I heard a song written by Emily Scott Robinson. I cried. It was about when despair is winning “the time for flowers will come again.” While painting, I glanced at an orchid that'd never reflowered. It was blooming. Look for the hope. Even little bits. ❤️ to immigrant & MN families. #ICEOUT #LOVEin

Here’s the link to the post I wrote for today’s Storystorm 2026 – an inspirational PB challenge for the month of January: taralazar.com/2026/01/19/s... . Thanks, @taralazar.bsky.social for the opportunity!

It’s #kidlitartpostcard Day! I am wishing for peace this new year. I am an illustrator/author seeking representation for illustration projects and PBs. Find my portfolio at www.saraweingartner.com. #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #picturebook #woodlandanimals #wintermagic #illustrator #illustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! Sending a little MN winter your way. I am an illustrator/author seeking representation for picture books and other illustration projects. Find my portfolio at www.saraweingartner.com. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration #winter #deer #fawn

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! Fall is my favorite time of year! I'm an illustrator/author seeking representation for picture books and other illustration projects. Find my portfolio at www.saraweingartner.com. #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration #picturebook

Prompts: SPIDER and CANDELABRA A little doodle for today using my crow quill pen and ink. I quickly added color in Procreate. #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookart #childrensbookillustration #halloween #spider #inktober #biglistofspookysketchbookstuff

Happiness is... smiling at what comes out of the kiln! I took a pottery break over the summer, but now I'm back and recently glazed my nesting bowls. They nest!!! I'm so pleased with how the colors work together. #pottery #nestingbowls #alwayslearning #notstrivingforperfection

Prompt: GHOSTS EATING SOMETHING You know how it is when you plan a quick sketch, but a prompt makes you giggle so much, you just HAVE to finish it in color? Thanks @mikelowerystudio for Day 6 fun! #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookart #childrensbookillustration #halloween #ghosts #ghostseatingpopcorn

Happy October #kidlitartpostcard Day! Tricks and treats a teeny bit early. I am an illustrator/author seeking representation for picture books and other illustration projects, www.saraweingartner.com. #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration #picturebook #Elephant #mouse #halloween

Happy #KidlitartPostcard Day! #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration #picturebook #cow #ballerina #chicken

Yay! I am an illustration finalist for #PBParty !! I'm super excited and so grateful. #kidlit #kidlitillustration #illustrator