Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Always a sneaky one. Hi! I'm Malia, a Hawaiian illustrator that loves colorful, whimsy filled stories whether they involve dancing around a summer bonfire or peculiar pets. Rep'd by James McGowan of BookEnds Lit. ✨ Portfolio at maliapila.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Always a sneaky one. Hi! I'm Malia, a Hawaiian illustrator that loves colorful, whimsy filled stories whether they involve dancing around a summer bonfire or peculiar pets. Rep'd by James McGowan of BookEnds Lit. ✨ Portfolio at maliapila.com

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

For the weekend crowd... Next Thursday, July 3rd is #kidlitartpostcard day! #kidlit #kidlitart www.ginaperry.com/postcard

writing a picture book manuscript is trickier than i originally expected it to be and i certainly never expected it to be EASY

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Malia, a native Hawaiian illustrator that enjoys whimsical and goofy stories. Available to work and open to all #kidlit inquires! Rep'd by James McGowan at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social More of my art can be found at maliapila.com #kidlitart #illustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Malia, a native Hawaiian illustrator that enjoys whimsical and goofy stories. Available to work and open to all #kidlit inquires! Rep'd by James McGowan at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social More of my art can be found at maliapila.com #kidlitart #illustration

Happy AAPI month! Warmer weather and the fast approach of summer always makes me miss the ocean intensely and I thought the best way to cope was to paint it. #kidlitart #aapi #illustration #art

it's impossible to describe the raw emotion in a rush of inspiration and in art. learning new things and techniques. getting frustrated but pushing through and finally getting it. the "making" part is the journey and makes the end product worth it.

coping with rough days by researching and daydreaming about the new city my husband and i are hoping to head to in the next 1-2 years 😮‍💨

Happy AAPI month! Warmer weather and the fast approach of summer always makes me miss the ocean intensely and I thought the best way to cope was to paint it. #kidlitart #aapi #illustration #art

shout out to the funky lil quick color study tucked into the corner of every piece I do that helps me stay strong during the ugly phases of painting 🥲

To get better at drawing it’s 90% obsession and 10% practice

It's time for May #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Ronni Runyon and I'm an illustrator that likes to explore being a kid again. I'm open to picture books, middle grade, and other projects you may have for me! 🖼️ 🎨 Represented by Taj McCoy at Laura Dail Literary Agency ronnirunyonillustration.com

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Malia Pila and I love creating interesting story-filled scenes and toying around with negative space. I'm currently available for new projects! 💻 maliapila.com ✨ Rep'd by James McGowan of BookEnds Lit. #kidlitart #childrensbook

I really loved the non-AI version of this trend over on IG. It's a fun sort of "meet the artist" riff. #illustration #starterpacknoai #art #kidlitartist

I really loved the non-AI version of this trend over on IG. It's a fun sort of "meet the artist" riff. #illustration #starterpacknoai #art #kidlitartist

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Anna, I love to tell silly stories that focus on unique characters and nature.☀️ 🌸[email protected] 🌿 annadaviscourt.com rep'd by Justin Rucker @ Shannon Associates #KidLitArtPostcardDay #KidLit #KidLitArt #Illustration #PastelArt

hi #kidlitartpostcard day✨ time to start tending to the garden! 🍃🌻 i’m Tori, Canadian illustrator who loves to bring stories about cute, funny, heartfelt characters to life! open for all picture books, mg & chap covers rep’d by @analiacabello.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! My name is Marie, an illustrator bringing all kinds of nature stories to life for amazing authors & their equally amazing publishers! Get in touch w/ your book project! 💚 📚 Rep'd by @CarynWiseman @AndreaBrownLit 📚 www.MarieHermanssonIllustration.com #kidlit #kidlitart

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids. Portfolio - charlenechua.com Agent - Tracy Marchini, BookEnds Literary #kidlitart #art

Hey #kidlit illustrators! I'm looking for an artist to work on a picture book who can capture both the grandeur of vast arctic landscapes AND the intimacy of a family's story peppered with wildlife. Share samples below. Please no DMs. Agents feel free to email. 💙❤️ #artshare #art #illustration

