ARTIST TRAINING
One-on-One Consulting to help start your business | £125
Every week I receive multiple emails asking many questions about how I run my business. New for 2023 I’m now offering one-on-one consulting to help you answer your questions on how to run your own illustration business. I have worked as a freelance illustrator for close to a decade and in this time I have worked with a number of high profile clients as well as working with agents and also creating and selling my own products.
These one-on-one consultations will guide you towards establishing yourself as an illustrator and gaining clients.
EXAMPLES OF QUESTIONS
- Do you practice traditional art or do you work mainly digitally?
- Has COVID affected your business in any way?
- Where do you find inspiration from?
- If you’re creatively stuck, how do you get the creative juices flowing again?
- Do you have advice on how I can make it in the art world?
- What makes a great illustration, is it colour, composition or anything else?
- Where do you find clients?
- What are the big challenges of working as a freelance illustrator, and you have any words of wisdom?
EXPERT ADVICE
Do you practice traditional art or do you work mainly digitally?
Has COVID affected your business in any way?
Where do you find inspiration from?
If you’re creatively stuck, how do you get the creative juices flowing again?
Do you have advice on how I can make it in the art world?
What makes a great illustration, is it colour, composition or anything else?
Where do you find clients?
What are the big challenges of working as a freelance illustrator, and you have any words of wisdom?
Ever since studying illustration, I’ve wanted to work with Usborne—their books have always been so fun, pretty, and full of charm. I’m thrilled this dream has finally come true!
Together with the amazing Usborne team, we’re launching the Cozy Town Sticker Books series. The first two titles, Cozy Café and Cozy Bakery, feature 150+ stickers filled with cute, charming characters waiting to greet you in their cozy shops. 🏠☕🥐
These sticker books aren’t just for kids—they’re perfect for grown-ups who love journaling or adding a touch of cuteness to everyday life. Having developed my own products and traded at markets and fairs, I can already imagine how much people will enjoy them!
Stay tuned—more books are coming soon! 😄
#livwanillustration #stickerbook #kawaiiart #kawaiiart #kidlitart
First convention of the year — and we’re READY. 🚀
So much behind-the-scenes work, late nights, packing, planning… and now it’s finally happening.
2026 is the year we grow bigger, think bigger, and dream bigger.
Thank you to everyone who supports Moggy Mansions — online and in person. You make this possible.
See you at the convention! 🐾
@_animeleague
@moggymansions
#comiccon #LivWanillustration #moggymansions #kawaiiart #illustration_daily
Map No.54: Shanghai! 🗺️💖
I lived in Shanghai from 2006–2007, and those were such lovely memories ✨
Shanghai is an incredible city — lively, busy, modern, and beautifully mixed with its glamorous ancient past. And of course… all the yummy food! 🥟🍜
It was extra special (and so much fun!) to illustrate a place I once called home 🥰
地圖 No.54:上海!🗺️💖
我在上海住過,從2006到2007,那段回憶真的好美好✨
上海真的是一個超棒的城市——熱鬧、繁忙、現代感十足,又完美融合了古老而華麗的過去。而且…當然少不了那些超好吃的美食!🥟🍜
這次畫出我曾經住過的地方,感覺特別有趣又開心🥰
#LivWanmap #moggymansions #livwanpostcards #mapillustration #shanghai
📚✨ New Book Alert! ✨📚
I’m so excited to finally have the English version of my new book, “Jungle Train Jigsaw Puzzle Book” with @townhouse_books Townhouse Books! 🐒🚂
It will be officially published on 1st May – I can’t wait for you all to see it! 😊
📚✨ 新書快訊!✨📚
我好開心終於收到了我的新書 《叢林火車拼圖書》(英文版),由 Townhouse Books 出版!🐒🚂
這本書將於 5月1日 正式發行~好期待大家看到它!😊
#kidlitart #LivWanillustration #jungleanimals #childrensbookillustration #jungletrain
✨ 2026 First Shop Update + Exciting Rebrand! ✨
Surprise! My first shop update of 2026 is finally here 🎉
After a quiet holiday and being a bit under the weather, I’ve finished Map No. 54 – Shanghai 🏙️ and a super cute Dim Sum collection 🥟💛
Shanghai Map Collection
This map focuses on central Shanghai (it’s huge!) 🏙️
I create maps because I love drawing them—I’m an illustrator, not a cartographer 😆
Products in this collection:
• Postcards
• Sticker sheet
• 300-piece jigsaw puzzle
• Washi tape coming soon
I Love Dim Sum Collection
I love dim sum—the shapes, colours, and flavours 😋
Perfect after all the Christmas treats!
