Hey #kidLit illustrators, here’s an idea: let’s big up the #kidLitArt community. Pick another illustrator, not yourself, who is active on Bluesky, who you think is great. Share their work below. I’ll look closely at every reply. 💙❤️ - ThreadSky

brianlarossa.com • 266 days ago

Hey #kidLit illustrators, here’s an idea: let’s big up the #kidLitArt community. Pick another illustrator, not yourself, who is active on Bluesky, who you think is great. Share their work below. I’ll look closely at every reply. 💙❤️

Comments

kelipipo.bsky.social•262 days ago

There are so many awesome illustrators on here, seeing their art always makes my day. For today I have to say @jaimiewhitbread.bsky.social (and because I can’t afford stuff I can hopefully at least get eyes on her book’s crowdfunder)
https://bsky.app/profile/jaimiewhitbread.bsky.social/post/3kut4wjswgf26

brianmcl.com•266 days ago

Anne is quite active here supporting and lifting up the kidlit community. They can also do a lot with a limited palette.
@anneappert.bsky.social
https://bsky.app/profile/anneappert.bsky.social/post/3k2azju4fkx22

anneappert.bsky.social•264 days ago

I missed this yesterday! Thank you so much, Brian. So glad we’ve connected on all the various platforms! 💛

brianmcl.com•264 days ago

Right back atchya!

kellyamangan.bsky.social•265 days ago

1000% I looooove Anne’s color palettes!! They also give amazing portfolio critiques. Have learned so much from them.

anneappert.bsky.social•264 days ago

Aw, thank you so much, Kelly!! It’s been so amazing seeing the work you’ve put into your own art. I’m your number 1 fan! 🥰💛

kellyamangan.bsky.social•264 days ago

🥰☺️🥹🙏

paulettebogan.bsky.social•262 days ago

@barbaradilorenzo.bsky.social https://www.barbaradilorenzo.com/digital.htm

paulettebogan.bsky.social•262 days ago

@stephanieruble.bsky.social

stephanieruble.bsky.social•262 days ago

Thank you, Paulette! 💜

smacquignon.bsky.social•265 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/daniduck.bsky.social

ajbl.bsky.social•266 days ago

Not sure if @mattiasadolfsson.bsky.social has done a kids book, but the fact that no wise art director has yet commissioned a wimmelbilderbuch from him is an almost criminal oversight.
https://bsky.app/profile/mattiasadolfsson.bsky.social/post/3kudqyec5kc2c

dibbarangeen.bsky.social•263 days ago

Hey Brian! I absolutely love @srinidhidraws.bsky.social work!

https://bsky.app/profile/srinidhidraws.bsky.social/post/3krj7p2wlni22

srinidhidraws.bsky.social•263 days ago

Ah thank you so much for the mention reshu!

aliceillustrates.bsky.social•265 days ago

@blackmudpuppy.bsky.social does awesome comic and non-fiction work!!

ericalee.cc•266 days ago

Christine is awesome! https://bsky.app/profile/eychristine.bsky.social/post/3kub6drrgx22d

eychristine.bsky.social•265 days ago

Thank you so much Erica, I really appreciate it!! 💞💞

mdashow.bsky.social•265 days ago

I was just about to add that same postcard to this thread! 😄 I am so in love with Christine's palettes and rendering and how she draws kids! 😍

eychristine.bsky.social•264 days ago

Thank you so so much, that means a lot! ❤️❤️

jeannebowman.bsky.social•265 days ago

https://Kaseysnow.bsky.social is a wonderful illustrator and person- three days a week she is teaching other people how to draw on twitch AND she makes the most incredible illustrations and comics! She is so fun to chat with also!!

sparklemarkers.bsky.social•266 days ago

I think @srinidhidraws.bsky.social has a great style and I'd love to see her b&w work in more chapter books/MG.

https://bsky.app/profile/srinidhidraws.bsky.social/post/3kbx242svni2p

srinidhidraws.bsky.social•266 days ago

Thank you so much for the mention Katherine😭❤️

sparklemarkers.bsky.social•266 days ago

anytime!

ericaleewrites.bsky.social•264 days ago

Ok, truth be told, I'm not an illustrator (hullo, author here! 👋) but I have to give a shout-out to ANOTHER ✨Erica Lee✨ who is a very talented artist that I just met here on Bluesky! Check her out ---> @ericalee.bsky.social

https://bsky.app/profile/ericalee.bsky.social/post/3kubioxiyyc23

ericalee.cc•264 days ago

Ahhh, thank you, Erica!! ❤️

etcharles.bsky.social•266 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/jessieleh.bsky.social

jessieleh.bsky.social•265 days ago

Thanks @etcharles.bsky.social !!

