About Tiny Toes Design and Brett Blumenthal

Nature-Inspired Art, Books + Gifts — Created for Parents Who Want Something More

Tiny Toes Design is my collection of nature-inspired watercolor art, children's books, and gifts — created for parents who want something more intentional than mass-market decor. As an internationally award-winning artist, I design work that is softer, more timeless, and less cutesy than much of what's out there, helping families create calm, thoughtful spaces connected to the natural world their children are growing up to love.

This is not gallery art that happens to feature animals. It's artwork designed from the start for the way children and families actually live — made to be loved from the earliest years and kept long after.

The Story Behind Tiny Toes Design

Tiny Toes Design began when I was pregnant with my son and struggled to find artwork that felt right for his room — pieces that would appeal to him while still feeling beautiful to me. Much of what I found felt overly cartoonish, generic, or disposable. I wanted artwork that felt more timeless, artful, and connected to the natural world I've always loved. So I began creating it myself.

Because I've always been passionate about animals, wildlife, and the environment, I naturally wanted the art to reflect the beautiful creatures that share our world. And having our very own little lion — Diablo, our red-headed tabby — I cleverly incorporated him into each piece for the nursery.

After my son was born, my artwork became the focus of our daily wake-up ritual. To this day, he loves animals and continues to enjoy my work. Seeing the joy the art brings him — and how his face lights up during our conversations — has made every second spent on those pieces worth it.

Art Designed to Grow With Your Child

As a mom and artist, I know how meaningful it can be to create a space that feels thoughtful, beautiful, and loved. I create artwork that fits a range of styles — from classic to modern, colorful to neutral — and is designed to grow with your child over time. While many pieces begin in nurseries, the collection spans far beyond those earliest years.

From safari animals and ocean life to dinosaurs, space, national parks, and imaginative worlds — every piece is created by hand using watercolor, pencil, marker, and pastel, and designed to spark curiosity and a lasting sense of wonder. Children's spaces don't have to be filled with disposable decor. My hope is that the art you bring home is something your family genuinely keeps.

Loved by thousands of families across the U.S. and beyond, Tiny Toes Design is a brand parents return to again and again — for baby showers, birthdays, and the spaces they're building with intention.

Art That Gives Back — For the World Your Child Will Inherit

I believe the spaces we create for children should reflect our values, not just our aesthetics. That's why giving back is built into every purchase at Tiny Toes Design. A minimum of 10% of proceeds supports causes protecting the animals and natural places your child is growing up to love — from wildlife welfare to environmental stewardship.

When you buy from Tiny Toes Design, you're not just decorating a room. You're helping ensure the creatures on those walls still roam the earth.

Use #myartgivesback to share that your purchase is making a difference.

Let's Create Something Meaningful for Your Family

Whether you're designing a nursery, searching for the perfect baby shower gift, or looking for art that will grow with your child — I'd love to help. Every piece is created with care, and I'm always happy to answer questions or create something custom for your family.

With gratitude,
Brett