Hi #kidlitartpostcard, I'm Hannah and I live in the UK. I create illustrations that are a little sketchy & love to add texture too. You can view my portfolio here: hannahmarks.uk. I'm rep'd by @astoundus.bsky.social - contact my agent, Imogen, at [email protected] #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

It's #kidlitartpostcard day - here's some art from The Panda Problem 🐼 #panda #childrensillustrator #kidlitillustrator #childrenspublishing

Are you kidding me? #KidLitArtPostcard is turning 5 this June? To celebrate, I would love for everyone to share an illustration of themselves as a kid. I'm sharing this now to give you extra time to join the fun. June 4th! Spread the word! #kidlitart #kidlit

I've just uploaded a new phone wallpaper to buy in my Etsy shop tinyurl.com/2nxfdu9r #humanmadeart #illustration #illustrator #phonewallpaper

Some Kalandra for you. You're welcome 🎵 www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHh4...

Happy #kidlitpostcard day! Here's one of my spreads from the riotous, The Monster on the Bus, written by Josh Lieb. I love illustrating with humour, in a bit of a sketchy style. I'm represented by Imogen Holmes at @astoundus.bsky.social My portfolio is here: hannahmarks.uk

Today! 💙❤️ Related: I’m looking for an illustrator with a textured, painterly, elevated, serious, realistic, literary style to illustrate a lovely sports themed jacketed, hardcover picture book. Feel free to respond w/ samples + folio link. Please no emails/DMs. 💙❤️ #artcommissions

hello friends! next week is Banned Books Week. i’m the author-illustrator of The Real Riley Mayes, a graphic novel with a queer main character, challenged in several states. please join me in supporting freedom to read, & vote for candidates who believe in literacy and education for all. #kidlit 🌈

Artists! Looking for a fun October challenge? Use the hashtag #scbwiArtober2024 when you post your prompt-inspired art! I've modified the prompt graphic 😜 to include Bluesky (I checked with SCBWI to make sure it's ok). www.scbwi.org/posts/scbwi-... #SCBWI #KidLit #KidLitArt

Does anyone have any recomendations for an iPad stand for artists? I have a Sketchboard Pro 1 atm but my neck is still suffering and causing bad headaches 😬 I've ordered an iPad magnetic arm to try out, but would welcome any other ideas - thank you 👍🏻 #kidlit #artist #ipad #illustration

Kyle Webster’s The Accidental Expert - new post: #illustration #creativity #kidlit

SURPRISE there's a STAR TREK LOWER DECKS ongoing comic series coming in November and I'm writing it and Derek Charm has drawn the first two issues and it is going to be GREAT!! www.startrek.com/en-ca/news/l...

Posting a #CoverReveal or #BookBirthday? Credit the ILLUSTRATOR. Not only are you helping boost the artist but it shows people that you or your publisher hired a HUMAN artist. Esp for cover reveals, also credit book designer. #PicturesMeanBusiness art by @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social #KidLit 🧵👇🏼

Last year was a bit of a loss portfolio/work-wise as I had a few (that's putting it very mildly) health issues due to uterine fibroids 😬 Anyway, because of everything going on I totally forgot I'd created this piece for Highlights Magazine's May issue 2023 🙂 #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Hi #portfolioday ! I’m a children’s illustrator who is currently available for work: www.gracesandford.com

Oh hey, Happy Nonbinary Awareness Week (Jul 8-14)! 💛🤍💜🖤 #kidlitart #art

I'm a children's book illustrator looking for a fun new project!! www.joelillington.com #portfolioday #kidlitart #kidlit

Got an email from the @affinitybyserif team and thought I'd post it here in case anyone's interested, or quitting Adobe 🙌🏻 - scroll right for details. Copy & paste the link below: shorturl.at/Bq5fk HAPPY CREATING ✏️ 🎨 🙂 #affinityapps #illustration #drawing #digitalart #vectorart #pixelart #creative

Erm... I'm back in #Procreate - I missed Kyle's brush I use for lining (Ruff Sketch) WAY too much. Plus, I love using Procreate. And yes, I started this again for the umpteenth time 🙄 #makeyourmindupwoman #illustration #childrensbooks #kidlit #kidlitart #kylewebsterbrushes

Look who's joining Procreate 🥳 🙌🏻

Someone's selling a TARDIS on FB Marketplace UK. I'm SO tempted to message the seller and ask if it's bigger on the inside 🤣 #whovian #doctorwho

Today, we’re releasing starter packs — personalized invites that allow you to bring friends directly into your slice of Bluesky! 🚀 Update to version 1.87 of the app or refresh desktop to create a starter pack. (It may take a moment for version 1.87 to appear in the iOS App/Google Play stores.)