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Malia Pila and I love creating interesting story-filled scenes and toying around with negative space. I'm currently available for new projects! 💻 maliapila.com ✨ Rep'd by James McGowan of BookEnds Lit. #kidlitart #childrensbook

Hey #kidlit illustrators! I’m looking for samples of cute, cozy (Cozy? Yes, cozy), anthropomorphic, vehicles for a new board book. Please respond with relevant samples. Please no DMs. 💙❤️ #kidlitart

a quick reminder to artists, don't draw through the pain! prioritize rest! okay bye

now that my wedding and recent projects are wrapped, I can get back to enjoying some personal art 😮‍💨

We're finally here! And while you're here, please check out this wonderful list of authors and illustrators 💚 go.bsky.app/Uw5hJaE

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Go read a book.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Anyone else an on-call plushie doctor for their dog? Anyway, when I'm not stitching up dog toys I also illustrated children's books! Currently available for any kidlit projects. 💻 maliapila.com ✨ Rep'd by James McGowan of BookEnds Lit.

sometimes you just see two cute felt crafted things on Pinterest and start smashing them together as a form of stress relief !!

my favorite stress reliever lately is little plushie blind boxes for kinda ugly toys

it's that time

We got a bit of snow here last night so please enjoy some pictures of my pets enduring the cold snap

Feeling homesick for Hawai'i this week but trying to embrace it! Been obsessed with mu'umu'us lately too. #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Hey #portfolioday ! I'm Malia, a professional illustrator that enjoys fantasy, bucolic scenes, and historical fashion. I specialize in character design, illustration for picture books, and book covers as well. 💌 [email protected] ✨ maliapila.com

Meet up-and-coming Native Hawaiian illustrator Malia Pila at kamalanihurley.com

Feeling homesick for Hawai'i this week but trying to embrace it! Been obsessed with mu'umu'us lately too. #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Happy first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2025! I'm Malia and I'm currently available for any kidlit and illustration projects! I love experimenting with color and stories that include humor, heart, and whimsy. ✨ maliapila.com ✨ rep'd by James McGowan of Bookends Lit.

#artvsartist 2024 ✨

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Malia, a half-Hawaiian illustrator who enjoys working with tales that involve a bit of whimsy and fun. I also love experimenting with new styles and mediums whenever the opportunity strikes! ✨ maliapila.com Rep. by James McGowan, BookEnds Lit #kidlit #kidtlitart

Happy holidays! Hope rest and relaxation finds you all. ☺️🎄 #kidlit #kidlitart

Psspt…. Next Thursday, January 2nd is indeed the first #KidLitArtPostcard Day of 2025. Pass it on #kidlit !

Happy holidays everyone!!! ✨#illustration

Happy holidays! Hope rest and relaxation finds you all. ☺️🎄 #kidlit #kidlitart

✨Art vs. Artist 2024✨ I absolutely love this trend and seeing all the art we created this year! Can’t wait to see what 2025 brings. #artvsartist #artvsartist2024 #artist #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration #childrensbookillustration #art #portfolio

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Malia, a half-Hawaiian illustrator who enjoys working with tales that involve a bit of whimsy and fun. I also love experimenting with new styles and mediums whenever the opportunity strikes! ✨ maliapila.com Rep. by James McGowan, BookEnds Lit #kidlit #kidtlitart

My first time contributing to #kidlitartpostcard day! Rep'd by James McGowan of BookEnds Literary portfolio: maliapila.com #kidlitart #kidlit

Hiya to all the new BlueSkyers (Is that the term?)! Just stopping in to say I'm staying open to queries throughout the holiday season. I'm currently open to illustrators and YA and adult fiction. If you think we'd be a good fit, please consider querying me!

migraines have been kicking up a ton for me lately and today i finally dug out my glasses and wore them while painting and... the pain immediately dissipated 🥲 I would wear them more often but the prescription is slightly off so i end up dizzy after long sessions