Publishers aren’t just looking for beautiful illustrations; they want artists who can bring stories to life in a way that resonates with young readers, and know HOW to create publishing specific artwork. Thread: #kidlit

I find myself trying to be positive out of spite and I think, for the first time in my life, it's working

January is #MuslimHeritageMonth and it is all about celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of Muslim communities. Here are some books I love from Muslim creators (including myself!) #kidlit ⬇️🌙📖

Drew this a few years back when things were almost as bleak as they are today. The thirst grows ever stronger for the rich nectar of the oligarchy

You are not immune to propaganda. #art

Is this confirmation bias when I keep thinking that the universe is sending me a hundred signs a week to leave LA lol

Having to coffee shop since we haven't had power since 8pm last night (and estimated time it'll be back is 10pm today lol) and I need to know why gen x and boomers watch videos on their phones at full volume in public. I NEED to know, like this is a common sense no-no, isn't it?!!?

I co-wrote a book w/ one of my best friends! A Party of Colors is a board book filled w/ fun, humor & STEAM elements for the youngest of readers Co-author: Bayan Lahham Illust: @oliviaaserr.bsky.social Thank you Alexandra @charlesbridge.bsky.social & superstar agent @btaylorbooks.bsky.social 🚗🫧

I miss shoveling snow man I’m not built for this city

Is anything getting better anywhere? Or is it really just downhill from here now I gotta know before I put all this effort in okay

I love the heart attack my pinterest has when I'm working on a few different projects, including a children's book, some vis dev, costume pieces for two fantasy characters, and the ever-present need for a drastic hair transformation.

I don't actually know what to post here. I suppose sketches and such would be good, but everything is under NDA 😅 Most of my opinions are a little extreme for main, I worry...

ATTN all Active TAG members in Good Standing. Starting at noon today, ballots were emailed to vote on ratification. Voting is open until Sun., Dec. 22 at 11:59 p.m. To learn more about the tentative contract, go to www.tagnegotiations2024.com/ratification #StandWithAnimation #Vote4Animation

📚 The NYPL's Best Books of 2024 lists have some familiar titles on them... 🥳 Congrats to @kimjohnson.bsky.social @karolitadotcom.bsky.social @maishawrites.bsky.social @annclezotte.bsky.social @oliviaaserr.bsky.social Debbie Levy @esofii.bsky.social @aimeelucido.bsky.social 🥳

Insha'allah, No, Maybe So by Rhonda Roumani & @oliviaaserr.bsky.social www.bookelicious.com/book/95707/i...

The Animation Guild has a tentative agreement with the AMPTP- AAA WHAT DOES THAT MEAN!!! in order to save myself some time explaining what a ratification vote is/does, I made a complicated and kind of ugly flow chart, to hopefully make things less complicated and ugly for the average person.

There's nothing I love more than the library. The central LAPL location downtown was actually my 2nd choice for wedding venue. They have an entire maker space. With LASERS and literally everything. And it's FREE. I go, bring my headphones and iPad, grab 6 children's books and doodle. It's glorious.

I shared some of my animation work but here's my #kidlit work! I love illustrating fantasy, spooky, & diverse stories! I'm also interested in more MG and YA covers! 🎨 www.oliviaaserr.com/booksandcovers rep'd by Jennifer March-Soloway @marchsoloway.bsky.social at ABLA @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Why does this continue to be true lol

How BlueSky looks right now

A perfect bite on what's going on with us in animation right now!

I've made the switch! Here's a lil intro: I'm Olivia, a queer WOC artist for animation. I've painted and designed backgrounds for animation for 9 years, such as DTVA's The Ghost + Molly McGee, Netflix's We Lost Our Humans, CN's Victor + Valentino, and many more. I'm happy to be here!