Thank you so much for sharing! 🩵

Almost forgot to share this here too! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day everyone! I love stories about communities and all the beautiful people who make them up. I’m repped by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. You can see more of my work here: www.DanamarieHosler.com

Happy Book Birthday to Roscoe & Ivy! The Clean-Up Monster received a starred review from @slj.com and @barefootbooks.bsky.social had to print more pre-order copies for My Dinosaur Shoes! So excited to share this day with @mightypigeon.bsky.social and @katedepalma.bsky.social

Heck yeah! Happy birthday to The Clean-Up Monster!

Did you know we’re just weeks away from sharing my board book illustration debut? It’s true! These two books: My Dinosaur Shoes & The Clean-Up Monster, from @barefootbooks.bsky.social drop Nov. 4th & they’re SO good. Follow neurodivergent siblings Roscoe & Ivy in this charming new series 🩵 #kidlit

Peachtober day 10– critter! #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #illustration #peachtober

Days 7, 8 & 9 of #peachtober! Strawberry, Leaf & Rope! #kidlitart #illustration #illustrator #childrensbookillustration

Days 4, 5 & 6 of #peachtober: gingham, poppy & ring! I rather enjoy this trio 🩵 #kidlitart #illustration

Day 3 of #peachtober— SLUG! Daydreaming about riding a giant slug around the garden. Normal stuff. #kidlitart #illustration #illustrator

Good morning ADs, editors & fellow illustrators (& friends who love #kidlitart)! I’m so excited to share my #kidlitartpostcard with you all today. I’d love to work with you & celebrate friendships & play! I’m rep’d by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 🍁🍁🍁

My agency is hosting #ABLArtfest and this was my response to the prompt “fall festivities”. For me, as soon as Oct.1 hits I’m in full fall celebration mode— scarves and cozy and pumpkins and socks and boots and leaves and and and! #kidlitart

Forgot to share these here but I’m participating in #peachtober over on the grams & figured they belonged here too! These were my responses to the prompts: acorn & kite!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day everyone! I’m sharing a brand new piece today— I’ve been trying to loosen up a bit more in my work (and I feel great about it!) I’m rep’d by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and would love to work with you on your upcoming projects! Especially w/pigeons!

Uh oh… someone’s been naughty! #kidlitart

Honored to be amongst so many talented illustrators in this portfolio showcase!

@themermancam.bsky.social I appreciate your hardwork!

Who’s up for a mystery? I am! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day, ADs & editors! I’d love to solve a riddle with you. Available for PBs & BBs. Repped by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social Let’s work together! www.DanamarieHosler.com

Letting my new stickers speak for me… In the shop now: mightypigeon.bigcartel.com/product/i-am...

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Danamarie & I’m a children’s book illustrator looking to find treasure with you! Or even just a really cool rock! I’m represented by the fabulous @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and would love to work with you on your next project. #kidlit

SO excited to receive the proofs of the books I illustrated for @barefootbooks.bsky.social— The Clean Up Monster & My Dinosaur Shoes hit the shelves in November (& you’re gonna love them!) #kidlitart #illustration

Just got out of an SCBWI webinar hosted by @brianlarossa.com and it was SO good I took 6 pages worth of notes. Genuinely the best workshop I’ve been to in ages. Thanks for all your effort and knowledge, Brian! ❤️💙

Happy Pride! This is one of 3 pieces I made this year for exhibition during D.C. Pride. The originals are gouache, but prints like these can be found in my shop & proceeds go directly to a trans teen (mine!) for summer camp. mightypigeon.bigcartel.com

Exciting news! I illustrated two board books coming to shelves in the fall ☺️ Huge thanks to @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social for helping this dream come true ❤️

I wish we weren't all so collectively broke. I know you guys would buy more of my artwork if you could afford it, and I genuinely appreciate/understand that.

Just finished up this painting this morning. I rather enjoy it. You? #gouache

I wrapped up two murals today, Baltimore! (Please clap) but seriously, what a fun trip dos memory lane this project was. Prior to the start of these, I had been out of the mural game for 13 years! Nice to be back… just like riding a bike… covered in paint. ☺️

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Danamarie & I’m a children’s book illustrator & muralist who loves telling stories about families of all kinds. I work mostly in gouache & “digital gouache” painting & I’d love to work with you! I’m repd by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Working on character studies for something special

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! Marching into February with all my friends, saying hello to all the ADs & editors & clients of all stripes looking for merrymaking! See more of my portfolio: danamariehosler.com Rep’d by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Making progress…

A little bit of trans pride & protective mama bear action happening on the desk today.

You know that “game” we painters play where you keep your paint water a little too close to your drink? Yesterday I upped the ante and accidentally played the game with guac. (Happy to report I never missed the cup. Phew)

@lotsodoodles.bsky.social Hiiiiiiiii fren!! Love you! Miss you!

Took my out of state friends on a tour of my murals in Baltimore. It always feels like catching up with old buddies when I revisit them. Hi mural fren!

Ringing’ in the new year like… Happy #kidlitartpostcardday, 2025! This year, I’d love to work with you on a cling-clang, boisterous, pattern-filled project, Art Directors. You can find more of my work on my website: danamariehosler.com I’m rep’d by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Oops! Got so excited to share I forgot to add, I’m repped by @jenrofe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social!

Hello ADs, editors & clients alike! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! If you’re looking for bright palettes, sunny scenes & patterns, patterns, patterns— I’m your gal! See more of my work at www.danamariehosler.com

Safe travels to everyone heading back home from their holiday breaks! What kind of fly-er are you? I’m the “I’ll just drive, thanks” kind 😂 #kidlitart

Speedy "Pet" Portrait by @mightypigeon.bsky.social 😍😍😍 Such perfection, and she even included the weave of the fabric underneath Ellie's mohair fur! And I'm so absolutely stoked that she included Ellie's little tatting collar.

Today’s ✨glimmer✨ “that thing where cats weave between your legs and purr” #kidlitart #cats #illustration

I’m working on a series of illustrations of “✨glimmers✨”— tiny moments of joy that elicit feelings of hope, comfort, safety etc. Today’s glimmer? Looking at the stars.⭐️ #kidlitart #illustration

Who wants a donut? What’s your go to donut? I like a double chocolate but my kids gravitate towards strawberry frosted with sprinkles (certainly the most fun to draw!) #kidlitart #illustration

If you see this, post something green 💚

My brain woke me up at 3:30 this morning, just itching to get this out. Baby’s first comic? #kidlitart #illustration

Now’s the time to organize; gather your resources; gather your people; get involved in your community. Share the responsibility & share the love. #kidlitart

Today’s a great day to remind everyone that we’re all in this together! On this #kidlitartpostcard day, I want to share that love with you. I’m available for work of all kinds! For picture books, please contact my agent @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social. Be good to each other 🩵

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m available for picture books or whatever project you’ve got in mind. I work in gouache and love a fun challenge, lots of patterns and color! Proudly represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social You can see more of my work at danamariehosler.com

A bit of morning painting. A new piece in the Neurodivergence series. #gouache #illustration

Just a little morning color play!

As a slight side step to my “typical” kids’ illustration, I’ve been working on a series of gouache paintings I call “Neurodivergence”, celebrating, lamenting & exploring my experiences as an autistic person with ADHD. Here’s a recent one I love (still bummed out the tape chewed up the borders 😔)