My partner in crime @gubgubgub.bsky.social is running this costumed life drawing session for all ages at Dobbs Ferry library’s Ferrycon tomorrow! Local friends, come draw with us! He’ll be selling mini comics, screen prints and merch! There are other awesome vendors and events all day long too!

Summer is not quite done yet, but I just found some of my fall and Christmas art (done for Union square arts collective) out there in the world. Sur la table has my retro Santa’s on tableware and dollar tree has my little woodland fall critters!

Vacation mode!

I've been working on this event for our local #SCBWI chapter! We'll be reviewing the tools/ tech for projecting live drawing demos, brainstorming ideas together to structure your own live-art events, discussing audiences/venues for this kind of presentation. #kidlitart #illustration

This presentation & hands-on workshop is for illustrators looking for ways to use their valuable skills to engage audiences. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... Free for premium members. #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwiaccounts #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitillustrators @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social

To publishers & authors posting book covers: Please credit the illustrator. Doing a #CoverReveal? Credit illustrator & designer. Not only does this help boost artist but it shows people that you hired a HUMAN artist. #PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social #BookSky #BookBirthday

This month has been busy. I finalized a dummy a long time in the making, made and sold some freelance prints, got buried and then crawled out from under paper work for adulting/ non kidlit related things…. But sadly what I did NOT do is a #kidlitartpostcard :( enjoying seeing everyone else’s though!

Wow, so much wonderful art! Now open for public viewing: SCBWI Summer 2025 Portfolio Showcase - www.scbwi.org/submissions/... #scbwisummer25 #KidLit #SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social Pls show your support for *human* artists by boosting? It's a challenging time for illustrators to find work. Thank you! 🩷

Apparently I totally missed #portfolioday yesterday! Better late than never though. Here are some recent samples and you can see more at: 🌐:ESprints.com IG: @elizabethsavanella Agent: Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social #illustration #artist #childrensbooks #kidlitart

@steelworksliterary.bsky.social new summer lookbook is up! I'm in there along with some other super talented illustrators! Check it out! steelworksliterary.com/lookbook/

My summer resolution is to spend more time outdoors than in! #kidlitartpostcard 🦄 See much more at 🌐:ESprints.com Agent: Lori Steel #picturebook #illustration #illustrator #kidlitart #childrensbooks

Work in progress for mini art pieces I’ll be selling at the Sleepy Hollow Mermaid Festival. #handlettering #illustration #artprocess

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

Our @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social chapter's resident blogger, Anne Brady, surveyed some of our knowledgable local librarians to get their perspectives on what people are looking for. Check it out! #kidlit #kidllitart scbwiwestchester.wordpress.com/2025/06/16/a...

I've Been using P3 color space on #procreate recently & converting to CMYK/adjusting colors in photoshop for things that will be printed. I think I get brighter colors this way than I would just starting off in CMYK.

Is it really June #kidlitartpostcard already?? Who’s ready for #summer? See more at: 🌐:ESprints.com @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social Agent: Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social 🦄

#kidlit #kidlitart Sharing an updated promo for @brianlarossa.com 's upcoming NEW presentation and Q&A with @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social You can now attend from ANYWHERE virtually! $20 for members/$40 for non-members Sign up today at this registration link: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

Another design for the @sleepyhollowmermaidfestival hollow mermaid festival inspired by the paddle boarding “SUPwitches” IYKYK. #mermay #sleepyhollow. It’s been fun mashing up mermaids and Halloweeny things! Tried out the designs in pink but Ill be painting them in varied colors for the July event.

This is now a hybrid event! Please join us virtually on 6/14/25! @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social #kidlit @scbwi.bsky.social #kidlitmegafeed #scbwiaccouts

Next Thursday, June 5th, is the 3rd birthday of #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Illustrators: get that work ready (new or gold!). Art Directors, Editors, and Agents: get ready to make some new connections! #kidlit #kidlitart

#illustrators #kidlit #kidlitart This has just opened up to be hybrid! Now you can Join us on June 14th from anywhere! Registration is open!

Exciting news! @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social has opened our local presentation event with @brianlarossa.com to be hybrid! You can now join us virtually on June 14th! Brian will be sharing an all new, never before seen presentation! All are welcome! Sign up here: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

Exciting news! @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social has opened our local presentation event with @brianlarossa.com to be hybrid! You can now join us virtually on June 14th! Brian will be sharing an all new, never before seen presentation! All are welcome! Sign up here: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

Another #sleepyhollow themed #mermaid #illustration for the mermaid festival this July . Happy #mermay !

