Mili Fay

KidLit Art Illustrations

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Mili Fay 2024-12-16 Sketch

Hi! I’m Mili. Toronto based author/illustrator trained in classical animation and fine art. My favourite medium to work in is ink and watercolour, though these days I create mostly on iPad Pro using CSP or Procreate apps.

As an illustrator I do not believe in one style fits all. Instead I adapt my style to best express the story’s needs. Story is King.

I have 10+ years of professional experience as a freelancer. Big-name past clients include National Geographic Europe and University Health Network. I mostly worked with individuals and small businesses, while creating personal projects.

I am passionate about inclusion, education, and environmental sustainability. I believe that great storytelling can heal our world and would love to be a part of a team who shares this vision.

Scroll to discover various styles based on current and past projects.

If you have a fabulous story and feel we would be a great fit, drop me a line.

Cheers!

The Golden Book of Eternity

A Warriors of Virtue Short Story

Emitá looking into Memoria’s room. Golden Book of Eternity, a Warriors of Virtue short story Cover for Episode 1.
Concept Art © 2026 Mili Fay Art. All rights reserved.

Work in Progress. Emitá knows she should not touch The Golden Book of Eternity, a book that safeguards memories, because the moment she does a memory will live again. However, memories are stories and with her mother away, she cannot resist the call of adventure.

Trapped in a memory of a warrior’s last battle, can she find her way back before she is lost forever.


First Pages

Mili Fay’s “Just Dance” | Color Sketch | 2-page Spread: Growing Up
Mili Fay’s “Just Dance!” Cover| Color Test
Mili Fay’s “Just Dance!” Cover| Color Test
Mili Fay’s “Just Dance!” Cover| Color Test

Just Dance!

Just Dance! 2026 Cover Concept showing Life — the creator — holding Ellen dancing in her palms, while Čupko — the blue monster — and Cookie — Ellen’s best friend look on. They are surrounded by cherry blossoms representing impermanence and mortality as well as renewal.
Cover Concept © 2026 Mili Fay Art. All rights reserved.

Work in progress. Life is the creator of all. They shaped Ellen to dance, giving her a voice in movement, a strength in rhythm, a dream to follow. Ellen pirouettes past a monster, jig steps through mischievous numbers, pops and locks around bullies—until, at fourteen, an accident stills her world.

In a space between fantasy and reality, Ellen must redefine herself beyond the stage. JUST DANCE! is a lyrical graphic novel about loss, resilience, and a powerful truth: the dreams Life gifts us never disappear—they transform and grow.

Comps: ELLIE IN FIRST POSITION, AFTER THE FALL, TINY DANCER, BUNHEADS

Mili Fay’s “Just Dance” | Color Sketch | 2-page Spread: Growing Up
Mili Fay’s “Just Dance!” Cover| Color Test

Concept Art

Mili Fay’s “Just Dance” | Color Sketch | 2-page Spread: Dreams Grow
Mili Fay’s “Just Dance” | Color Sketch | 2-page Spread: Boo!
Mili Fay’s “Just Dance” | Rough Sketch | 2-page Spread: Dancing with Cookie
Mili Fay’s “Just Dance” | Čupko Character Design Rotation
Mili Fay’s “Just Dance” | Color Test | First Page: Ellen at school
Mili Fay’s “Just Dance” | Čupko Character Design
Mili Fay’s Ellen from rough sketch to finished colour sketch

Disney Illustrations

Disney’s Jane and Tarzan with quote: “I was saved by a flying wild man in a loincloth.”
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, what would have happened if beast hit Belle with that massive snowball.
Disney’s Pocahontas with quote: “… if you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you’ll learn things you never new you never knew.”
Disney’s mermaid from Peter Pan in Mary Blair style with quote: “We were only trying to drown her.”
Disney’s Bianca from the rescuers with quote: “Through storms and rain a dark of night never fear to do what’s right.”
Disney’s Bambi in snow with Walt’s quote: “Everyone falls down. Getting back up is how you learn to walk.”

Every Girl Is A Princess

“I choose education over ignorance and fear. I will think for myself.” Every Girl Is A Princess Series — Beauty and the Beast | © 2019 Mili Fay Art | 12” x 16” watercolor, ink and gold leaf.
“I will fight for the impossible dreams.” Every Girl Is A Princess Series — The Little Mermaid | © 2018 Mili Fay Art |12” x 16”, watercolor, ink and gold leaf.
Every Girl Is A Princess 5: Megara
Mili Fay's Every Girl Is A Princess 2: Cinderella
“I will not have my life lived for me.” Every Girl Is A Princess Series — Aladdin | © 2018 Mili Fay Art | 12” 16” watercolor, ink and gold leaf.

Warriors of Virtue

Work in progress from 2024 to 2016. Illustration concepts for my original fantasy novel series, a coming of age tale about a bookish princess who grows up while trying to keep peace in her Queendom; Land of Ardan, a haven for all magical creatures of Earth.

Warriors of Virtue, Vert Swiftwing in Armalis Forest, Lauraliee looking on. 2024
Warriors of Virtue scene from Book 2, Lauraliee meets Spot.
Warriors of Virtue, Book 1 Cover Concept featuring Lauraliee as Nenya, the Water Warrior, and Vert Swiftwing as a dragon reflected in her sword.
Ìkòkò, character concept cover inspired by DTIYS.
Warriors of Virtue: Nikolina as Viliya surrounded by animals with a tornado swirling in the background.
Warriors of Virtue, Vert Swiftwing in Armalis Forest, Lauraliee looking on. 2024

Middle Grade Illustrations

From 2020 to 2014.

Elatsoe and the ghosts of an ancient ocean.
Nikolina and Sugarplum with quote.
Polyjuice Potion making, Ron, Hermione and Harry.
Hagrid and Norbert
Elle Burton Missing Cover.
Elle Burton and the Reflective Portals Cover.

Animals In My Hair

2013. My favorite illustrations from my first picture book “Animals In My Hair.” Still nearly 5 Stars on Amazon.

Animals In My Hair Cover | © 2013 Mili Fay Art | Ink and watercolour.
Elatsoe and the ghosts of an ancient ocean.
“Whooping Cranes” — Animals In My Hair 2-page spread | © 2013 Mili Fay Art | Ink and watercolour.
Nikolina and Sugarplum with quote.
Hagrid and Norbert
“Nine Spotted Owls” — Animals In My Hair 2-page spread | © 2013 Mili Fay Art | Ink and watercolour.

Horsing Around

2013 to 2011. An ongoing collection of original short stories for kids 5 to 8 about colts and fillies in Canada.

Mili Fay's Horsing Around Front Cover Square
Horsing Around: First Kiss Image 1
Horsing Around: First Kiss Image 2
Horsing Around: First Kiss | © 2011 Mili Fay Art | Ink and watercolour.
Horsing Around: Zoe and Mannon
Horsing Around: Tesla, Side View

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