🎨✨ Happy November! I'm excited to share my latest #kidlitartpostcard! 📚✨ If you're looking for whimsical and colorful illustrations for children's books, look no further! 🌐 juncostudio.com ✉️ [email protected]

I created this artwork 5 years ago. The concept was inspired by the graphic novel style, featuring divided spaces. It narrates a story, yet it doesn't resemble a comic. It was made using colored pencils. I think I should be capable of working with paint now.

"Pumpkin Popper" is an illustration that blends the classic imagery of a jack-o'-lantern with a whimsical twist, bringing a playful spirit.

This character was created three years ago, and I came across it while browsing through my Procreate library. At the time, I thought I sucked this for some reason. Looking at it now, though, it seems solid to me. Maybe there’s a chance for me to explore a future in character design?

When crafting a composition, create the balance of negative and positive space while guiding the viewer's gaze across the canvas. Even the simplest visuals can become a sense of depth and intrigue. I hope I can draw backgrounds next time too

Faces tell stories

My sketch book 📕

Happy October and #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m sharing this illustration of the Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin, OR from my latest book, as I’m in the middle of wrapping up some projects for this year. I’d love to work on more picture books! 📚 martinstanev.com Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm an author and illustrator, rep'd by the fantastic @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. This is for #ABLArtFest 2025 for the prompt: Fall Festivities. Which of course are the best ✨🕸️🍂 More: www.andreabrownlit.com/illustrator/...

September equinox. A search and find illustration that I created for Salvajito, children's magazine, last Autumn/Fall.

Tiny witch. Tiny hat. ‘Lil attitude. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Boo. I’m Chris and you can find more work at thornockstudios.com. Queries to Lori at Steelworks Literary. #kidlit #illustrator #witch #halloween

Art Directors, Editors, and Book Designers #kidlitartpostcard ! I'm Junco- an author & illustrator. I would love to work with you! I’m available for picture books, editorials, and any kidlit-art-related projects. Rep’d by Sarah at Red Fox Library 🖥️ juncostudio.com ✉️ [email protected]

Last week in my sketchbook - I've been focused on developing for illustrating backgrounds, and I'm glad to see my progress unfold.

I'm very excited to be working on a new idea with @sayuri.stabrowski inspired by this little witch I created last fall for @redfoxliterary promo

First I only used the colored pencils. It's mystery how I was able to paint the stuff with the paint brush. The creative process is adventure, and even if it's not a direct practice, it improves your overall skills. So it feels like one day you suddenly find the way

For creating characters, I portray their personality and story through their physical features and gestures. The main character is a shy girl, but she becomes more active and confident later. I used different skin tones, facial expressions, and poses. The grandmother is a strong, independent woman.

I made a reel of the sketchbook process. It's a very simple editing work, and I made it just to try it out, but it turned out good. I've made two reels so far, and I think I might actually enjoy making reels. Next time, I'd like to learn a little more about how to film.

Sketch book tour - These were drawn over a year ago, and I think they have changed compared to my current sketchbook. Now I enjoy creating designs that use a lot of shapes and lines on the pages

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day 🌟 Hi Art Directors, Editors, and Book Designers! I’m Junco, an author & illustrator based in the U.S. I'd love to do the picture books. Rep’d by Sarah Stephens at Red Fox Literary 🖥️ juncostudio.com ✉️ [email protected]

A journey through the wild!

Last week of sketches

A girl with flowers

Faces

I like to draw faces

Drawing

Sketchbook

Happy August #kidlitartpostcard ! I'm Junco- an author & illustrator. I would love to work with you on your new projects! I’m available for picture books, editorials, and any kidlit-art-related projects. You can see more art samples on my website! ✨ Rep’d by Sarah at @quick.redfox 🖥️ juncostudio.com

Sketch

Today’s sketch

Work in progress. This will be my next #kidltartpostcard!

I've made the decision to post regularly—twice or even three times a week. After being away from social media for years, aside from my monthly #kidlitartpostcard, I'm ready to reconnect and share more. This is some sketches from my sketchbook.

