What If Magic Was Hidden Underground?
Ashley Kozel Ashley Kozel

What If Magic Was Hidden Underground?

Step into a hidden world beneath the surface, where animals live in homes much like ours and magic hides in plain sight. In my latest Tree of Life illustration, a humble mole in a hardhat pauses from his digging to admire the world he has built. Through whimsical, relatable characters like this, I hope to spark a little what if moment and invite children to imagine new stories of their own.

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Sick Days and Small Victories
Life Lately Ashley Kozel Life Lately Ashley Kozel

Sick Days and Small Victories

This week didn’t go as planned. With kids home sick and daily life turned upside down, my to-do list was replaced with temperature checks, doctor visits, and survival-mode dinners. Still, amidst the chaos, I managed a quiet sketch of my sleeping toddler—and even defeated Sock Mountain. A reminder that sometimes, showing up is the most creative thing we do.

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