reaganlehman.net•266 days ago

@julianplum.com creates incredible work! They’ve got a remarkable sense of color and texture. I’m dying to see an illustrated nonfiction book from them someday!

reaganlehman.net•266 days ago

Just figured out how to link their postcard in a reply. 😅

julianplum.com•265 days ago

Thank you, Reagan!! I'm dying to illustrate one honestly!! ❤️

nmillerillo.bsky.social•264 days ago

I am game to share. Cleonique's work is great! 🥰

https://bsky.app/profile/cleonique.bsky.social

heddart.bsky.social•266 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/lisadorina.bsky.social I think maybe she does more comics, but her art is lovely ❤️

torikateillo.bsky.social•266 days ago

I adore @breannacarzoo.bsky.social paper cut artwork, her characters are always so cheerful and bright!

breannacarzoo.bsky.social•264 days ago

Thank you so much, Tori! 🥰

torikateillo.bsky.social•266 days ago

(im very new to bluesky and still figuring out how to work my way around the app - havent figured out how to share her amazing artwork here)

kipalizadeh.net•266 days ago

Julian Plum!
https://bsky.app/profile/julianplum.com/post/3kppfu3vwwc2k

kipalizadeh.net•266 days ago

Can I do two? Because I love Shiho Pate's work too ☺️
https://bsky.app/profile/shihopate.bsky.social/post/3kto42pggbs27

brianlarossa.com•266 days ago

I've worked with @shihopate.bsky.social before. She is a total rockstar!

kellyamangan.bsky.social•265 days ago

Omg, yes!!! Shiho’s work always gives me the warm fuzzies. There’s a magic to it.

shihopate.bsky.social•265 days ago

Thank you Kip🥹💛💛

julianplum.com•265 days ago

Thank you Kip! It's an honor from such a skilled illustrator, your work is amazing!

kipalizadeh.net•265 days ago

thanks so much Julian 😊

ferragottiart.bsky.social•266 days ago

@mdashow.bsky.social has really awesome illustration work, and I always see him interacting here on bluesky :)
https://bsky.app/profile/mdashow.bsky.social/post/3kub5w53c3s2d

mdashow.bsky.social•265 days ago

Aww, thank you so much, Andrea! 😊

ferragottiart.bsky.social•265 days ago

Of course !! Love seeing your work :)

teowithdoodles.bsky.social•265 days ago

Shoutout to @samukovaart.bsky.social for having really fun and vibrant characters that scream with emotion! Such joyous illustrations 🌟

samukovaart.bsky.social•263 days ago

Aaaaaah omg!!! Tysm for sharing me Teo 🥹🩷🩷

deborahpaquette.bsky.social•265 days ago

@martapilosio.bsky.social

martapilosio.bsky.social•264 days ago

Aww thank you so much! ❤️

mirkahokkanen.bsky.social•266 days ago

I love @tatjanamaiwyss.bsky.social work. She creates the most adorable little characters. https://bsky.app/profile/tatjanamaiwyss.bsky.social/post/3kubyaluzjl2g

tatjanamaiwyss.bsky.social•265 days ago

Hi Mirka - awe thank you!

alpacasbookshelf.bsky.social•265 days ago

I really love Victoria's work, it's refreshing and funny and cute! I particularly love her watercolor pieces! Here's her recent postcard: https://bsky.app/profile/weyakindesigns.bsky.social/post/3kuassy7yps26

weyakindesigns.bsky.social•265 days ago

Awww, thanks, Alina! 💜

farnaznadim.bsky.social•266 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/cindysykang.bsky.social/post/3kpcv32qgy32j

cindysykang.bsky.social•265 days ago

Thank you for mentioning me Farnaz, I really appreciate it! ❤️

jennicadraws.bsky.social•265 days ago

Totally

weyakindesigns.bsky.social•266 days ago

I love @mariehermansson.bsky.social's beautiful nature illustrations! And she's an amazingly sweet human too. Here is one of her postcards:

mariehermansson.bsky.social•266 days ago

Victoria, you are too kind! Thank you. 😊🙏🏼

odnatamyara.bsky.social•266 days ago

Love works of fellow ABLA illustrator @studiohoffmann.bsky.social 💪

studiohoffmann.bsky.social•263 days ago

Thanks so much, Yaroslava!

