El Carrel
@elcarrel.bsky.social
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Chicago based Children’s book illustrator Seeking Representation CCC Illustration ‘26
2025 is nearing its end, so it’s time for my yearly
#artvsartist
I had a lot of fun opportunities and projects going on this year, so I picked out some of my favorites!! Find more of my work at:
www.elcarrelillustration.com
2025 was a strong year, hoping 2026 is even better!
#kidlit
#kidlitart
1 day ago
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I’ve been participating in
#OnceUponAWinter2025
by
#OrangeBeakStudio
Today’s prompt was Rooftops!
25 days ago
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Tori Kate
27 days ago
Hi
#kidlitartpostcard
day! ❄️ I’m Tori & I love creating fun, silly & heartwarming characters - animals and human! Interested & open for work in PB & BoardBooks Represented by Analía Cabello
@analiacabello.bsky.social
at
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
More artwork @
torikateillustration.com
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Nicola Schofield
27 days ago
Happy December
#kidlitartpostcard
day! When does winter feel like it's truly started for you? More work here: 🌐
Nicolaschofield.com
I'm open for picturebook work in 2026. contact my lovely agent
@sallymkim.bsky.social
at
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart
#illustration
#picturebooks
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Happy Holiday
#kidlitartpostcard
day!! My name is El Carrel, and am a
#kidlitillustrator
who loves showcasing whimsical stories through bright colors and expressive shapes! 🏡
elcarrelillustration.com
✉️
[email protected]
27 days ago
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Antonieta Muñoz Estrada
about 2 months ago
Hi there!
#KidLitArtPostcard
I'm Antonieta, a children's book illustrator based in Mexico, who enjoys drawing fun, colorful characters! I'm open to picture books, board books, and early readers. Feel free to reach out!
#kidlit
#kidlitart
www.mariadrawss.com
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Gael_Me ☆ Illustrator
about 2 months ago
Hello! Happy
#KidLitArtPostcard
day ✨️ I'm Ada, a Filipino illustrator looking and available for PB, MG, YA or any illustration work. Seeking representation. 🎨:
adaabigael.weebly.com
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Happy
#kidlitartpostcard
day!! My name is El Carrel, and am a
#kidlitillustrator
looking for work in picture books! With a focus on bright colors and expressive shapes I can bring to life magical or grounded stories! 🏡
elcarrelillustration.com
✉️
[email protected]
about 2 months ago
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Happy Halloween everyone!
2 months ago
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Jenn Harney
3 months ago
Hiho
#portfolioday
It’s me! I’m Jenn. I like to draw all the things and I’m ALWAYS looking for work. (I do the writing stuff too sometimes!)
jkharney.blogspot.com
#kidlitart
#childrensbooks
#hiremeplease
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Yaroslava Apollonova
3 months ago
It’s
#PortfolioDay
! I’m Yara and I’m a neurodivergent mixed media illustrator, looking for new PB projects and cover work. I love textures, soft colors, drawing fun characters and weird animals. 🦥
www.odnatamyara.com
I’m represented by Jemiscoe Chambers-Black at
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
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Anna Florsdefum
3 months ago
Hi
#PortfolioDay
! I’m Anna, a children's book illustrator who loves stories full of nature and cute animals. I'm looking for new and exciting projects, open to work on more picture and board books! ☀️
www.annaflorsdefum.com
✏️
www.instagram.com/annaflorsdefum
✉️
[email protected]
#kidlitart
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I also have been keeping up with
#peachtober25
!
3 months ago
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Nicola Schofield
3 months ago
Hello
#portfolioday
! I am a
#kidlit
illustrator (of many things) and author (of picturebooks) and here is a little snapshot of my portfolio. For a closer look, head to
NicolaSchofield.com
I'm repped by
@sallymkim.bsky.social
at
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
#kitlitart
#pb
#illustration
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natalie
3 months ago
Hi
#PortfolioDay
! I'm Natalie, an illustrator and cartoonist living in Maine 🦞 I'm looking for rep/work in picture books, covers, and graphic novels. I'd be happy to draw for you! 💠
www.nanelsonart.com
💠
[email protected]
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Hi
#PortfolioDay
My name is El Carrel, and am
#kidlitillustrator
looking for work in picture books! With a focus on bright colors and expressive shapes I can bring to life magical or grounded stories! 🏡
elcarrelillustration.com
✉️
[email protected]
3 months ago
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Gael_Me ☆ Illustrator
3 months ago
Hello! Happy
#KidLitArtPostcard
day ✨️ I'm Ada, a Filipino illustrator looking and available for PB, MG, YA or any illustration work. Seeking representation. 🎨:
adaabigael.weebly.com
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I also started
#peachtober25
yesterday with the prompt acorn!
3 months ago
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I didn’t want to miss out on either
#peachtober25
or
#kidlitartpostcard
day today so why not combine the two! Today’s prompt is kite! Also, Hello! My name is El, and I am a Chicago based Illustrator looking for work in picture books! I love bright colors and lively shapes in my art!