Products available:
• 2 sticker sheets
• Washi tape & die-cut sticky pad coming soon
Die-cut postcards? Maybe… DM me if you’d love one 😄
Exciting Rebrand – Moggy Mansions!
Big news – Liv Wan Illustration is now “Moggy Mansions”, our new family brand 💛
For over a decade, I’ve been running Liv Wan Illustration, trading at conventions and markets.
Chris makes most products, Amelia helps a lot, and I focus on design & illustration. I don’t just draw maps—I also create super cute stationery collections!
We’re still sorting out the website, so you can still order through Liv Wan Illustration for now.
Some items might show the new Moggy Mansions branding, and some still have the old logo—but everything will switch over soon.
What’s next?
Lots of new products, and our subscription box is coming soon 🎁
Stay tuned—you don’t want to miss it!
My 2025 Art vs Artist ✨
I’ve added a few older posts too — it’s really nice to see how much I’ve grown over the years.
A little life update 💫
I’ve been very quiet this month — Christmas season plus being ill for nearly three weeks kept me in bed.
I’m still recovering, but I finally made it out today and wanted to give you an update. I even had to miss my last Christmas market, but Chris and Amelia stepped in so we could still finish all our markets 🥹❤️
Because of everything, I’ll be sharing a big announcement soon about how my business will change in 2026. A little hint: my whole family is building something together, and it’s going to be exciting ✨
2025 has been a year of learning and growth for me — meeting new faces, trying new things, and discovering more about myself. I love my job, my family, Tiny 🐾… but I’ve realised I need to slow down a bit and focus on balance.
From 2026, I’ll be putting more focus into my retail business while still keeping my love for children’s books alive. I’ve missed creating things fully in my own voice and sharing them with you, and seeing people light up, smile, and get excited the second they see my work — those moments truly make my heart sing 💛
New maps, new collections, and a new chapter are coming in 2026. I’m so grateful for your support, and I can’t wait to share this journey with you ✨
#artvsartist2025 #artvsartist #artistsoninstagram #livwanillustration #livwanpostcards
✨🎄 2025 Christmas Market Dates! 🎄✨
We’re so excited to share where you can find us this festive season! Come say hi, browse our cute handmade goodies, and get into the Christmas spirit! 🎁❄️
🎄 6th December
PEXMAS Christmas Market
11am – 6pm | Copeland Park, 133 Copeland Road, SE15 3SN
🎄 7th December
Clapham Makers Christmas Market
11am – 5pm | Omnibus Theatre, SW4 0QW
🎄 13th December
Solo Craft Fair, Leadenhall Market
12pm – 5pm | Gracechurch St, London EC3V 1LT
🎄 14th December
Urban Makers Christmas Market
11am – 5pm | Ecology Pavilion, Mile End Park, E3 5RP
Come and find the perfect gifts for your loved ones – and maybe a little treat for yourself too! 🎀✨
#ChristmasMarket
#LondonChristmas
#FestiveMarket
#HandmadeChristmas
#GiftShopping
#HandmadeGifts
#SupportSmallBusiness
#ShopLocalLondon
#ArtisanMarket
#MakersMarket
#LondonMarkets
#ChristmasSpirit
#UniqueGifts
#MadeWithLove
#livwanillustration
Second day at MCM Comic Con Birmingham! 💛✨
We’ve brought some adorable new goodies for you and we can’t wait for you to see them in person!
🍪 Kit Cat keychains
🎀 Party Ring keychains
🍒 Cocktail Cherry keychains
They’re colourful, cute, and handmade with lots of love.
Can’t wait to see you all very soon! 💕🌈
