Whimsy Clips’ mission is to provide affordable, high-quality illustrations for educational, personal, and commercial use.
All artwork is delivered in high resolution (300 DPI) and includes both color and black-and-white versions, making it easy to use across a wide range of creative projects.
Clip Art by Laura Strickland
Whimsy Clips was founded by Laura Strickland, an illustrator with over 20 years of professional experience.
Laura began illustrating professionally in 1999, creating artwork and animations primarily for digital greeting cards. Over time, it became clear there was a growing need for accessible, affordable licensing options for digital illustrations—particularly for educators and small businesses. That need ultimately led to the creation of Whimsy Clips.
Before launching Whimsy Clips, Laura operated a website dedicated to providing free clip art for teachers. This allowed educators to create engaging classroom lessons while giving Laura the opportunity to refine her skills and grow as an artist.
How Whimsy Clips Began
1999 – Laura began creating digital illustrations and animations, often featuring whimsical animals, for online greeting cards.
2010 – Teachers began reaching out, asking to use her artwork in classroom lessons—and Laura happily said yes.
2011 – After spending time in classrooms, it became clear that teachers had a significant need for quality clip art. Laura worked extensively to provide free resources as Teachers Pay Teachers began rapidly growing.
2011–2012 – Laura transitioned from primarily illustrating animals to creating kid-focused artwork that young students could better relate to.
Late 2012 – Teacher-authors increasingly requested high-resolution artwork for use in commercial resources.
Early 2013 – Whimsy Clips was officially launched, and Laura began licensing high-resolution clip art for educational and commercial use.
Whimsy Clips Today
Today, Whimsy Clips licenses artwork beyond the education space. You’ll find Whimsy Clips illustrations used in:
Teacher-created resources
Doctor and dental offices
Daycare centers and camps
Small businesses and creative brands
Whimsy Clips has grown into a small company dedicated to meeting the licensing needs of creators while maintaining affordability and quality. Much of this growth has been shaped by the encouragement, feedback, and support of educators over the years.
It is our hope that opening each Whimsy Clips file feels a little like opening a gift—and that it brings a smile to your face.
