova Sandes
Favorite things of the season illustration about Fall: pumpkins, boots, chestnuts, candles, socks, tea, figs, cosy blanckets. Artwork by Cova Sandes
Apple picking illustration. Apple orchard with a cute fox character in a yellow raincoat picking an apple. Illustration by Cova Sandes
Illustration of an octopus having icecream and a monkey behind them trying to steal one of his cones. Artwork by Cova Sandes
Cool fox skateboarding illustration by Cova Sandes
Illustrated portrait of Gwendolyn Bennet by Cova Sandes

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Hand drawn illustrated Animal alphabet by Cova Sandes
Hand drawn Solar system poster for kids by Cova Sandes
Cute dog print created with watercolor and color pencils by Cova Sandes

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A little bit more about me…

 

Hi, I’m Cova — a children’s illustrator passionate about turning everyday moments into magical stories. I create hand-drawn prints, and illustrate stories that nurture imagination, celebrate diversity, and make learning visual and fun.

My days in Madrid are filled with the giggles of my two little ones, the wagging tail of my adorable dachshund, Pipo, and endless cups of matcha.

My work is a playful mix of traditional and digital techniques. I love experimenting with different mediums, from watercolor and gouache to colored pencils and ink. I believe that the best art is a blend of the old and the new, so I embrace both the charm of traditional methods and the possibilities of digital tools.

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Cool Kids Club illustration, elephant carrying a flag illustration by Cova Sandes

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Cool Kids Club illustration, elephant carrying a flag illustration by Cova Sandes

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