Hey #kidlit, this one is in person, and it will be the first time I’ve ever given this particular talk—I’m writing it right now. Writing it specifically for people who are not communication designers. Aiming to deliver practical design knowledge that will help your book dummy to get acquired. 💙❤️

@scbwiwestchester.bsky.social is hosting an art director presentation with @brianlarossa.com on June 14th in Sleepy Hollow. He'll be debuting his new presentation called How Type Can Make or Break Your Book Dummy. Registration is now open! Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/how-t...

I started making some mini #hudsonriver #mermaid art for the sleepy hollow mermaid festival this summer. This one is a brook trout mermaid. #mermay #kidlitart #illustration

@brianlarossa.com will join @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social this June to debut his type-focussed presentation. Portfolio/dummy critiques available too! 6/14 in Sleepy Hollow @hvwriterscenter.bsky.social (easily accessed from NYC & Hudson Valley by train) Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/how-t...

Oh... today is #portfolioday? Well, I've updated my website recently so that's convenient! I have portfolios of #picturebook work, #blackandwhite, #YA #covers and #handlettering! 👀 take a look here: www.esprints.com

#kidlitartpostcard 🦄 See much more at 🌐:ESprints.com @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social Agent: Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #blackandwhite

Such a fantastic afternoon listening to #scbwiwestchester #kidlit creators share what they’re working on. Reading to an audience is useful to practice. It helps to see areas to improve and often helps to clarify how to move forward when you’re stuck. And it ALWAYS inspires me to keep going.

I just saw this post on instagram by Ness Wood (who I can't find here) and felt compelled to share. www.instagram.com/nesswood_des... Her post is about UK illustration specifically, but it's not just happening there. Click the link and check out all the comments. #kidlitart #womenwhodraw

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! ✨ My name is Alyssa, and I’m an illustrator & storyteller with a penchant for all things cheerful, colorful, and whimsical! I’m represented by Natalie Lakosil at @lookingglasslit.bsky.social – I’m open to all kidlit projects and opportunities 💕 www.alyssasinnen.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author-illustrator who loves to swim! I’m rep’d by @agenttinap.bsky.social at The Purcell Agency #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlit #illustrator #childrenslit #picturebook #mermaid

Did March sneak up on anyone else for #KidLitArtPostcard Day? My name is Mark and I'm seeking representation! I specialize in picture books and love to draw all things whimsical and heartwarming (also robots, dinosaurs, and gnomes!) www.markwilsonillustration.com #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi

Happy Kidlit postcard day! I am Andy Lozano an Illustrator/Author from Kansas City looking for representation. I work with traditional media mainly watercolor and ink and love coming of age stories nice to meet you!

Happy March #kidlitartpostcard 🦄 See more at ESprints.com Agent: Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social . . #picturebookillustration #illustration #womenwhodraw #kidlitart

#kidlitartpostcard is an example of what I mean. It’s about building community, lowering the barriers to entry, inclusion, and equity. It’s about self-affirmation. Sharing a postcard might feel frivolous in the face of everything that’s going on, but it too is an act of resistance.

#kidlitartpostcard 🦄 It’s February so I decided to share something I #LOVE. Enjoy this dreamy little #dog ! See much more at 🌐: ESprints.com Agent: Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social

Can’t express how excited I am to be here at @soi128 with @scbwi with all these amazing artists!

Look for my portfolio & attached dummy in the illustrator showcase. I'll be the person wearing a boot on my broken ankle My twin sis broke the same bone 2 months ago. She's better now and helping me get where I need to go! I'm #lucky to have her! #kidlitart #illustration #scbwi #westchesterscbwi

I found some of my Valentine's gnomies used on fabric at Joannes. www.joann.com/p/i-luv-u-gn...

Welp. Apple snuck something dirty in our phones last night. Settings > Apps > (pick an app) > Siri > Learn From this App TOGGLE OFF. You have to go through each app. My garage app, my BANKING APPS, others had that turned on automatically. 😡

#portfolioday My name is Elizabeth (Lizzie) and I make art for #kidlitart I have #illustration portfolios on my site for #picturebooks , #YA, #lettering and more! See it all at: www.esprints.com Repped by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social (PS: I #amwriting and have #dummies available!)

Trying out some stamp lettering

I just finished the last (very rough) sketch of a new dummy I’ve been working on! It’s not done but this part always feels like an exciting accomplishment!

A cup of #tea is always the answer. . . . . #picturebook #illustrator #kidlitart #illustration #procreate #kidlitart #picturebookart #womanwhodraw

@scbwiwestchester.bsky.social had an amazing turnout today to browse the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show! I connected with #illustrator friends new and old plus some great #kidlit writers. It’s so exciting to see so much talent! Keep making magic, #picturebook friends! You rock!

First #kidlitartpostcard #illlustration of the new year! #artdirectors & #editors Iet's work together! I do #PBs, #covers, #black&white, #handlettering work, and I have some #author/illustrated dummies too! Visit www.esprints.com for more contact @steelworksliterary.bsky.social to work together!