Take time to notice the bugs. #sundaysketch #sketchbook #kidlitart #illustrator

On a warm night, the Harvest Moon whispers to those who listen. I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator, bringing that same sense of wonder to the stories I illustrate. Learn more at thornockstudios.com or contact my agent, Lori Steel, at steelworksliterary.com. Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

Huzzah @thornockstudios.bsky.social & María Coco for their 2025 Original Art Exhibition @soi128.bsky.social acceptance! Chris' debut illo'd PB, BRAVE OLD BLUE (words @colleenmuske.bsky.social) and María Coco's TWO books: CATS LOVE BOOKS, TOO (Bloomsbury) & A SOUND IN THE NIGHT (RISE/PRH). #kidlitart

Kid lit art postcards tomorrow!

A new semester is starting this week and I have been thinking a lot about this. Tomorrow on Substack.

Big discoveries for #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hi, I’m Chris a picture book illustrator. If you are curious you can dig into thornockstudios.com or contact my agent: Lori Steel – steelworksliterary.com #illustrator #kidlitart #dinosaurs #fossildig

It’s the weekend, no being grumpy.

Posting tomorrow.

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard day! This old pup has both ears up and an eye on the horizon. Hi I’m Chris, an illustrator of picture books and covers. thornockstudios.com Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social steelworksliterary.com #illustrator #kidlitart #dogsofinstagram

“Is this a good drawing?” my student asks in class. Good question. It’s complicated.

Summer solstice snooze. #sundaysketchbook #sketch #kidlitart #illustrator

#sundaysketch takes us on the water. #sketchbook #sketch #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #illustrator

When someone gives you advice, the opposite might also be true.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Diana, an illustrator who loves scratchy pencil lines, fancy shoes and balloons 🎈 I’ve been a bit absent from most socials while I finish my children’s illustration program in Barcelona and work on my portfolio but will be back soon!

Paws, claws, and tails in tow- a quiet procession starts to grow. Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! See more at thornockstudios.com Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social at Steelworks Literary.

Looking forward to tomorrow and everyone posting their kidlit postcards.

Sundays are for sketching your pups.

Posting tomorrow on Substack.

Something new! I just launched a Substack called OFFICE HOURS, a newsletter about the creative process, making a living as an artist, and all the weird, wonderful stuff that happens in the studio and sometimes the classroom. Free!

Ocean breeze on a #sundaysketch. #sketchbook #sketch #kidlitartist #illustrator #kidlitart

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’ve got lemons, questions, and maybe a little mystery. Curious? So are they. See more at thornockstudios.com — represented by the fabulous Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com.

Eeeeeeee. Postcards in the morning.

Today’s #sundaysketch stinks. #sketch #sketchbook #skunk #kidlitillustrator #illustrator

#sundaysketch with a spring in the step. #kidlitart #illustrator

Always fun work!

Such a great idea.

Color!!!

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! My name is Marie, an illustrator bringing all kinds of nature stories to life for amazing authors & their equally amazing publishers! Get in touch w/ your book project! 💚 📚 Rep'd by @CarynWiseman @AndreaBrownLit 📚 www.MarieHermanssonIllustration.com #kidlit #kidlitart

All aboard! It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day, and these good boys and girls are off to school! When I was a kid, dogs would sometimes crash recess, causing chaos. Maybe today’s lesson is ‘How to Cause the Best Kind of Mayhem’! What’s on their school schedule? 🐕✨

Happy Book Birthday! Words by @colleenmuske.bsky.social pics by me. Published by Sleeping Bear Press. Find it wherever you get your books. #kidlit

#sundaysketch is working up a sweat. #sketchbook #sketch #illustrator #kidlitart #kidlitartist

I am doing lots of research for this project. I am thrilled to share that I am working on a lovely story by Amy Hest and published by Neal Porter Books/Holiday House. Thanks to everyone involved, especially my agent Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social ! #booknews #kidlitartist #kidlitart

#kidlitartpostcard day is always a highlight. Hello, I’m Chris a picture book illustrator. Agent Lori Steel @steelworksliterary Web thornockstudios.com

Very excited to share with Brave Old Blue, with lovely text by @colleenmuske.bsky.social and pictures by me. Published by Sleeping Bear Press and available April 1. Excited for y’all to see it. #kidlit #picturebook

Only good boys for #sundaysketch. #sketchbook #sketch #kidlitart #illustrator

#sundaysketch for today.

Let’s see what is cooking for #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Hello, I’m Chris, an illustrator of picture books. Websites - Thornockstudios.com Agent - Lori Steel Steelworksliterary.com #illustrator #kidlitillustrator #picturebooks #childrensbooks

So excited for you all to read this lovely story by Megan. This will be, no doubt, a pleasure to draw! Thanks to Random Hoise Studio and my agent Lori @steelworksliterary.bsky.social ! #kidlit #illustration #kidlitart

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?

Bad dog for today’s #sundaysketch. Included the shape prompt. #sketchbook #sketch #drawing #pencildrawing #graphitedrawing #illustration #illustrator #kidlitart

This smiley chap appeared in my sketchbook for my #sundaysketch. #sketchbook #kidlitillustrator #kidlitart #pencildrawing #illustration

Today’s #sundaysketch is nautical themed. I included the initial abstract wash. They all begin with no other idea than the random shape. #sketching #sketchbook #illustrator #kidlitartist #kidlitart

So looking forward to you seeing Brave Old Blue this April. #kirkusreviews posted “A heartwarming charmer.” @colleenmuske.bsky.social wrote a tender story that was so fun to illustrate. You can preorder wherever you buy your books. Giddy up! #kidlit #childrensbooks #sleepingbearpress

A little lass for today’s #sundaysketch. I’ve included the initial wash which was put down first a few weeks ago. No plan, just random shapes. #illustrator #illustration #sketchbook #kidlitartist

To say I’m excited is an understatement. This is a wonderful story and I can’t wait to share my contribution. Thank you Anne Schwartz Books and @steelworksliterary.bsky.social! #booknews #kidlit #illustrator

Trying something new this year for my #sundaysketch. Working in a seeded sketchbook. That is, I lay down a random set of washes, then play the game of trying to find an image from the shapes. Here are before and after. #sketchbook #sketch #kidlitart #illustrator

I like to make illuminated meeting notes. #sketchbook #sketch #illustration #kidlitart #illustrator

May 2025 be full of new discoveries. Hello, I’m Chris, an illustrator of picture books. Ring my agent Lori Steel at Steelworks Literary for inquiries. Websites - Thornockstudios.com Steelworksliterary.com #KidLitArtPostcard #illustrator #kidlitillustrator #picturebooks

Happy #sundaysketch and Happy Holidays. #sketchbook #sketch #illustrator #kidlitart

Added a lil temporary (?) logo to the website. #logodesign #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #thornockstudios