Hello, new followers! I'm a New England children's book author/illustrator. THE KING OF BOOKS is my latest picture book. I also started #KidLitArtPostcard (the next date is Thursday, January 8th!). Side dish of a pug named Hank.

Hi, I’m Ana Paola. Sharing my #KidLitArtPostcard 🌟 A quiet winter moment and a bright star.🌟 I love illustrating children’s books and gentle visual stories, and I’m hoping to collaborate on new kidlit and editorial projects next year. Portfolio: anapaoglz.carrd.co #kidlitart #childrensillustration

I finally updated my profile image. I’d been searching for a visual direction that truly felt like mine… and today I finally found it. ✨ #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensillustration #pastelart #cuteillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator

I’m taking a screenwriting course (shop.zepfilms.com ) and adapting what works for a web novel ✨. Making good progress — I even hate the fictional ex-boyfriend already 😅. First attempt, but the process is helping. More soon ✨📚

✨Old illustration, but with new lettering!✨ These little witches are still some of my favorites 🧙‍♀️💜 Had to give them a bit of extra magic for the season 🎃👻 #HalloweenArt #SpookySeason #CuteWitches #HalloweenIllustration #WitchyVibes #LetteringArt #ArtGlowUp #DigitalArt #CuteArt #KidLitArt #Halloween

I'm just going to look for one reference. (Three hours later: I’ve seen 80 images and drawn nothing.) 🤭😁

#PortfolioDay 💫 I’m Ana Paola, a kidlit illustrator from Mexico 🇲🇽 I love capturing childhood, curiosity, imagination & the magic in ordinary days ✨ anapaoglz.carrd.co

I’ve got a bunch of drawings I never posted… so let’s start fixing that 😅 #KidLitArt #Illustration #ChildrensIllustration #KidLitArtist #IllustratorsOnInstagram #KidLitCommunity

✨ It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Ana Paola González, a Mexican illustrator actively looking for freelance kidlit projects. 📚 Picture books | 🎨 Board books | 📕 Covers | 🖍️ Editorial Portfolio: anapaoglz.carrd.co #kidlitart #childrensillustration

Happy Wednesday #KidLit friends. Tomorrow (through Friday) is #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm extending the event a bit to account for the Yom Kippur holiday. www.ginaperry.com/postcard

Two rejections down, two more to go, feels like I’m collecting agency rejections like trading cards 😅 Anyone else noticing how quiet editorial is right now? #KidLitArt #Illustrators #PublishingCommunity

✨ It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Ana Paola González, a Mexican illustrator. This month, I’m looking for new opportunities, especially in picture books, board books, and early readers. Let’s create something wonderful together! ✨See more here: anapaoglz.carrd.co #kidlitart #childrensillustration

Yesterday was back to school 📚✏️ so I made this little drawing of a girl in her uniform 👧✨ Who else remembers that first day feeling? 🎒 #BackToSchool #ChildrensIllustration #KidsArt #Illustration #Drawing #SchoolDays

✨ A tender little portrait: meet Gabrielito 💕👶 #ChildrensIllustration #KidLitArt #IllustrationForKids #PictureBookArt #KidLitArtist #IllustratorsOnInstagram #ChildrensBooks #ArtForChildren #KidLitIllustration

🥳✨ Level up unlocked… it’s my birthday! 🎂 Party mode ON 🍰 Thanks for being here to laugh, share, and keep painting life in colors with me #BirthdayMood #HappyBirthdayToMe #kidlitillustration 🎉🎂

Sent my portfolio… and now entering the timeless stage of waiting, hoping, overthinking 😬✨ #kidlitart

✨ It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day again! Hi! I'm Ana Paola González, Mexican illustrator. Available for: board books, picture books, covers & editorial illustration. This is part 2 of a spread; see the full image in my portfolio.📌 ✨ anapaoglz.carrd.co 🤝 Looking for agent representation. #kidlitart

Calling all illustrators, editors, art directors, and agents: this Thursday is #KidLitArtPostcard day! #kidlit #childrensbooks www.ginaperry.com/postcard

Meet this little one! 🌟 A character sheet full of expressions, because emotions tell the best stories. ✨✨ #kidlitart #characterdesign #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #cuteart #kidlitillustrator #childrensillustration

When life gives you chocolate… and then takes it back 🍦💔 #KidLitArt #PictureBookArt #ChildrensIllustration #KidLitIllustration #kidlitcommunity

✨ WIP just a little peek! Working on a new picture book spread for my portfolio, and I wanted to share a tiny preview ✨ This is just one half of the full spread, more to come! #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #picturebookart #wip #kidlitportfolio #lookingforrepresentation

✨ #PortfolioDay Hi! I’m Ana Paola, a kidlit illustrator from Mexico. Open to new exciting projects, especially stories full of warmth, humor, and everyday magic… and of course, kids being kids! ⭐️ anapaoglz.carrd.co 💌 [email protected] #kidlitartist #kidlitart #childrensillustration #childrensbook

✨ #KidLitArtPostcard Day ✨ Hi! I’m Ana Paola González, children’s illustrator from Mexico. I love visual storytelling with expressive characters in vibrant palettes or black & white. Open to kidlit projects & seeking agent representation. 🌐 anapaoglz.carrd.co #kidlitart #childrensillustrator