alzamon.bsky.social•265 days ago

I've always liked what https://mikehartigan.bsky.social does. 😁

beckettgladney.bsky.social•265 days ago

Heh. I'm not sure how to post a link or visual for another artist, but I'm trying! I really enjoy Lucas Elliott's work:
https://bsky.app/profile/lucaselliottart.bsky.social/post/3kubkg3ahim2b

lucaselliottart.bsky.social•263 days ago

Thank you!

jusabar.bsky.social•265 days ago

@mocculere.com and her childhood stories are delightful!
https://open.substack.com/pub/mocculere/p/comic-37-betrayal?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=1dayw9

mocculere.com•265 days ago

Thank you, Juliana! 🥹💙

studiohoffmann.bsky.social•263 days ago

I was going to comment about @mocculere.com too!

mocculere.com•262 days ago

@studiohoffmann.bsky.social @jusabar.bsky.social Now I'm here blushing! Thank you 🥰

jusabar.bsky.social•262 days ago

She's fantastic, isn't she?

jennbower.bsky.social•263 days ago

@paulajbecker.bsky.social has such a quirky, fun style. Her work always makes me chuckle and is chocked full of details.

parentclub.bsky.social•265 days ago

I think @charlenedraws.bsky.social is very active on bluesky

#kidlitArt

ginaperry.bsky.social•266 days ago

Shouting out Meg Hunt @meghunt.bsky.social who is one of my long-time favorite illustrators. She's always really supportive and we could all learn a lot from her. Plus, we need more #kidlit books with her beautiful art.

sparklemarkers.bsky.social•266 days ago

Meg's work is so good and she has a fantastic sense of color!

weyakindesigns.bsky.social•266 days ago

We graduated from UConn together and were studio-mates our senior year! ☺️ Meg is great!

ginaperry.bsky.social•266 days ago

Cool! I love it when you can see the overlapping circles in our small illustrator world.

meghunt.bsky.social•266 days ago

ah Gina thank you so much!! <3 more than mutual feeling.

paulvinelli.bsky.social•265 days ago

Love your style @meghunt.bsky.social

michellejingchan.bsky.social•261 days ago

Shouting out @creativesojung.bsky.social !! Her work is so soft and beautifully textured, with lots of charming animals and kiddos!

creativesojung.bsky.social•261 days ago

Awww Michelle! Thank you so much💖

eychristine.bsky.social•265 days ago

I love @keishaoak.bsky.social ‘s work!! https://bsky.app/profile/keishaoak.bsky.social/post/3knlnbhohb223

keishaoak.bsky.social•259 days ago

Thanks so much Christine!!!! I love your work as well 💖😊

stacygray.bsky.social•265 days ago

@jennbower.bsky.social has such a distinct and humorous tilt to her illustrations, I love them!

jennbower.bsky.social•263 days ago

OMG!! Stacy! Ya, making me cry! Thanks for the best compliment.

toondoon1010.bsky.social•266 days ago

@johnlechner.bsky.social has been active here since the start and I like his art! 😊

https://bsky.app/profile/johnlechner.bsky.social/post/3k3thk5bs4p2f

johnlechner.bsky.social•266 days ago

Thank you so much! 😊

autumnseybert.bsky.social•265 days ago

Ohhh I love his art 💙

somebodyelsa.bsky.social•262 days ago

Was @denisillustrates.bsky.social mentioned yet? Because he really should be 🥰

denisillustrates.bsky.social•262 days ago

Aw, shucks! Thanks, Elsa! 🥺

srinidhidraws.bsky.social•266 days ago

Absolutely adore @denisillustrates.bsky.social ‘s work!! I love his way of storytelling, so beautiful and fun!!

denisillustrates.bsky.social•266 days ago

I really appreciate that, Srinidhi! 🥺

karammitchell.com•265 days ago

This is a GREAT game! I find so much inspiration from @denisillustrates.bsky.social . His work is so fresh and charming. (I was also going to share @thornockstudios.bsky.social for the same reasons, but someone got him!!)
https://bsky.app/profile/denisillustrates.bsky.social/post/3ku6dbxulw22p

denisillustrates.bsky.social•265 days ago

Thank you so much, Kara! 🌞

karammitchell.com•265 days ago

You bet!

thornockstudios.bsky.social•264 days ago

🥹

svtworks.bsky.social•266 days ago

I've only discovered @jenniferlmeyer.bsky.social from one of the feeds. Cute works and I think I followed due to info on PS and Cara. It's been a blurry week with the IG AI.

jenniferlmeyer.bsky.social•265 days ago

🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵thank you!!!

jenniferlmeyer.bsky.social•265 days ago

@charlenedraws.bsky.social and @marclaming.bsky.social are awesome

marclaming.bsky.social•265 days ago

right back at you Jenn.

jenniferlmeyer.bsky.social•265 days ago

❤️❤️❤️

charlenedraws.bsky.social•266 days ago

@toondoon1010.bsky.social is active here & I love her work!

brianlarossa.com•266 days ago

I'm working with her on a Branches series right now, and she's doing an AMAZING job. 💙❤️

toondoon1010.bsky.social•266 days ago

Thank you, Charlene! 💛💛💛 I love your work and it's so good to interact with you on social media again like this. ✨

charlenedraws.bsky.social•266 days ago

Yayyy!!! I wish you could join us for Kidlitartchat too, I feel bad that the time zone is not good for you 😅

toondoon1010.bsky.social•266 days ago

Yeah! It is more possible when the daylight shift happens but even then I sleep through most of those. 😭

jennicadraws.bsky.social•266 days ago

Wow, so good 🤩

abbymumford.bsky.social•265 days ago

I've long been a big fan of @estrelalourenco.bsky.social Lourenco's work.
https://bsky.app/profile/estrelalourenco.bsky.social/post/3kpug2eadsp2f

estrelalourenco.bsky.social•264 days ago

You’re so kind Abby! Thank you so so much :)

deandrahodge.bsky.social•264 days ago

Always a fan of @theartofadriane.bsky.social and her work! https://bsky.app/profile/theartofadriane.bsky.social/post/3kubfd2fkkt2c

theartofadriane.bsky.social•261 days ago

Ah thank you so much Dee! You’re the best! 🥰

okieelliott.bsky.social•266 days ago

Have you met @alzamon.art ?

https://bsky.app/profile/alzamon.art/post/3ku4sd77iia24

marielaurecouet.bsky.social•266 days ago

@catoliveirastudio.bsky.social is great and gives back to her community!

catoliveirastudio.bsky.social•266 days ago

Aw, thanks, you're pretty great as well 😘

svtworks.bsky.social•265 days ago

I 2nd Cat and 2nd M-Laure

marielaurecouet.bsky.social•265 days ago

@svtworks.bsky.social I was searching for you because I also wanted to nominate you when I realized we weren't yet connected here. Hence, my "friending" you today. @brianlarossa.com i also want to gush about Shirley!

svtworks.bsky.social•265 days ago

Trying to find everyone again in SM🕳️. I tend to wait for everyone to mention others so I can find whomever😄too

modavey.bsky.social•264 days ago

I love the work by @breannacarzoo.bsky.social

kieraillustrations.bsky.social•266 days ago

@ferragottiart.bsky.social is always active and has adorable work!
https://bsky.app/profile/ferragottiart.bsky.social/post/3kubghvp2jb2u

ferragottiart.bsky.social•266 days ago

Ahhh!?!?!? Thank you so much 😭😭😭 I really appreciate it!!! ❤️🙏

jennicadraws.bsky.social•266 days ago

I loved @jbellstudio.bsky.social #kidlitpostcard so much this month: https://bsky.app/profile/jbellstudio.bsky.social/post/3kubeqafyxt2r So softy!!

jbellstudio.bsky.social•265 days ago

Thank you!

jennicadraws.bsky.social•264 days ago

You’re welcome! 😊

studiohoffmann.bsky.social•263 days ago

Yes, I love @jbellstudio.bsky.social ‘s soft style!

kellyamangan.bsky.social•265 days ago

Ok, I’m cheating— but I had to mention one more person— I love Michelle’s soft, dreamy art.
https://bsky.app/profile/michellieart.bsky.social/post/3kazovsulye25

michellejingchan.bsky.social•261 days ago

I’m so late to the party here, but thank you so much Kelly!! 💜

kellyamangan.bsky.social•266 days ago

I love Denis's style and colors so much. https://bsky.app/profile/denisillustrates.bsky.social/post/3kuax54hjz22h

jennicadraws.bsky.social•266 days ago

So good

denisillustrates.bsky.social•266 days ago

Thank you so much, Kelly! 🥺

danmembiela.bsky.social•266 days ago

I think Rachel Elliot is great!

okieelliott.bsky.social•266 days ago

DAN!! thank you i think YOU are great!

dhoover.art•264 days ago

Oh my gosh, too many to mention, but off the top of my head, I really like @johnlechner.bsky.social
https://johnlechner.com/

johnlechner.bsky.social•264 days ago

Thank you so much! 😊

joshuachennault.com•266 days ago

@torikateillo.bsky.social has incredibly charming illustrations with great use of texture and vibrant colors.

