Marielle Lamothe | Resources
As an illustrator, I bring my creative process to life on social media through fun, interactive content and live streams. You can follow along as I sketch characters, share drawing tips, and invite others to create with me in real time.
I also run an online shop where you can find my illustrated products—stickers, pins, tote bags, and especially my books—all available through my Etsy store. It’s a great way to bring a piece of my art into your everyday life.
You Got Spots? So Do I!:Maya – Parent (Age 34)
About: Mom of a 6-year-old with eczema. Values representation and body positivity.
Needs: A fun, relatable way to explain skin differences—especially on darker skin.
How the Book Helps: Normalizes skin conditions, celebrates uniqueness, and promotes self-love.Ms. Ana – K–2 Teacher (Age 29)
About: Teaches a diverse classroom. Focused on empathy and inclusion.
Needs: Books that show real-world diversity in a kid-friendly way.
How the Book Helps: Sparks discussions about skin, health, and acceptance using humor and visuals.Dr. Jordan – Pediatric Dermatologist (Age 42)
About: Works with kids of all skin tones. Wants more inclusive patient resources.
Needs: Tools to educate kids about skin conditions without fear or stigma.
How the Book Helps: Uses fun language and accurate visuals to explain skin differences across tones.Marcus – School Librarian (Age 51)
About: Curates inclusive, engaging reads for young students.
Needs: Books that are both educational and entertaining.
How the Book Helps: Combines humor and heart to make skin health approachable and relatable.
Henry’s Morning Routine:Sarah – Homeschooling Parent (Age 38)
Homeschools two kids (5 & 7).
Wants peaceful, structured mornings.
Looks for tools to teach routines and responsibility.
How the Book Helps:
Relatable story that models routine and independence. Easy to use in home lessons.Mr. David – K–2 Teacher (Age 45)
Experienced teacher focused on smooth starts and self-management.
Needs simple, engaging ways to teach routines.
How the Book Helps:
Perfect for read-alouds. Encourages structure and classroom habit-building.
Recharge TimeJasmine – Mindful Parent (Age 36)
About: Mom teaching her 7-year-old the importance of rest and emotional balance.
Needs: Books that normalize taking breaks and calm-down time.
How the Book Helps: Shows fun, relatable ways to recharge and create quiet moments together.Mr. Lopez – 2nd Grade Teacher (Age 41)
About: Focuses on SEL and classroom self-regulation.
Needs: Simple stories that teach emotional awareness and brain breaks.
How the Book Helps: Great for class discussions, routines, and morning meetings on mindfulness.Dr. Renee – Child Psychologist (Age 45)
About: Supports kids with anxiety and overstimulation.
Needs: Tools to explain rest and mental fatigue in kid-friendly ways.
How the Book Helps: Opens up conversations about emotions and self-care in a safe, playful way.
Marielle Lamothe | Resources
Marielle Lamothe | Portfolio
Marielle Lamothe | Portfolio
Marielle Lamothe | About Me
Hi my name Marielle Lamothe, I am a Haitian-American Illustrator & Designer based out of New York. Where Ive lived and graduated with a Bachelors of Fine Arts Illustration from Fashion Institute of Technology. I’ve always been someone that’s loved to create. Especially as a young child, I loved to draw and wanted to create characters like SpongeBob SquarePants.
Here are a few things about me. I’ve loved to play with animals from dogs ,fishes even birds you name it! Going to zoo or just a dog park is a fun time for me!
I’m definitely a little nerdy sometimes you can find me at a comic book convention or just fun fair where I showcase some of my work to see in real life. Some of the items you can get at my shop Unravelingarts on Etsy.
Being apart of the journey to help bring a story to reality is something I truly cherish that. I definitely am a person to have on your team to bring your character to life.
I would love to chat! Email me or send me a message on socials 😊
Marielle Lamothe | Portfolio
Marielle Lamothe | My Process
Character Design ProcessThere’s always a method to my madness when creating characters.I start by collecting reference photos. These help shape the character’s style and personality.If I want cool shoes, I’ll study tons of sneaker designs. For hair, I focus on texture and shape—especially for Black characters, since hair is a big part of identity.Once I have the overall look, I create a character turnaround. This shows the character from multiple angles.It’s not just about the front view. The character needs to feel real and consistent from every perspective.That’s when the character truly starts to come to life.
Book Page Layout & PlanOnce my character is created, I move on to planning the layout of the book. Most picture books follow a standard 32-page format, so I keep that structure in mind from the start.I begin by sketching out a rough idea of how each page—or spread—might look. Some illustrations stretch across two pages, while others are just one image per page. It all depends on the pacing and mood of the story.To map it out, I create quick thumbnail sketches. These help me figure out how the story flows, where key moments happen, and how to balance text and visuals.This planning stage gives me a clear rhythm to follow and sets the foundation for the entire book.
Color Theory & Body LanguageColor brings a character to life. I use it to show mood and personality.Clothing choices also help. Outfits say a lot about who a character is.Body language matters just as much. Movement shows emotion.I focus on posture, gestures, and how the body reacts.References help. It’s hard to guess how a body moves—especially in strange poses.You can’t always imagine it. That’s why visuals are key.
Send to Print!Once everything is finished, I proofread and check every detail—colors, pages, and illustrations.When it all looks right, I send the book to print.Then it’s ready to share and showcase all the work that went into bringing it to life.
Marielle Lamothe | My Process
Marielle Lamothe | Books
Recharge Time was the 1st book I've illustrated and written. It was an fun and intense process. The idea came about when I was a young child that I used to be overwhelmed with things going around me. I would sometimes need a moment to myself just to relax and recharge.
Henry's Morning Routine was the 2nd book I've illustrated and written. This was such a fun one for me is because owls are my favorite animal. This story was created to showcase how important the need for routine is. From the structure it gives you as an adult or a young child everyone needs balance in life.
You Got Spots? So Do I! is my latest book that I've published. This book was created for those that have a hard time loving their skin even if it looks a little different from everyone else. This book talks of various types of skin conditions that young children deal with now and even in adult life. For me as a person that deals with skin condition such as eczema, I wanted to see people that looked like me. So, I created that character spots and all.