Happy July #kidlitartpostcard ! Art Directors, Editors, and Book Designers! I'm Junco & an author and illustrator. I would love to work with you on your picture books, editorials, and any kidlit-art-related projects. ✨ Rep’d by Sarah at @quick.redfox 🖥️ juncostudio.com

Hi everyone! I'm Junco, a Japanese-born author and illustrator now in the US. Excited to explore children's book projects! Represented by @quick.redfox from @redfoxliterary 🎨📚 #kidlitartpostcard

Happy #kidlitartpostcard ! I'm Junco, want to collaborate on picture books and any exciting projects that come my way! This piece is nearly 100% hand-painted using gouache, colored pencils, and pastels! Pastels have become my staple, and I'm happy with it 🌐 juncostudio.com ✉️ [email protected]

Hey there! I’m Junco, and happy #PortfolioDay! 🌟 I love to create picture books, chapter books, and all sorts of delightful creations! Represented by Sarah Stephens @ Red Fox Literary✨ www.juncostudio.com [email protected]

Happy April #kidlitartpostcard! Spring, my favorite season, inspires me deeply—so much so that I’ve titled this illustration "Favorite Time." I like staying indoors with my favorites while the rain serenades the world outside I'm represented by Sarah @ Red Fox Literary.

Hello, I'm Junco, a Japanese author and illustrator living in the US. I'm represented by Sarah at the Red Fox Literary. #kidlitartpostcard I’d love to work on the picture book and chapter books! 💻 Juncostudio.com ✉️ [email protected]

Hello, I'm Junco, a Japanese author and illustrator living in the US. I'm represented by Sarah at the Red Fox Literary. #kidlitartpostcard

New Book Announcement! I am thrilled to share that I will be working on the debut author-illustration picture book, Mizu ad the Ama. Cannot wait to share more. Many thanks to my amazing agent, Sarah @quick.redfox, and the incredible book team @penguinusa for this opportunity

I currently create illustrations for children's books, but my sights are set on editorial projects in the futre. I sometimes doubt myself, wondering if pursuing both is possible. But I enjoy to switch the style and here is my sketchbook.

My name is Junco, and I'd love to connect with you. As a Children's book author and illustrator, I'm thrilled to be part of #Portfolioday! ✉️ [email protected] 🥮 juncostudio.com

Hi there! Happy #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Junco, an author and illustrator based in the US. I'd love to work on fun picture books & book covers! 🌐 juncostudio.com 📚 Represented by Sarah Stephens @RedFoxLiterary

Happy #kidlitartpostcard !

Hello #kidlitartpostcard ✨️ My name is Junco, and I'm a #kidlit author & illustrator. I'm currently available for picture book opportunities. #kidlitart 🌐 juncostudio.com 📚 Represented by Sarah Stephens @RedFoxLiterary

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Junco, an author & illustrator represented by fantastic Sarah @RedFoxLiterary I'm available for PB, CB and covers. 🌿 juncostudio.com

I’m Junco, an author & illustrator for kid’s books #KidLitArtPostcard 💻 juncostudio.com A little big headed bear has a big appetite. He doesn’t mind hustling up a big tree for fresh honey or being stung by angry bees. “Yum!” His stomach is happily full! #kidlitauthor #kidlitart

#100dayproject -Day 22-28. It’s almost 1/3 of 100 days art challenge. I’ve never continued any art challenges so long before. But It’s not discipline more like developing the habit. Starting next month #pleinairpril will start. A month long landscape art challenge would be cool to join.

Spring is my favorite season. I’m often sad that it goes so fast and wish to continue for 8 months. I want to see and smell the sweet blooming flowers all the time. But without cold and harsh winter, spring won’t exist. It’s a circle of season. #spring #illustration #collageillustration

#100dayproject -Day 17-21. Not every paintings are worth to share and picked only good ones. That’s okay. Learn from the trials& mistakes. There are so many areas of fundamental I want to learn. I want to start to paint from life for the next step. . #100daydrawpeople #100daypaintingchallenge

#100dayproject day 10-15. I want to build the foundation of the painting for the editorial illustration. . . #100daypaintingchallenge #100dayportraitchallenge #editorialillustration #painting #paintingillustration #traditionalillustration #handpainted #cinematicpainting #cinematicportrait