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Children's book Illustrator Rep'd by Deborah Warren at East West Lit. Japanese + based in USA. アメリカで絵本のイラストレーターをしています。お仕事のご依頼ご相談は↓webからお願いします。 💛Portfolio: shihopate.com
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#arttrain, 🚂💛🎨💛 @lisajhancock.bsky.social @momisdrawing.bsky.social @bshum79.bsky.social @susischaeferart.bsky.social @anooshasyed.com Thank you @ferragottiart.bsky.social 🥹🫰 #kidlitart #illustration

Some more Elf knight progress. 🛡️ #wip #sculpting #sculpture #folklore #elf #arttoy

Happy Valentine's Day💛💛💛 #kidlitart #illustration

Been sketching some mech's daily :)

Since Bluesky has videos now, here's my fairy garden I adopted from my daughter because she grew out of it. I added tiny succulents and used acorn hats as planters✨ #fairygarden #garden #succulents

Aaaabsolutely LOVE!

Hi! I’m new here, this is me drawing a worm 💜 If you make art say hi!

🎉Thank you to all who joined us for our most recent webinar, The Power of Connection, Community & Civics in Children’s Books! 📚Watch a full recording, learn more about the webinar's featured titles, and access our free & downloadable educator resources: www.leeandlow.com/blog/watch-t...

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m a children’s book author/illustrator trying to get my act together, working on updating my site with recent work—like this illustration inspired by my son learning to growl. Say hi if you think I might be a good fit for one of your projects. Thanks! #kidlitart #kidlit

Goooorgeous!!

Hi, #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Mayumi, Japanese kidlit illustrator who loves to draw nature, children and magical stories. #kidlit #kidlitart Rep'd by lovely @essiewhite.bsky.social at @stormliterary.bsky.social 🌐 mayumi-sasage.info

Stepping Into Spring #CCVerditerBlue #colour_collective #illustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #spring #springiscoming #grahamhowie

Hello! So happy to share this snow day illustration for this February #KidLitArtPostcard Day from my new book, SAFE CROSSING. I'm Kari Percival and I illustrate picture books. Teresa Kietlinski @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social represents me. Visit me at karipercival.com. #kidlitart #kidlitmega

- "Sumptuous in text and image... Percival celebrates the wonder of biodiversity - alongside the passion and hard work that animate conservation efforts."- PW. Thrilled to share this #starredreview for SAFE CROSSING, about #amphibianconservation volunteers. Thank you, #publishersweekly! #kidlit

I spy #BoardBooks from @barefootbooks.bsky.social @childsplaycharity.bsky.social @childsplaybooks.bsky.social @flowerpotpress.bsky.social & @nosycrowus.bsky.social too! www.slj.com/story/newsfe...

Ahhh the characters are SO ADORABLE💛💛 Cant wait to read thisss✨

I think I successfully made a Starter Pack… I may have missed a few (more like a ton) Latinx KidLit Creators. If you wish to be added or removed please let me now! Comment section and DMs are open. #kidlit go.bsky.app/Ug7wAZg

I'm so excited for #bluesky but it feels like the first day at a new school in a way. I'm a Mexican designer-turned-illustrator with a lifelong passion for #kidlit and #childrensillustration. I would love to meet more people on this platform who share a love for beautiful children's books.

Hey, it's my first #kidlitartpostcard day on Bluesky! I'm Zoë, an author-illustrator from Québec, Canada. I like drawing kids being kids, the joyful chaos of daily life, silly animals, fish with robot legs, and sundry nonsense. www.zoevsrobots.com for more fun, and all the details 🫶 #kidlitart

Werner Herzog meets Magic School Bus! Frog and Toad on the Riviera! Check out all the very cool spring titles from one of our favorite small publishers @transitbooks.bsky.social #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/02/06/p...

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm currently seeking the right project to put my nostalgic and playful stamp on. [email protected] maddyvian.com

Hi #KidlitArtPostcard day✨ I am Shiho, a Japanese Illustrator living in USA. ✏️ Portfolio is shihopate.com ✏️ Represented by Deborah Warren at East West Literary Agency ✏️ I love using mustard yellow, purple, textures, humor and heart when I'm illustrating #kidlitart

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm a Canadian cartoonist interested in more fun, funny, adventures. Yesterday I was struck with the idea to make a winter mermaid and this popped into my head. Having fun with a limited palette. brianmcl.com

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! And happy February. I love illustrating detailed scenes with quirky characters. I’m open for picture books and illustrated MG novels. Check out my portfolio at kirstenmcgonigalart.com . Rep’d by @beccalangton.bsky.social of Darley Anderson Illustration. #kidlit

Hello #kidlitartpostcard I am a Puertorrican artist in San Juan 🖤 My portfolio - rosacolonguerra.com/childrens-illustration

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm an author and illustrator who loves to show ALL the emotions in picture books (usually through cute animals and monsters). This art is from THE KING OF BOOKS, available July'25 from @mackidsbooks.bsky.social More of my work at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlitart #kidlit

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! Marching into February with all my friends, saying hello to all the ADs & editors & clients of all stripes looking for merrymaking! See more of my portfolio: danamariehosler.com Rep’d by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Mike Petrik, author and illustrator of graphic novels, picture books, and board books! Portfolio - www.mikepetrik.com Agent Teresa Kietlinski at @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social #kidlitillustration #childrensbooks #illustration #illustrationartists #kidlitart #kidlit

Phew 😰 The doomscrolling has been in full effect this month so how about something more peaceful. Hi #kidlitartpostcard, I’m Chris, a mixed Korean American illustrator. Color, texture, a kaleidoscope of different people and cultures, these are the things that keep me creating.

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids. Portfolio - charlenechua.com Agent - Tracy Marchini, BookEnds Literary #kidlitart #art

Hello new and old #kidlit - Tomorrow is #KidLitArtPostcard day! You can read all about the monthly #kidlitart event here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard

Just remembered #kidlitartpostcard is this Thursday! I’ll be browsing them all per usual. Our all time record on Bluesky was 341 postcards. Can we beat it?

OMGGG💛💛💛

“Let me see yo Footwork”

Ohhh I want to read this✨ And totally want to snorkel in the ocean again now🤩