A whimsical group of little stars playing in an open field, hand in hand, as if caught mid ‘ring-a-ring o’ roses.’ Inspired by evenings with my daughter, this piece captures that tender, fleeting time when children stay out as long as they’re allowed, soaking up the last light of day. But these are no ordinary children — they’re stars, and dusk is when their world begins to glow. The illustration sits in that in-between — where the sky is still lit, yet the moon and stars are just starting to peek through. That dusky hue, full of promise and magic, wraps the scene.

Created digitally with a pencil-textured brush to echo the soft, organic feel of colour pencils.