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sarahluann.bsky.social
I make stories full of wonder and whimsy. Illustrator, author, art teacher, reader. She/They
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Trying out skylight…

I’ve been doing some experimenting with block printing on fabric, which is tricky enough as it is. Doing light ink on a dark fabric is a step too far I think, I’m gonna stick with dark ink 😅

This is now a hybrid event! Please join us virtually on 6/14/25! @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social #kidlit @scbwi.bsky.social #kidlitmegafeed #scbwiaccouts

This is something I’ve been saying since highschool, and it’s even more true now than it was then.

It’s on my desk because I keep needing the reminder.

Had way too much fun painting these, I now have a companion cube and Calcifer for my shelves and now I wanna paint more shelfy things.

I bought too many plants at the garden store yesterday and I planted most of them today and I am so very very very tired.

Zero context photo of my next just-for-fun project because why not

This book, FLAP YOUR HANDS, is gorgeous and joyous, and I recommend it highly to anyone who wants to counter the horrible narratives about autism put out by RFK Jr. www.leeandlow.com/books/flap-y...

I AM COMPLETELY CALM

piggybacking off this: the most powerful sales technique in the world, for pretty much all of human history, has been word of mouth. If you like something someone made, TELL YOUR FRIENDS. Tell everyone. Leave reviews. Repost. Talk about it. Link to it and link to the artist. We depend on YOU.

I think we’ve become so used to just sharing stuff on social media (and I definitely include myself in “we”) that we don’t *think* about it. 1/?

Started what was gonna be a quick little project and ended up painting for a couple hours straight. My shoulders and eyes are sore but I think the project is gonna look cool…

I feel like these sketchbook thoughts pair well with my post-it reminder.

Still haven’t found my rhythm on this platform… this is something I’ve been working on though. 🤷‍♀️😆

Been feeling overwhelmed lately, so this is what I’m reminding myself today.

Absolutely loving this book so far.

It’s weird when changing something small has a bigger impact than you realized. Sigh.

Looking for references & resources not cluttered with generative nonsense?? Here's my list! Hope it helps! 🥰 🎨 Me! I have lots of models all fully clothed and SFW, all my links are here: www.adorkastock.com/hub/ 🎨 JookpubStock, nonbinary model clothed poses and costume jookpubstock.com

Sketchidy sketchy sketch next to the inspo… I think I like her so maybe I’ll keep working on it…

You: They did the math. Me: ᵀʰᵉʸ ᵈⁱᵈ ᵗʰᵉ ᵐᵒⁿˢᵗᵉʳ ᵐᵃᵗʰ You: What was that? Me: Nothing. Me three hours later in a whisper: ᴵᵗ ʷᵃˢ ᵃ ᵍʳᵃᵛᵉʸᵃʳᵈ ᵍʳᵃᵖʰ

To those who have joined Bluesky after attending my #scbwiNY25 workshop, I encourage you to check out the links in my Pinned Post, especially my Quickstart Guide for newcomers: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/qu... #BlueSkyTips

If you see this QRP a character with long hair.

SO much amazing art in last night’s Portfolio Browse at #scbwiNY25. What a wonderful way to start the conference!#KidLit

Something to keep in mind when getting feedback on your creative work:

This goes so fucking hard dude

We are pleased to host a giveaway of the picture book WRITE HERE WRITE NOW by @rebeccaglevington.bsky.social illustrated by Andrae Boatta (Capstone). To enter, L + RP and confirm your entry in our Friday weekly update: www.kidlit411.com/2025/01/the-...

THE GHOSTKEEPER book trailer is OUT NOW!! 👻👻 Available wherever books are sold! 📚 Song: Mentors by Fish in a Bridcage youtu.be/cTaWfRGp--M?...