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Children book illustrations

Illustrations for the educational book “The history wags the tail”, commissioned by the national museum of Lithuania. 2025

Children book illustration

A few illustration for the book “Su gamta kišenėje” by Selemonas Paltanavičius

Commissioned by Debesų ganyklos.

Long-listed in Bologna children book fair illustrator’s competition

Children book illustrations

A few illustration for the book “Paspirtukas” by Selemonas Paltanavičius

Commissioned by Alma littera

Jungle book

A few illustrations for the book “Džiunglių istorijos” by Saulė Paltanavičiūtė. 2022

Published by Alma littera

Children book illustrations

Illustrations for the book “Suur notsu soov” by Katrin Tõnisson.

This book is a winner of 2 and 3 place in Põlvepikuraamatu konkurss 2023 and is published by Päike ja Pilv.

An illustration for culture guide magazine “Kaunas pilnas kultūros”

A poster for Paupys birthday in Vilnius

A poster for Paupys birthday festival in Vilnius. 2022

Book cover and end papers

Commissioned by Alma littera for the novel by Alan Brennert.

Design and art direction by Juste Brukstute-Simke.

Poster “Freedom”

A poster and digital postcard commissioned by publishing house “Vyturys”. It depicts Jonas Basanavicius, Lithuanian fighter for freedom. Illustration by Reda Tomingas (Animals in dresses), typography by Arunas Sileris.

Children book illustrations

A few illustration for the book “Kaip Grikis berniuką augino” by Daiva Čepauskaitė

Commissioned by Žalias kalnas

Children’s book illustrations

Illustrations for a book “Žvaigždė, kuri ieškojo širdies” by Akvilina Cicėnaitė.

Published by Alma littera

Book illustration

Commissioned by Alma littera 2020. Author Salomėja Nėris.

Design and art direction by Juste Brukstute-Simke.

The Indian ocean

Many years ago I went diving in Thailand next to one of those cliffs sticking out of water. It was the first time in my life and it was extremely difficult to fight my claustrophobia. I could only go down a couple of meters. On the second day I dove too deep! I was totally enchanted by the vertical world: corrals, fish, snakes. I just dove and dove until the instructor told me to check my pressure watch. I went to 19 meters depth, when we were planning to only do 12.

I saw the clown fish, the water snake, the dragon fish, some gigantic fish swimming below me and other animals I have only seen on TV. But in order to see some sharks, one might need to dive 30 meters. I still sometimes have dreams about it..

Book covers

Illustrations for covers of children’s classics. Design by Mindaugas Jakas. Commissioned by Alma littera.

A few illustrations for the book “Mexico Maria” by Saulė Paltanavičiūtė.

Commissioned by publishing house “Alma littera”.

Illustrations for children’s book

Seven illustrations ommissioned by publishing house Dvi tylos. A collaboration between authors Viktorija Urbonaite and Viktorija Aprimaite, along with 19 Lithuanian illustrators

Personal work 2020

A personal project

Personal work 2019-2020

Illustrations for kids book

A few illustrations from the book “Katinas Miegosius”, by Egidijus Zaikauskas. Publisher Alma littera, 2022

Book illustrations

A few illustrations for the book ” The year of a squirrel” by the Lithuanian author Selemonas Paltanavičius. Commisioned by publishing house “Alma littera”.

Design and art direction by Juste Brukstute-Simke.

Personal project

An ongoing personal project. Portraits of acquaintances and friends.

Book illustrations

For a book by Selemonas Paltanavicius. Commissioned by Alma littera.

Design and art direction by Juste Brukstute-Simke.

Calendar 2020

Personal calendar, featuring 12 different illustrations.

Book illustrations

For a book by Selemonas Paltanavicius. Commissioned by Alma littera.

Design and art direction by Juste Brukstute-Simke.

Book illustrations

Illustrations for a book by Selemonas Platanavičius. Commissioned by Alma littera.

Design and art direction by Juste Brukstute-Simke.

Illustrations for book Fotosinteze.

Illustrations commissioned by publishing house “Dvi Tylos” (“Two silences”).
Written by me, Reda Tomingas.
Design and art direction Tadas Karpavicius.
Photogrpahy Rasa Baltrimaite.
Photos of the book in this post by Dovalde Butenaite.

The book “Fotosintezė” was awarded as one of the most beautiful Lithuanian books of 2019.

Personal work 2018-2019

Digital art from 2018.

Awkward situations involving pets

A small series of postcards. A personal project.

Book illustrations

Illustrations for the book by Selemonas Paltanavicius. Commissioned by Alma littera.

Design and art direction by Juste Brukstute-Simke.

Calendar 2016

A personal calendar, featuring 12 different illustrations. The first month always starts with the animal of the year.

Some prints are available for purchase here.

Personal work from 2019

Illustrations for an exhibition

24 digital works for my first solo exhibition “Animals, plants and other people” in Vilnius art gallery in Uzupis. 2017

The worshiping of plants

A personal project

Magazine cover

An illustration for culture guide magazine “Kaunas pilnas kultūros”

Calendar 2017

A personal calendar, featuring 12 different illustrations. The first month always starts with the animal of the year. 2017 is the year of the fire rooster.