The Sketch Bug

How to Cook Grief Stroganoff

A little recipe for the Holiday woes

Nov 25 • 

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October 2025

Book Birthday: Tove Under the Tree

"Tove Under the Tree" written by Larissa Theule and published by Candlewick is in stores now!

Oct 15 • 

Julie Benbassat

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Mungo On His Own Cover Reveal

How I illustrated the cover of "Mungo On His Own" (Jan 2026)

Oct 9 • 

Julie Benbassat

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September 2025

Milkwood Magic & More

Recapping the Milkwood Residency, Vacation, and Upcoming Events

Sep 21 • 

Julie Benbassat

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August 2025

Meet the Characters of Tove Under the Tree

A look into the character designs of Tove Under the Tree

Aug 25 • 

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Hollins Summer 2025

Gushing About Students, Surviving the Roanoke Airport and More

Aug 13 • 

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July 2025

Just Getting By July

A small update on what I've been up to

Jul 11 • 

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April 2025

About Mom

A properly timed eulogy to my mom, Carole Benbassat

Apr 17 • 

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March 2025

A 7 Year Late Eulogy

To my dad, David Paul Benbassat

Mar 12 • 

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February 2025

"Mo"ments of Love

A comic about Mo the Moonpie and illustration news

Feb 23 • 

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January 2025

"Tove Under the Tree" Cover Reveal

How I illustrated the cover of "Tove Under the Tree" (Oct 2025)

Jan 31 • 

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Moleskine Sketchbook Tour (2023-2024)

A peek into a sketchbook completed between 2023 to 2024

Jan 20 • 

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