Have you ever seen a golden doodle runnnn 🐶 #kidlitart #childrensillustrations

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Gnarly branch using one pan. The color is called “frog’s breath” from an Etsy store based in Thailand. It has such an interesting tone when dark bark color changes to a green gray with water. Brush from Lebenzon brushes.

First attempt at using Nicker Poster Colors. Gouache is harder than I thought 😭 Got any tips? #gouache #art

Character sketching and mixing different colors to get a richer skin hue. Do you mix or do you just use the color straight from the pan/tube? #kidlitart

I cannot stress enough how bookkeeping is a skill a creative must learn early. #kidlitartist

A curious little seahorse for #kidlitartpostcard day 🌊 I’m an illustrator living in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina USA. Looking for representation and projects: picture books, and MG and YA covers/interiors.

One of my oldest artwork. I drew this in 2009 when I first bought my Copics. It’s my very first marker art. It’s cool to see how my style has changed since. I started with watercolors ~10 years later and then digital last year. Let’s see your old pieces! I’d love to see them. #kidlit #illustrator

Who’s going to #scbwiCarolina’s fall retreat? Me too!

Do you do this too? Pic of me from 2014 at a restaurant while waiting for my food to come.

A bad storm is brewing. Better get your boots on. ☔️ It’s #kidlitartpostcard day. 🙂 Rep: @kellydhouse.bsky.social At: @thetobiasagency.bsky.social

Hello May #kidlitartpostcard 📖 I’m open to new PB and chapter book projects, I’d love to work with you! Here’s a little preview from my upcoming (and first!) board book - GOLF BABY ⛳️ written by Diane Adams, publishes May 27th

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I am a children’s illustrator based in NC, USA looking for representation. I work in both traditional and digital watercolors and love illustrating Asian and AAPI cultures. Aside from depicting traditions/ the family unit, I love exploring fantastical elements as well.

This is so exciting! First time entering this year. Good luck to all of us who are hoping for good news 💕

Feeling the tiktok ban this morning, so I thought I’d post my first video here in Bluesky — only to be unable to post any videos. Videos are not even visible for me to select for upload. So here’s a picture instead, whomp whomp. #booktok

Check this out! #childrensillustrator

Who? Who? Chonky baby owl wants to know 🦉 Weekend musings on cheap sketchbook. Watercolors: A.Gallo Brush: Lebenzon small kolinsky #childrensillustrations #scbwi #kidlitart

Happy 1st kidlitartpostcard of 2025! I’m a Filipino American children’s illustrator based NC, USA! I love amplifying AAPI stories, whether PB, MG or YA. I’d especially love to be considered for fantastic myths and fables, specially if the lore is based in Asia. My website is at marikris.com

One of the things I want to do more in 2025 is buy art books for inspiration and reference. Studio Ghibli is one of my ultimate inspirations. #childrensillustrator #kidlitartist

She’s so cute 🥺🥺🥺 I had to wait till she was completely dry and then packed her up this morning. If you’re looking for artwork for the coming new year, please save the first pic with my info and email me with a description of the art you need. #blueskyartists #ncartists #petportrait

Did this a few months ago when I first started using gouache. It’s definitely different from watercolor, even if it has similarities. Here’s my doodle Comet playing with a butterfly 🦋 Do you like watercolors or gouache more? #gouache #childrensbookillustration

Artists — do you love granulating watercolors? Here’s a side by side comparison swatches of @danielsmithartistsmaterials Green With Envy set vs @schmincke_official Super Granulation “Shire” set. #watercolors #artists #paintswatches

The fact that they haven’t even dried yet but I can literally see that this set of greens from Daniel Smith watercolors and I are going to be besties. They are separating into beautiful colors. What’s your favorite green? #art #watercolors #childrensillustrations

One house portrait art commission done! I love when they request for extra details like this cute puppy. My client is gifting this to her friend (so sweet!) Imagine getting gifted a custom watercolor. Wouldn’t you like to receive a house portrait for Christmas? 🎄 #houseportrait

Happy #KidLitPostcard Day! I’m a children’s illustrator based in NC USA interested in picture books, MG and YA. You can see my work in print in Yobe Qui’s The Missing Red Envelopes, a middle grade novel about two sisters celebrating Lunar New Year with their family. Or visit marikris.com

I’m in this stage in the middle of art commissions where I look at my work and I seriously think about all my past decisions and wonder why I keep making art. You’re an artist if you know this feeling 🫠 #ncartist #childrensillustrator #watercolorpainting

Opened up one of my watercolor blocks and what do I see? A story that I forgot to finish telling. This was probably from 4-5 years ago. #childrensillustration #mushroomart

I paint in both traditional and digital watercolor media. Can you spot the digital painting? #artist #childrensillustrator

Remember that you are a business even though you’re an artist. You need an agreement. You also need a retainer/advance/deposit. Make sure the payment terms are in your contract. You should also use questionnaires so that you don’t have to type your questions every time. Time is money :) #artists

One of the pet portraits I had a ton of fun painting. What a cutie pie! #petportraits #childrensillustrators #watercolorpainting

Prayers for all of us #childrensillustrators starting from scratch here at Bluesky 🙏

Shout out to all the cdrama lovers on Bluesky! This is a reimagined scene I painted from #TheLegendOfSheLi, one of the best xianxia I’ve ever seen 💕

Went to SCBWI-Carolina’s fall conference this past weekend and I’m just so energized to create more work for my portfolio. I really enjoyed Portfolio Fest and now I’m wondering why I don’t go to a conference more often 😅 #scbwi #kidlitartist #childrensillustrator

Can’t believe how long it’s been since I colored this mermaid! 2008! #childrensillustrations #mermay #copicsketch #markerart #scbwi

Here I am, a children’s illustrator looking to connect with more people from the publishing and art industry 💕 If you see this and this is you, I’d love to be in your network! #kidlit #scbwi

Here’s hoping this portfolio piece would get me to the #kidlit section of BlueSky. Titled, “Kadenang Bulaklak Para Sa Kalabaw” (Filipino). Translated: “A Flower Chain for The Carabao.”