Style test for my #manga #YAGN project. I say it's a #shojomanga but some of my beta readers after reading the script said it's not. Who knows XDDD. I also designed and built a 3d scene for the story, not polished yet.

Some #CharacterDesign for my personal #YA #YAGN #GraphicNovel #shojomanga #manga project. Still need to polish some supporting characters and main characters' posing to better show off their personalities.

I started an online #manga class. It's my first time creating manga XD. The instructor assisted Japanese manga artists for years. Among classmates, many either have work online or on going in Japan. The TA is awesome. Are people interested in seeing my homework and critique later? #graphicnovel

Some character design draft dump.

How can you force yourself to finish one sketch within 15min without it looking broken? I seriously CAN NOT...

Character design for my #YoungAdult #RomanceFantasy #GraphicNovel. Still needs to work on other details. I wanna go for a #shojomanga appeal. I know the publication industry is not so welcoming to anime art style, but if I have to draw something for 350p, better go with the style I'm happy with

Artists working in mainstream USA comics: Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Image, etc. all expect art to these dimensions. I'm seeing more and more disregard for the standard specs, and it affects everyone's deadlines to have production try and wrestle your art into proper proportions.

I got discouraged writing my manuscript so I shift to drawing, then I got discouraged drawing. What a creative process. I finished Howl’s Moving Castle and left so confused. Despite of the opening scene I didn’t get anything.I got furious watching Ponyo. Maybe I’m born to dislike Miyazaki. I’m wrong

I wonder what makes people wanna buy a young adult graphic novel. I used to plan to write a romance story. I shared it to some people. They told me it’s boring. So I took a screenplay writing class and redo my story. Although I only have a rough outline, it seems like an adventure action story now…

Slightly better? BTW, let me know if you don't wanna see anime on this account, since most people follow me from kidlit.

I seriously wanna start drawing my graphic novel but I get stuck on script. I took a screenplay writing class and trashed my first outline but can’t finish the second version. I also have another YAOI idea but not sure if I should do it XD. Should I just start drawing and forget about writing?

Hey #PortfolioDay! I'm a Chinese Illustrator in US, looking for #PictureBook #MiddleGrade #comic illustration and #CharacterDesign gig. Former game artist for 8 years. I love #Fantasy and whimsical things! Seeking representation. 🎨 xichenillust.com ✉️ [email protected] #KidLitArt #cover

I've been thinking if I should post my anime drawing here. I LOVE anime guys, but it has nothing to do with kidlit or graphic novel? I'd like to make this account a kidlit or graphic novel related work account. But I have no intention making a new account for anime drawings. What do you guys think?

I haven't drawn anything for months. I'm too caught up with coming up with my own story and learn how to. I've been watching tutorials, reading others' books. I even turn my dusty kindle on. I don't know if I can come up with anything at all...And the cost to push it forward is kind of scary.

I want to make a graphic novel about a girl mermaid and her adventure in human world, but the scene I want to draw the most is two guys fighting over their own family heritage XDDDD

www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GWDU7M... Tobe Hero X!!! High stake, fast pace, perfect animation and cinematography. Soooo proud of this Chinese anime. If making a graphic novel, I wish I could make something like this XDDDD

Little gentle reminder to all the human creatives out there 💪

One thing I heard multiple times for #graphicnovel was “art is not important”. I get story is more than anything. But everyone is saying art is nothing. And there are definitely super popular comic/ manga out there that has low quality art. But does that really mean “art is nothing”? If so, why GN?

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a Chinese Illustrator in US, focusing on #kidlit illustration and character design. Former game artist for 8 years. I love magical and whimsical things! Seeking representation. 🎨 xichenillust.com ✉️ [email protected] #KidLitArt #cover #PictureBook #MiddleGrade

If you were me, will you take his class? I was browsing comic/ manga classes and found an instructor. He’s a Taiwan editor worked in Japan with famous mangakas for decades. His theory is mind blowing. BUT, in his 3 hour long trail class, 2 hours are him bragging. The 1 hour is gold. #manga #comic

A spread page from my dummy. Would you attend a magic school if you had a chance? #kidlitart #kidlit #childrenillustration #childrensbooks #illustration #Fantasy #t-rex

Illustrators, have you suddenly had new discoveries that can impact your drawings a lot? Then you look at your old work, it all turned into crXp. To make things worse, your old piece became viral or a client use it. And every time you see the old piece again you want to bury your head in dirt

I'm soooo hyped for this Chinese anime. Yes Yes Yes!!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh_u...

Happy spring. I took a break from making dummy. #kidlitart #kidlit #childrenillustration #childrensbooks #illustration #PeachBlossom #Fantasy #Spring

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a Chinese Illustrator in US, focusing on #kidlit illustration and character design. Former game artist for 8 years. I love magical and whimsical things! Seeking representation. 🎨 xichenillust.com ✉️ [email protected] #KidLitArt #illustration

I finally got my personal website done! Yay! xichenillust.com I feel extra professional now XD. I'm using Hostinger cuz it's one of the budget friendly options. It doesn't have some fancier functions but I'm thankful. Any suggestions? BTW, I've been quiet working on my first dummy. #kidlitart

Announcement! All the practical stuff in #kidlit publishing, coming up 3/16 + 3/18! Join me for a jam-packed 2-night course covering everything from book types to contracts and the publishing process—plus a chance to ask your pressing questions! More details: tinyurl.com/mtadfe5u Please repost.

