hello, hudson valley! do you love kidlit as much as i do? then join me NEXT WEEK for a conversation with jon klassen!!! thursday, sept 25 @ 6:30 pm at morton memorial library in rhinecliff, ny: www.oblongbooks.com/event/jon-kl... ps: hmu if you're an educator! you get a discount!

A quick sketch to cheer you (me) up. Willobelle, rotfl in the backyard.

RIP Robert Redford, a brilliant artist and performer, visionary philanthropist and the star of one of the most resilient reaction memes on the internet, even if most people don’t realize this is him:

If you need a little hope this morning - the current tween trend involves decorating clothespins with affirming messages, then clipping them on friends' backpacks when they're not looking. Here are a few that my 11-year-old decorated this weekend ❤️

Always enjoy the work of Laura Bifano (bifanoland.bsky.social). Gorgeous work. #wardsmorguefile #moreartlessdoom

The new sketch

A wild uproot is on the loose! Rework of an old sketch for an upcoming show. #adobefresco #illustration #wandersquares

A perfect afternoon in Astoria.

The new sketch

Sailing through the starfronds (Reworking an old sketch) - - - #adobefresco #illustration #fantasyart #wandersquares

Results so stunningly clear they inspired this classic xkcd (xkcd.com/2400/):

Teatime in the long grass - reworking an old sketch for a small show. #adobefresco #illustration #wandersquares

Embercrow out walking the Will-o-wisps - from sketch to new sketch! - - - #adobefresco #illustration #wandersquares

This is a real photograph of Washington, DC this week, where the United States president has ordered military occupation in peacetime, and ordered the display of colossal portraits of himself. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Yikes Alert - Robots with weapons! What could go wrong? www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8BCwtB5/

Twelve states, including CA and FL, have at least some form of two-party consent laws.

i have a lovely new texture pack up for all you game makers and artists! 15 antique papers from my collection, spanning the 16th century to the early 20th century. pages with and without original text & images, high res, ready-to-use transparent PNGs. only $5! - t-hornapple.itch.io/real-antique...

It’s nice seeing a story about how tech could help people… For Some Patients, the ‘Inner Voice’ May Soon Be Audible www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/s...

Wolf & Crow - Latenight doodle #adobefresco #sketch #draw #illustration

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! Happy spring! A girl and her tamandua friend on a walk, doing some errands. angelamatteson.com I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art #ChildrensBooks

Hi #kidlitcommunity and Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Portfolio: www.farnaznadim.com #kidlit #art #illustration #picturebook

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day✨💌 I’m Cleonique, a recent MFA graduate, and am available for new projects in children’s publishing~ I’m represented by Nicole Tugeau at Tugeau 2 Agency🌿 . cleonique.com . #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday #illustrationartists #picturebookillustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am Malia, an illustrator who loves to play with different styles in my art as well as using it answer fun questions like what if an alligator had the same personality as my mischievous puppy? Rep'd by James McGowan of @bookendsliterary.bsky.social 💻 maliapila.com

Some weird trees / playing around in #adobefresco #illustration #trees

A quick morning doodle of Willobelle

Happy August #kidlitartpostcard Day! Hello from Phoebe, a #kidlitartist in Australia. Check out my portfolio on my website: phoebecreates.com.au I am repped by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social . We would love to hear from you and your next picturebook illustration project!

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Mazie, an illustrator/cartoonist/writer from Canada. I like writing stories about magic, but I’m also looking to illustrate stories besides my own, from picture books to middle grade! I have experience in comics, but want to branch out to all kidlit!

Are you a busy little bee? Are you too busy? On scale of 1-10, how busy are you? Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Mark Hoffmann and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran (@literaticat) with @andreabrownlit. #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit #kidlitart

Hi #kidlitartpostcard 🌞 My name is Denis, and I’m a #kidlit illustrator who sometimes also writes. I like bold linework, wonky shapes, paintetly textures, and limited palettes. 📚 Rep’d by Susan Hawk (US) and Emily Talbot (UK) 🌐 www.denisillustrates.com #kidlitart #illustration #Procreate

Make way for the Gnome-bulance! My name is Gina Perry and I'm a kidlit author and illustrator. I'm rep'd by Sean McCarthy Lit. I love drawing little worlds, trucks, and characters that make you smile. See more at: ginaperry.com #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart

Greetings #kidlitartpostcard ~! Have Fun 🌷 linksjlmeyer.carrd.co

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids. 🌟Open for 2026 projects for PB, GN, board & chapter books🌟 Portfolio - charlenechua.com#kidlitartpostcardAgent - Tracy Marchini @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art

Hello #kidlitartpostcard 🌞 This card is a tribute to the bright pink rubber sandals from my childhood; they were perfect for playing around the rockpools. By the way, rocks are one of my favourite things to draw 😊 #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #nonfictionillustration #rockpools #summermemories

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! A firefly fest to celebrate the abundant fireflies in the garden this year! angelamatteson.com I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art #ChildrensBooks #picturebooks

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Paula, #kidlitillustrator of books (PB, GN, Board Books), magazines, #cartoons etc.! Please contact me in regards to projects you would like illustrated! Folio: paulajbecker.com Email: [email protected] #kidlitartist #portfolioday

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! Hi Art Directors and Editors! I’m Farnaz Nadim a kidlit illustrator who would love to work with you on your upcoming projects! I’m open for board books, picture books and editorials. portfolio www.farnaznadim.com #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art

Hi #Kidlitartpostcard! I’m Matthew Carlson and create art for books and games. And I like to draw rocks, also robots. Website: dreamjar.com

Fuschia Lilyhammer of the Mole Patrol - Reworking some old experiments for a tiny show this fall. It’s interesting to see how my technique changes over time (I finally have a recognizable and consistent style). #adobefresco #illustration #drawing #wandersquares

This is so harmful. Scientists are developing mRNA-based cancer vaccines that could save so many lives.

Worker Bee - reworking some of favorites for a small show this fall. #wandersquares #goldenhive #illustration #ttrpg #adobefresco

I love this. First find and donate to your local station, then pick a station that could use your help. This site just helps you find the stations, then you donut through the station websites. Please repost! adoptastation.org

Friends

Late-night Cat Doodle while watching @redolaf on Domestika - #illustration #experiment

Also define doxxed? Their names made public? Like the names of every police officer, teacher, judge, govt employee?

Sketch/Personal Project - Almost done with the cover + some messy sketches #trusttheprocess #sabbatical #illustration #adobefresco

Sketch/Personal project - let’s see how far I can get in the last week of Sabbatical! - - - #childrensbookillustration #illustration #adobefresco

“Monster” - Personal Project - #WIP - - - #dailydrawing #adobefresco #illustration

“Bunny” - Personal Project - #WIP - - - #dailydrawing #adobefresco #illustration

Hurray! I found a copy of Talking Rocks and Minerals in my favorite local bookstore, @bookpassage of Corte Madera! And I may or may not have put it in the featured books above the shelves. Ok, I did do that. And I’d do it again. - - - #talkingrocksandminerals #childrensbookillustration