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

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day and happy #worldbookday ✨ I’m a 🇨🇴Colombian illustrator open for magical and colorful projects. 💌[email protected] 🖍juanitalondono.com ❤️Instagram.con/juanitalondo8o

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day. I’m Junco, an illustrator & author who loves to make work for picture books and editorial. Give my agent Sarah Stephens a ring for any queries. Agency Sarah Stephens. Website: juncostudio.com . #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #picturebookauthor

#100dayproject -day 3-10. I enjoy to create kidlitart as well as the other kind of art. Continuing drawing and painting for 100days should reach something technically and esthetic way. . #100daydrawpeople #100daypaintingchallenge #100daydrawingchallenge #sketchbook #sketchbookart

Getting back to painting. . #100dayproject #100daydrawingchallenge #100daypainting #100daydrawpeople #100daysketchchallenge #day1 #day2 #illustrationartists #sketchbookdrawing #illustrationdaily

Red Riding Hood’s scene sketches. These art will be my first non children’s book portfolio when they are done. I’m pretty excited about how this project goes. But it took too long to proceed each process.

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Junco, an illustrator and author who loves to make stories and draw for the picture books, middle grade and covers. My rep is Sarah Stephens. Agency @RedFoxLiterary. Website juncostudio.com. . . #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #childrenbookcover

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Junco and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am rep’d by Sarah Stephens with @RedFoxLiterary #kidlit #kidlitart 📧 [email protected] ✅ juncostudio.com

I’ve been taking the mentor session and they are the characters I created for Little Red Riding Hood. The final art will be a couple of the scenes with these characters. I imagine that there will be the dominant of the light and dark created by the composition and limited colors - black, red & white

My 2023 digest arts. 2023 has been great leap for me. So many good things and people I came across. I hope everyone has wonderful 2024! #artvsartist #artvsartist2023

Here is my December #KidLitArtPostcard ! Represented by Sarah Stephens of @RedFoxLiterary. #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #kidlit

I’m excited to share this news! I’ve joined the den @redfoxliterary repped by @quick.redfox ! And here is my Day 2 prompt: Ink @folktaleweek. I’m planning to do two more prompts (I’m not going to finish them on time!😅) to complete my mini story about a red fox. #folktaleweek2023 #folktalesweek

Folktale Week Day 1: Lost. It’s my first participation of @folktaleweek. I managed the day 1 and am happy that how the illustration turned out. The prompts are based on the story I imagined. The red fox lost in the forest and will find something at the end #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2023 #kidlitart