✨Meet Neridia✨ She’s carefully placing a strawberry because even the tiniest touch can make it perfect. 🍓 One of the characters from a larger illustration. #CharacterDesign #FairyIllustration #WhimsicalArt #CuteCharacter #ChildrensIllustration #FantasyArt

✨ #KidLitPostcard Day! ✨ A day late, but here’s my entry! Hi! I’m Ana Paola González, a children’s illustrator from Mexico. This time: a curious little mermaid and her magical underwater world. Looking for: 📚 Book projects 🌱 Agent representation 🌐 anapaoglz.carrd.co 💌 [email protected]

✨Hi! Sharing the first part of a storybook-style illustration. I created both the artwork and the story and am just experimenting with writing, too. Parts 2 and 3 coming soon!✨ #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #personalproject #writingexperiment #storytellingthroughart

Today is Mother's Day in Mexico, and this feathered mama is proudly showing off her little chicks 🐥✨ #IllustrationForKids #ChildrensIllustrator #KidLitArt #ChildrensBooks #KidsIllustration #StorybookIllustration #mothersday

Work in progress... #characterdesign #sketch #childrensbooks

I’ve had so much on my mind that I just needed to let it out. AI feels like it’s winning the race, and I’m barely keeping up. But I can’t see myself doing anything else, so I’m redoing my portfolio, hoping it’ll open better doors this time. Just sharing my thoughts… and fanart sketch.😅

A character design I'll be working on for some portfolio concepts. ✨

❄️🎄 Enid and the Penguin: 'A friendship that warms the heart, even in the coldest winter.' May this season be filled with peace, love, and unforgettable moments for you and your loved ones. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ✨ #ChildrensBooks #KidLitArt #ChristmasIllustration #WinterMagic

#ArtvsArtist2024 2024 had its challenges, but also learning and small projects that filled my heart. 💕 Thank you for supporting my work! Here’s to more creativity in 2025. 🎨✨

Portrait ✍️✨ I’m experimenting with textures 🎨 and wanted to try something special for an amazing friend 🩺. What do you think of this style? 🤔✨

Testing out some new character designs. Still in the sketch phase, but I can already see it coming to life. What do you think so far? 🔍 #CharacterDesign #Sketching

Trying out a new style! ✍🏻 Still need to refine some details, but I love how it's coming along. What do you think so far? #sketch #kidlitart

Even without knowing what my illustrations might need to catch an agency's or client's attention, the rejections keep coming. What do you think? Any advice on how to improve and make it happen?🤔

✨🖤 My take on the #DTYIS for #EscolaDeBruxinhas! 🖤✨ Here’s my interpretation of this charming little witch and her magical cat. Had so much fun working on the details for both characters! 🌙🐈‍⬛✨ #WitchyArt #IllustrationArtists #FantasyIllustration #MexicanArtist #HalloweenArt #SpookySeason #DigitalArt

Here's the prompts for #folktaleweek2024! #folktaleweek #kidlit #kidlitart

Which of these rejection styles have I gotten from agencies? (Check the options in the comments)

We’re considering going ahead with a picture book pitch event in a few weeks, on Wednesday 10/23 - I hope everyone can craft a good pitch by then! More info at boringstorybook.com/skypitch #skypitch #kidlit #picturebooks

Hi! I'm a #kidlit executive #art director. To celebrate the influx of new artists I’d like to gift a FREE, one hour, Zoom, portfolio-review /coaching-session exclusively here on Bluesky. 1. Reply w/ your art. 2. Random winner. 3. No DMs please. I will look closely at every reply! 💙❤️

Here's a sneak peek of my sketch for a DTIYS I'm working on. I hope to finish it this weekend! ✨

Kidlit Illustrators, you don’t need a huge social following. I hire illustrators who don’t have huge followings all the time. You just need strong work. If you’re trying to decide between spending time practicing or posting, I’d recommend practicing. 💙❤️

Another agencies rejection, who's counting anymore? At least I can say I'm an expert now! Still on the hunt for an agency and work as an illustrator, because giving up isn't on the menu. Plus, matcha isn't going to pay for itself!💚🍵

💙❤️ all the #portfolioDay posts! Illustrators, I’m an executive art director in Scholastic’s hardcover picture book group. Interested in working together? I’ve created an illustrator contact form just for you! 🤗 docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/...

Hello #PortfolioDay ! I’m open to illustration work. ✨ I’ve collaborated on character design, book covers, and educational illustrations. Let’s connect and create something amazing! 💌 seeking art representation! Portfolio: www.anapaoglzillustrator.com #KidLitArt #CharacterDesign #BookCovers

✨ Happy hashtag #KidLitArtPostcard Day! ✨ I’m open to illustration work. The Witch and the Magic Cat✨ I’ve collaborated on character design, book covers, and educational illustrations. Let’s connect and create something amazing! 💌 Portfolio: www.anapaoglzillustrator.com #KidLitArt #WitchyVibes

A little pony and its butterfly friend 🦄🦋 My black and white piece for the #ABLArtfest by @andreabrownlit. Let’s go, October! #inktober #blackandwhiteart #artchallenge #ponyart #fantasyart #illustrationartists #octoberart #ablartfest2024

I'm still working on top-secret stuff I can't show yet, but in the meantime, check out this masterpiece in a 5-year-old's style! Clearly, my best work yet!

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