Drawing Whimsy with a Mouse

Whimsical Tales by Lucia Alberti

August 23, 2025

When most people imagine an illustrator's desk, they picture high-end tablets, digital pens, and a sleek setup. My art journey took a very different path. I create every illustration in my books-and every character in the Whimsical Tales world-using nothing but a simple computer mouse.

This all started during the height of the COVID pandemic. Like so many others, I was looking for ways to bring a little joy into the world. That's when I began designing cards called So Silly Cards. The goal was simple: make people smile during a difficult time. With no fancy tools and only my mouse to guide me, I discovered a whimsical, slightly "crooked" style that captured hearts and felt uniquely mine.