🔴CALLING ALL ARTISTS🔴 Christie's NYC is planning an AI art auction expected to bring in over $600,000 to creators who've used models trained on copyrighted material from non-consenting artists. If you object to this, please sign and share this open letter. openletter.earth/cancel-the-c...

Hello! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day ✨️ I'm Ada, a Filipino illustrator looking and available for MG or YA work. 🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a Chinese Illustrator in US, focus on #kidlit illustration and character design. Former game artist for 8 years. I love magical and whimsical things! Seeking representation. 🎨 www.behance.net/xichenillust ✉️ [email protected] #KidLitArt #illustration #fantasy

Thinking about illustrating children’s books but not sure where to start? Here are 6 ways to work as a children’s illustrator ✏️📚 #kidlit Thread:

Forgot to post this one. #kidlitart #kidlit #childrenillustration #childrensbooks #illustration #fantasy

I think I just got an art scam email from someone who grabbed my email from BlueSky. Should I be happy that someone noticed me XDDD.

Style study, 3H painting. Note, this is not a draft but a final finished piece for #kidlit Is this style appropriate for #picturebook? Do you think it look unprofessional or unfinished? Thx! #kidlitart #illustration

I'm finally done with this one. Gonna work on its B&W inner illustration and spot art next. I planed this project to be a #YAFantasy cover but found out that those novel art was not what I imagined XD. So I'll just put it as #kidlitart . #kidlit #Fantasy #CoverArt

Kind #kidlit and #kidlitart community, do you know any free or paid mentorship program that offers manuscript, query letter, dummy, portfolio critique for PB, MG and YA novels? I know The Illustration Department and 12X12. I lean towards illustrator but also looking for writing improvement. Thx!

Booked a portfolio review this Friday, exited! Got to put new pieces in so it won't seem too sparce. Working on this render. I did receive feedback before that my detailed render wasn't necessary since my line drawing held enough info already. Is my render redundant? Your thoughts? #kidlitart

Still left some rendering to do. Next is to draw couple B&W illustrations like YA/ MG novels would have. I redesigned the characters and find out they look more lively when I focus on design instead of drawing them directly in a illustration. Design phase is seriously necessary. #kidlitart #kidlit

A self-publishing author suggests in her YouTube video, when looking for illustrators, ask for full-license contract with $50 per page, and even they turn in exactly what's in your mind, ask them to do revisions. I'm curious, do authors actually know how much worth of an illustrator's work? #kidlit

I forward this to my thread just to remind me the name of the book and the artist who worked on it. I always have trouble remembering names.

WIP for next portfolio piece. I'm actually uncomfortable to show WIPs, especially when I know something is obviously not quite right yet. Characters' lighting color needs some work, other than that, anything else bothers you? Critique welcome! #kidlitart

Little Pandas' Afternoon Tea~ #kidlitart #childrenillustration #kidslit #kidlit #childrensbooks #illustration

I'm hungry... I miss Dong Po Rou #kidlitart

If you’re curious about the details—like my expenses, planning mat leave, navigating freelancing with big life changes, or tackling the challenges in the arts industry—I’ve shared a full breakdown on my Substack. open.substack.com/pub/anooshas...

I’m so exciting to be launching a new course for anyone interested in writing young fiction for 5-9s. Please share and visit the following link for more details: kathywebbeditorial.com/writing-cour...

I'm entirely new to #kidlit and #publication industry and doing my research as well as working on a new portfolio. May I know is that a taboo if I'm working on a dummy and put 1 or 2 finished illustration in my portfolio or social media from it before or during a query for the project. Thank you.

Welcome, new Bluesky users! 🦋 Feel free to check out my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky, a work-in-progress with the help of the community here: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl... Quickstart Guide: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/qu... Starter Threads: publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/st...

It’s #PortfolioDay ⭐️ I’m Xi Chen, a Chinese illustrator located in NC, US. Look forward to working on children's book and MG/YA novel! I love whimsical things. Looking for representation. 🎨 www.behance.net/xichenillust ✉️ [email protected] #KidLitArt #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks

#BluePit #W #PB #F Two siblings found a magic house in the dark forest. They were trapped and desperately wanted a way out. After many challenges from the naughty house owner, they found out it's just a lonely soul missing a long lost friend. A story about love and caring. Art done by me #kidlit

If you're an unagented writer or author/illustrator of picture books, I hope you'll enter the 2025 #PBParty contest. It has helped make so many agent and editor matches in the past...and we can't wait to see the magical matches that will happen this year. mindyalyseweiss.com/2025-pbparty...