Okay, so I'm going to post a thread now about using Clip Studio Paint, about color settings, ICC color profiles, outputting to CMYK, getting 100% K in your blacks, etc. Technical shit. If you're struggling with this, read the thread. I'll reply to myself here, and it'll take a little time... 1/many

Hi, #kidlit artists! I'm seeking a MG (ages 9-12) illustrator for a coming-of-age mystery story featuring friendship, adventure, and an elusive white wolf. Would LOVE to find an Indigenous NA illustrator. Respond here with images and a link to your folio. Please no DMs. Agents welcome to email.

Best lettering raster brushes in Affinity anyone? Thank you 👍🏻 #digitalbrushes #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #affinityapps #digitalart

Happy Pink Day! 🌸 If you see this, post something pink! #kidlit #kidlitart 🎨

Starting the final art for this portfolio piece again after my exit from Adobe. I've finally settled on Affinity, and I've found an alternative line art brush to Kyle Webster's Ruff Sketch. Hopefully Kyle will create brushes for Affinity now 🤔 🙏🏻 #illustration #affinityphoto #kidlitart #kidlit

This is lovely 🙂

This is lovely Charlene ☺️

Website sorted... well still a few bits to add. I've used Carrd - really love the simplicity and clean look. Thanks for everyone's suggestions 👍🏻 #kidlit #illustration #portfolio

Has anyone got any recommendations for a portfolio website? I've deleted my Adobe Portfolio & Behance and need to sort something out asap. Squarespace is too expensive. No coding - I can do it after a lot of head scratching but I'd rather not. Thank you!

A few Photoshop/Fresco alternatives if you're wondering - hope it helps 🙂 #photoshop #fresco #artapps #drawingapps #noai

Re the current Adobe T&Cs isuue, you may find this YT video helpful. I've removed my Portfolio & Behance sites, and have stopped using Photoshop & Fresco. Feels like artists are being bombarded with AI 😞 #noai #supporthumanartists #protecthumanartists #art #illustration #childrensbooks #kidlit

Hey #kidLit illustrators, here’s an idea: let’s big up the #kidLitArt community. Pick another illustrator, not yourself, who is active on Bluesky, who you think is great. Share their work below. I’ll look closely at every reply. 💙❤️

Cute mousey. #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

I’ve been having a big clean up and re-jig in my office, and of course Molly found a cardboard box ♥️ #CaraCats #studiobuddy #illustration #studio #cat

Wrong Turn in Lost Woods

Biggest tip for illustrators who find Bluesky "too quiet": Instead of just posting your own stuff & expecting others to engage with you & your posts, venture out & engage with others on THEIR content. Like, share, reply. More community engagement tips: debbieohi.link/bluesky-tips #BlueSkyTips

One I did in Photoshop with Kyle Webster's Color Jumper brushes. #illustration #art #characterdesign #photoshop #kidlitart #childrensbooks #childrenspublishing

Well, I just posted this banner on Twitter and IG and Threads with a call to only post #kidlitartpostcard here and on Cara. So how long before I get in trouble? 😬 Anyway - super excited for Thursday's #kidlit #kidlitart event here!

I've cleared out my Insta artwork - will pop a couple of posts up to say I'm on here & #Cara. Here's to a nice, new beginning... with no crap. Chin-chin! 🥂 Below is a little something I whipped up in Fresco. #illustration #animation #adobefresco #kidlit #gif

I can't believe The Big Scream (written by Kirsti Call published by Simon and Schuster) turns 2 this month! It was my debut as an illustrator, and, to this day, it's one of my favorite things I've ever created. #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

To those of you who spend a lot of time in front of the computer, practice good visual health and remember to BLINK. 20-20-20: Look away from your screen every 20 min at an object 20 feet away for 20 sec. #EyeHealth

Knights

As I've had trouble finding a good community to get feedback on my middle-grade portfolio pieces, maybe I can instead get good feedback from the #kidLit community here? This is a rough for a MG cover idea. Please give me any and all feedback and suggestions! #kidLitArt #MGbook #MGcover #illustration

Hello all! Just arrived here today after seeing @lri.bsky.social's post on Instagram - thanks Luke :) Here's the full image of my header. It's from the picture book Penny, the Engineering Tail of the Fourth Little Pig (Capstone Publishing).