3 months ago
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Elio
5 months ago
It’s back-to-school time. You’re getting new shoes, and your mom is making you do that funny little walk around the store to test them out.
#kidlitartpostcard
#kidlitart
www.eliopictures.com
represented by
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
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Nicola Schofield
5 months ago
I actually made two postcards this month. Clearly I have too much time on my hands - someone give me a picturebook to illustrate! 😄 🌐
NicolaSchofield.com
Rep by
@sallymkim.bsky.social
at
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
#kidlitart
#kidlitartpostcard
#picturebook
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Angela Matteson
5 months ago
Hello!
#KidLitArtPostcard
! A firefly fest to celebrate the abundant fireflies in the garden this year!
angelamatteson.com
I’m represented by
@jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart
#kidlit
#illustration
#art
#ChildrensBooks
#picturebooks
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Happy
#kidlitartpostcard
day! My name is El, and I am a Chicago based Illustrator looking for work in picture books! I love bright colors and fun shapes in my art! You can find more of my work at:
www.elcarrelillustration.com
5 months ago
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Happy
#kidlitartpostcard
day! My name is El Carrel, and I am an illustrator who loves shapes and colors!! I love working on picture books and board books!!
#kidlitillustration
#kidlitartist
#kidlitart
#childrensbookillustrator
#childrensbook
6 months ago
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Wanted to take part in SCBWI’s monthly “Draw This!” art prompt! This month’s prompt was Oops! I finished it just in time!
#scbwidrawthis
#scbwiillinois
#scbwi
#scbwiillustrators
#kidlit
#kidlitillustration
6 months ago
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Summertime means picnic time!! Here’s a little illustration I did to celebrate summer!
#kidlitart
#kidlit
#kidlitillustration
7 months ago
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Yaroslava Apollonova
7 months ago
It’s
#kidlitartpostcard
day! 🐈⬛ Hello art directors and editors! My name is Yara, I’m a freelance illustrator interested in picture books and cover work! I love textures, weird animals and warm colors I’m rep’d by
@jemiscoe.bsky.social
at
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Portfolio:
odnatamyara.com
✨
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Brooke Baum
7 months ago
Woohoo, it's
#kidlitartpostcard
day! I love to create fun, silly, kid-focused art. I'm a
#PBRisingStars
mentee and I'll query agents in the fall! This goofy dragon is from a new dummy I'm working on! 🌐
heybrookebaum.com
💌
[email protected]
#kidlit
#kidlitart
#art
#illustration
#dragon
#pb
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Elio
7 months ago
A postcard from the world’s most BORING museum. My name is Elio. I’m an illustrator represented by
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
+
@jenrofe.bsky.social
/ Associate professor of instruction at
@columbiachi.bsky.social
/ and a dad.
www.eliopictures.com
#kidlitartpostcard
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Happy
#kidlitartpostcard
day! Hello everyone! My name is El Carrel, and I’m a freelance illustrator based in Chicago, interested in picture books! I love animals, nature, and vibrant colors!
7 months ago
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Shiho Pate ペイトしほ Illustration
8 months ago
Hello
#KidlitArtPostcard
Day! 🌸
shihopate.com
for more of my work 🌸 Represented by Deborah Warren at East West Literary Agency 🌸 I love illustrating children's books with heart, humor, puppets, Halloween, adventures 🌸 I am working on my first author illustrator book
#kidlitart
#art
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Diandra Mae
8 months ago
Happy
#KidLitArtPostcard
Day! I’m an author-illustrator who loves drawing young kids exploring the world around them, especially in nature. I am seeking representation. You can see more of my work at
diandramae.com
🎨
#kidlit
#kidlitart
#illustrator
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Elio
8 months ago
Happy
#KidLitArtPostcard
day! Join the Walrus Washers team! My name is Elio. I’m an illustrator represented by
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
+
@jenrofe.bsky.social
/ Associate professor of instruction at
@columbiachi.bsky.social
/ and a dad. More work and books found here:
www.eliopictures.com
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Elsa Martins 🖍️ illustrator
8 months ago
Happy
#kidlitartpostcard
day! These two deserve their own story *adds to endless to-do list* I’m Elsa and I’m happy when I illustrate for kids. I’m always looking for the next exciting project to work on and give my all 🥰
#kidlitart
#picturebookillustration
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Hi
#KidLitArtPostcard
day! My name is El Carrel, and I am open for work in picture and board books! I love bright colors and whimsical stories! you can find my work at
www.elcarrelillustration.com
8 months ago
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Hi
#portfolioday
! My name is El Carrel, and I am an Illustrator looking for work in children’s books. I love bright fun colors telling imaginative stories! You can see my full portfolio at:
www.elcarrelillustration.com
9 months ago
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Hi
#KidLitArtPostcard
day! My name is El, and I love creating whimsical and colorful illustrations for young readers! You can find more of my work at
www.elcarrelillustration.com
9 months ago
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Created for a digital illustration class, a reboot of a Jessie Wilcox Smith piece.
#childrensbook
#childrenbookillustrator
9 months ago
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