torikateillo.bsky.social•265 days ago

Aww thanks @joshuachennaultart.bsky.social !!! ☺️✨

shihopate.bsky.social•266 days ago

Thank you Brian! You probably already know but @charlenedraws.bsky.social is super duper talented + has been so helpful💛 Also a shout-out to @farnaznadim.bsky.social and her gorgeous illos✨ I met her through SCBWI SoCal monthly Illustrators meet-up and she always asks for feedback + keep improving!

farnaznadim.bsky.social•266 days ago

Thank you!! I really appreciate it!!! 🙏❤

shihopate.bsky.social•265 days ago

💛💛💛

brianlarossa.com•266 days ago

💙❤️

jennicadraws.bsky.social•266 days ago

Such a fan of @charlenedraws.bsky.social and also huge fan of @shihopate.bsky.social ❤️

shihopate.bsky.social•265 days ago

Thank you🥹💛💛

theartofpuro.bsky.social•265 days ago

I love @davidbuist.bsky.social art

davidbuist.bsky.social•265 days ago

Wow, thanks @theartofpuro.bsky.social , another great one to check out is @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social

jonscrazyblues.bsky.social•265 days ago

Aw, thanks Dave! I’m trying to be more active here! :)

stephanieruble.bsky.social•265 days ago

@dtdelosh.bsky.social is active on Bluesky, is helpful, boosts other artists, and makes wonderful art.
https://bsky.app/profile/dtdelosh.bsky.social/post/3kub57ve3hd2r

dtdelosh.bsky.social•265 days ago

Thanks sooooo much Stephanie!

stephanieruble.bsky.social•265 days ago

You’re welcome!

bluejaryn.bsky.social•265 days ago

Well, I'm just gonna ditto @anneappert.bsky.social as someone else already beat me to it!

anneappert.bsky.social•264 days ago

Thank you, Blue! 💛💛💛

bluejaryn.bsky.social•265 days ago

I also have another though - @stephlaubooks.com

https://bsky.app/profile/stephlaubooks.com/post/3krjy536wfc2v

stephlaubooks.com•265 days ago

Aww, thanks 🥰

palomaotoole.bsky.social•255 days ago

I love Martina’s work

https://bsky.app/profile/lamartinaart.bsky.social/post/3kkexjzbus52g

lamartinaart.bsky.social•255 days ago

Thanks so much Paloma, this means a lot 🧡 And the admiration is mutual!

kalyquarles.bsky.social•264 days ago

I'm such a fan of @srinidhidraws.bsky.social! Here characters are superb and she always injects so much fun into the details!

https://bsky.app/profile/srinidhidraws.bsky.social/post/3kuaxlil2e22e

srinidhidraws.bsky.social•264 days ago

Ah thanks for the mention Kaly ❤️

boringstorybook.com•265 days ago

Great idea! I (and my 1st grader) really enjoy @johnlechner.bsky.social ‘s art, particularly his delightful frogs! #kidlitart

https://johnlechner.com.

johnlechner.bsky.social•265 days ago

Thanks so much! 🐸🍄🌿

julianplum.com•265 days ago

Reagan Lehman, who is the example I use for people when I'm talking about incredible watercolor art! Her work is soft, warm, and full of so much personality!

https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qmhfnm2lp4mstot5z4mvv7z4/bafkreibfu2siduls2vqitjufnrxljaxs32us2gqzamry2usvxjcbmnevdy@jpeg

brianlarossa.com•265 days ago

I met Reagan at the Highlights Foundation earlier this year! 😁

julianplum.com•265 days ago

Highlights is so cool for stuff like that!! Reagan is as cool a person as she is an illustrator and truly one of the most thoughtful and intentional creators I know. She's wonderful 😊

denisillustrates.bsky.social•266 days ago

I love @thornockstudios.bsky.social 's work! It's so clean, classic, and full of charm.

mariehermansson.bsky.social•265 days ago

I second that! I was going to share Chris's profile as well. 😊👍🏼

denisillustrates.bsky.social•265 days ago

Great minds think alike! Haha

thornockstudios.bsky.social•264 days ago

I’m blushing!

studiohoffmann.bsky.social•263 days ago

I was going to comment about @thornockstudios.bsky.social also!

thornockstudios.bsky.social•264 days ago

Oh. @teowithdoodles.bsky.social Definitely. Chefs kiss!

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