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Erin Mercer is a freelance illustrator, based in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Canada. She creates illustrations for children’s books, greeting card designs, and custom prints by commission.

She is also a storyboard and background artist in children’s animation. Her most recent work can be found in Super Team Canada and Luna, Chip & Inkie: Adventure Rangers Go.

Erin loves to create playful and engaging illustrations, taking inspiration from the things she loves most – cooking delicious food, gardening on the East Coast, cute animals of all kinds, fun board games, and exploring the world.