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Mathias Ball
Inspired by animals, kinships, and with a drive to create a sense of comfort and belonging, Mathias Ball is a trans-identified illustrator who resides in a small Canadian town. Some of their clients include The Washington Post, Reader’s Digest, Huggies, Chirp Magazine, and Scholastic. Their work has been recognized by Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, and 3×3. Outside of illustrating, they also run their small business, Sulkypup.
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Friendly Fires
For Cottage Life Magazine, a discussion in how prescribed burns can be beneficial for new growth.![](https://sheridanillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2020_Ball_Mathias_Image2-Mathias-Ball-1.jpg)
Finding Fossils
For Nature Conservancy Canada, a story of how a father and son come across some fossils in Horseshoe Canyon, Alberta.![](https://sheridanillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2020_Ball_Mathias_Image1-Mathias-Ball.jpg)
Fox and Bear
A personal piece.![](https://sheridanillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2020_Ball_Mathias_Image6-Mathias-Ball.jpg)
Every Body is a Rainbow
Published by Rainbow Kids Press. A nonfiction picture book that celebrates the diversity of bodies, gender identities, and expressions.![](https://sheridanillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2020_Ball_Mathias_Image4-Mathias-Ball.jpg)
Read, Scream, Repeat
Book Cover. An anthology of horror stories for young readers. Published by Farshore![](https://sheridanillustration.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2020_Ball_Mathias_Image5-Mathias-Ball.jpg)
Apparel Designs
Misc. apparel designs for Sulkypup. Photo by Hungry Hipsters
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