Getting out of a creative slump

Is anyone a member at childrensillustrators.com? Is it worth it? #kidlitart

Had a great time at the LA Kids Book Festival! #bookfestival #kidlit

#aughost2024 #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #halloween #AuGhost August drawing challenge! Prompt: Fall

This is what I do when I feel creatively stuck #art #kidlitart

I’m opening up to doing school visits this year!

For those seeking a timely book for young readers: KAMALA HARRIS: ROOTED IN JUSTICE by Nikki Grimes and Laura Freeman. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Kamala... #KidLit #KamalaHarris

Happy International Ice Cream Day! #kidlit #kidlitart

I spent many summer days coloring in front of the tv when I was little. #kidlit #kidlitart

Was rummaging through my bookshelf and found this beauty! TOMATOES FOR NEELA by Padms Lakshmi and @juanamartinezn.bsky.social It’s on display in my studio space now 😊

Good morning! #kidlit #kidlitart

📚📚📚 I found two BEAUTIFUL books at @theocbookfair this past weekend. DAUGHTER OF THE LIGHTFOOTED PEOPLE by @belen_m_medina and illustrated by @losnaked. I also bought I AM CHIVA!, written by @karolitadotcom and illustrated by @artichoke_kid. #kidlit #kidlitart

Deadline times #kidlit #kidlitart

My stickers came just in time for my book signing at The OC Book Fair tomorrow! #kidlit #kidlitart

My stickers came just in time for my book signing at The OC Book Festival tomorrow! #kidlit #kidlitart

My stickers are on their way for my book signing at the OC Book Fair this weekend! #books #booklover #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booklover #booklove #bookcommunity #bookblogger #booknerds #kidlit #kidlitart #childrenillustration #booktalk #bookworm #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram

When you have an event coming up and you hope your swag shows up on time! 😬 #kidlit #kidlitart

It’s #portfolioday! I love color, light and magic! #kidlit #kidlitart

Hi #portfolioday! 👋🏽 I’m a #kidlit illustrator who loves heartfelt and fun stories and projects that bring joy to kids of all ages. Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 🎨 www.ariadelsole.com #kidlitart #illustration

Every now and then I’ll do a quick study painting which I max out at an hour. Gets my creative juices flowing and brushes up my color, composition, lighting and speed skills. I found this image on IG and fell in love with it. #kidlit #kidlitart #digitalart

What are you reading these days??

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Christmas penguin in the middle of summer! ☀️🐧 #kidlit #kidlitart

Sometimes I have to splash some color around to get the creative juices flowing! This is going to be the underpainting for in inspirational landscape photo I found on Instagram. More to come! #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbookart #ampainting #digitalpainting

I already adore drawing mothers sharing special moments with their kids… but it’s time to practice drawing more cute fatherly love!💗 #kidlit #kidlitart

Love incorporating some repeat patterns into paintings #kidlit #kidlitart

Littlr corner of my studio space. Share yours! #kidlit #kidlitart

Let’s talk swag! What type of schtuff do you bring to book signing at book fairs, etc.? I don’t want to be wasteful—money or material-wise. What works for you?? I want all the cool ideas! 😎 #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #bookfestivals #bookfair #childrensbookillustrator

Come say hi on Saturday, July 12 at the inaugural OC Book Festival! I’ll be at the @scbwisocal booth hanging with friends! #kidlitart #kidlit #kidsbooks #childrensbooks

Please note July's #KidLitArtPostcard event is getting pushed out one week due to the 4th of July holiday. You have an extra week to make a great promo piece #kidlitart illustrators. And an extra week for #kidlit art directors, editors, and agents to come on over to Bluesky.

@claryillustration.bsky.social I love love love your work! Thank you for the follow!

Not #kidlit related, but I made some #Dalgona #coffee today. Have you tried it? It’s super SUPER easy. ~2 tsp instant coffee ~2 tsp sugar ~2 tsp hot water *blend vigorously until creamy (or use a frother) *in a separate glass, pour milk over ice *pour coffee blend on top YUM!

Woohoo, it's #kidlitchat night! @kidlitchat.bsky.social is hosted by my pals @bonnieadamson.com & @gregpincus.bsky.social. Geared toward those who write or illustrate kids' books (ALL levels of expertise welcome), this text-based chat is a fun way to connect with others in the #kidlit community.

So, I’ve started a blog! I’ve been missing the sense of community the kidlit world has always provided. The past few years have been😵‍💫 for me and I feel I’m ready to be inspired, share art from myself and others and maybe (hopefully) inspire you! Click the link in my bio to jump over and say hi!

🚨🚨🚨 Hey #kidlit, Mallory Grigg, Senior Art Director at Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, has graciously returned to Bluesky after 6 months away, AND to post an open call! THIS IS A BIG DEAL! Let's make her feel heard and welcome! Go team go! 💙❤️

Had a wonderfully inspiring day with my art fam at the Bowers Museum yesterday!

It’s definitely feeling like summer and I’m loving it! #kidlit #kidlitart

Hello everyone! First post here. Looking forward to learning how to navigate this space! #kidlit #kidlitart