By Joslyn Schmitt
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The Adventures of Lil Sengi is an illustrated story about a small elephant shrew named Lil Sengi who leaves his home in the desert and travels to a far away forest in the west. Curious and always hungry, Lil Sengi yearns to learn more about the world around him and make many friends along the way. This is an ongoing original project by Minnesota Artist Joslyn Schmitt.

Lil Sengi

Jasper the Grey

Cousin Tanu

Miss Oriole

King Zephyr

Ricky the Reliable

Seer Sengi

Auntie Husky

Cheep Cheep
It all started with a pencil, paper, and an idea. The characters of Lil Sengi continue to evolve and grow one drawing at a time.





Lil Sengi is currently being developed into an artbook, a novel, stickers, clothing, and animation by one Independent Artist in the Midwest.


Joslyn Schmitt AKA “The Jolly Jawbreaker” is a Character Illustrator from Plymouth, MN who specializes in creating whimsical art inspired by anime, curvy women, nature, and cute animals.
Joslyn graduated from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a BFA in Animation and has worn many creative hats such as Animator, Illustrator, Voice Narrator, and UI Designer.
Joslyn’s dream is to grow The Jolly Jawbreaker her full-time career and make Lil Sengi a cultural icon into the world.

