Revisiting an old digital illustration to see if I can redo it fully in watercolor! A quick little study to make myself a little less nervous. #watercolor #kidlitart #snow #winterwoods #sketchbook #wip

Coral Sketch! #watercolor #coralreef #sketchbook #coral #kidlitart #illustrator

Working on a color study that I hope will become a new portfolio piece! #watercolor #illustration #illustrator #kidlitart #picturebookart #kidlitartist #sketchbook

Michael Pham fled Vietnam at the age of 13. He was named bishop of San Diego a month ago. Today, he stood watch at a courthouse: ICE agents were “standing there covered with masks as we walked toward the courtroom. Eventually the agents scattered and went away” timesofsandiego.com/life/2025/06...

I had some leftover watercolor paper and I wanted to do something kind of mindless. Filling up a page in my sketchbook. #watercolor #collage

Coral and Mike are playing TMNT on the switch right now. Happy Father’s Day to all those millennial dads who are passing down their nerdy ways to the next generation. #fathersday

Saw a Vietnam veteran holding a sign today that read “no military parades for draft dodgers”.

My worry-wart mom called me today to give me some advice about going to the protest. “Make sure to wear your sunscreen!” I love my mom!

A little late for Mermay. #mermaid #mermay #kidlitart #illustration #sketchbook

No words but this has gotta go viral. 👇 And if you’re gonna be out there on Saturday be vigilant and quick if you need to lay down or sit ready and don’t let them see your phone. youtu.be/AucHeW6kWKM?...

I did it! I competed an entire 36 page picture book in watercolor! My first time doing a book with traditional media. It was a slog, but I am much happier with how it turned out. I’m going to be showing more of the process and final art soon!

Sketching and painting today. Trying to get some nervous energy to leave my body. #watercolor #sketchbook #kidlitart

Just finished formatting my next picture book!!! Sitting on my patio enjoying the little water garden I made for myself.

Art and artists are an essential element of movement and community building who bring life and creativity to the message of the moment. We’re seeking submissions to help us reach new audiences, enhance our message, and create an impact that will last beyond No Kings Day on June 14: nokings.org/art

If you’re not inserting yourself or friends/family members/pets into your illustrations, are you even making art at all? In all seriousness, we illustrators need to have some cheeky fun in our books once in a while. Any guesses as to who these fairies are? #illustration #kidlitart #fairies

The Authors Guild is assisting its members in the bankruptcy to ensure their rights are protected. You can join the hearing taking place today. Details below. Explainer about the AW&C bankruptcy: authorsguild.org/news/albert-...

I’m going to need a few days to process what Andor means for all of us right now. #andor #starwars

This is sick. We have to fight back against this sort of hate. www.cleveland19.com/2025/05/12/m...

TANK vs TESLA "We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again" - ⁠WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank

A male stoplight parrotfish strikes a pose for the Camera in slow motion #stoplightparrotfish #parrotfishjungle #parrotfishcapitaloftheworld #parrotfish #slowmotion #strikeapose #vogue #protogynoushermaphrodite #supermale #coral #coralhead #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #biscaynebay #coralcity

There is beauty all around us! #forest #wildflowers #spring #snail

I’m really hoping someone at church today says, “May the Force be with you,” so I can say, “and also with you”. #starwars #starwarsday #maythefourth #lutheran #elca

Happy Birthday, Sir. David! www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Sending you a flower (Mayapple) and a heart (Jumpseed) from my morning walk. #wildflowers #forestbathing

How is Andor so dang good?!?!

Happy Independent Bookstore day! Our fave bookstore is Sunbound Books!

Some sort of Tri Force flower! 😆

ICE is detaining international students, visa holders, and green card residents over their First Amendment-protected speech. If you’re in a state with a Democratic attorney general, urge them to push back on Trump’s destruction of due process & protect the right to dissent: bluestatedefiance.org/ice

More Fairy WIP. I feel like I’m getting the hang of watercolor again. Kind of. #kidlitart #wip #watercolor #illustration

1. Leave the Trees Please Benjamin Zephaniah & Melissa Castrillon @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social

Finally found some blooming Trout Lilies in the woods! Happy Easter!

The first posy in a thimble I made, to lift my mood during the pandemic. The flowers are all real. When humans look at plants (even on a screen as here) we recover from stress 60% more quickly & the relaxation response is triggered in our brains. Zoom in if you're strung out🌿

Endpapers! Wish I could go see this one. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

Introducing the Official 50501 Starter Pack! go.bsky.app/A8WgvjQ This is a great way to find your local group, or connect with folks across the People’s Movement. Thanks to one of our CA volunteers for this awesome contribution! 💙

Trillium!

Squirrels Today. #squirrels #sketchbook

Bears today! #sketchbook #bear #bears #drawing #sketch

Sea puppies! #seals #illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #sketchbook

No nazis. No kings. These are not American things!

Do you write picture books but don't know anything about the publication process? Or know a bit but want to know more? This event should be stellar - some great PB creators AND industry pros. #KidLItUK www.scbwi.org/events/secre...

All the tiny beautiful things sprouting up in my woods. It’s not really my woods. But I watch over it. #wildflowers #spring

Added a little color to my 1920’s girls.

Love 1920’s fashion! Even the kiddos were stylin’. #1920s #sketch #sketchbook #1920sfashion #vintagefashion

‘Most authors are not rich, connected, or cushioned. We write because it matters and because we believe it might matter to you too.’ - this is a beautifully well written and very true post. And indeed, all pre-orders and library requests and reviews are pearls beyond price.

What a concept.

The first Redbuds! #spring #redbud