Children's Book Illustrator & Artist

Philomena Löff

I'm an artist and illustrator based in Vienna, and I specialize in children's book illustrations inspired by fairy tales, glitter and thunderstorms.

Right now, I'm enjoying working on chapter books, middle grade covers and picture books.

If you're looking for an illustrator to collaborate with on your book, I would love to hear from you!

📩 philomena.loeff@gmx.at

Photography by Krawall und Stille

After completing an 5 year apprenticeship in graphic and communication design, I worked at a graphic design agency in vienna for a few years.

Now, from my little home studio, I create illustrations and design whimsical worlds mostly for children's publications. My work is inspired by my love for the dreamy, glitter, the taste of cinnamon, summer rain and in general storytelling.

I enjoy working across different media, especially watercolor and digital illustration. My work should evoke that warm feeling of sitting by the window with hot chocolate on a rainy day, reading for hours. I'd love to bring your beautiful visions and ideas to life!

When I'm not drawing, I'm reading fantasy books, do archery or meet up with friends for iced chai latte!

Craft & Philosophy

For all my witches, dreamers & story lovers

I’ve always been drawn to the odd & enchanting, like old books, autumn afternoons, thunderstorms, flowers, vintage treasures, candlelight and, of course, a good story.

I created this little corner of the world to bring some of that feeling to life through my illustrations, stories and whimsical little creations.

And somewhere along the way, that love for stories grew into something dear to my heart: Winnie’s Star Mail, a magical snail mail club created for fantasy lovers & to give children something wonderful to look forward to each month and hopefully, to remind them just how lovely it can be to get lost in a story.

So, if you’ve always been a little bit of a dreamer, you’re very welcome here.

Craft & Philosophy

Prints

My prints are little windows into the worlds I love to create, inspired by fairy tales, nature, old stories and all the wonderfully peculiar things that make life feel a little more magical.

And if you have a story, character or idea that belongs only to you, I also take on personal commissions, creating bespoke illustrations made especially for you.

Have a little look around — there might be something waiting for you.

Contact

For business inquiries or questions, send me a message.

I began my illustration journey on Instagram and still love sharing my process, behind-the-scenes peeks, and connecting with art & fashion lovers.
Come and say hi!

Over on Tiktok, I share a mix of "day in my life as an illustrator-videos" and posts about my illustration journey. Follow along and be part of my creative community!