Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Hi, I’m Val, an illustrator available for all types of #kidlitart projects. I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I think this is the version where Ariel says “Nope, not going up there!” Hi, I’m Val, an illustrator available for all types of #kidlitart projects. I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Val, an illustrator open to all kinds of kidlit projects. I’m especially fond of funny nonfiction/informational fiction. I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social Portfolio at valdraws.com

Happy #portfolioday! Hello art directors and editors! I am an illustrator open to all kidlit-related projects. You can see more of my work at www.valdraws.com I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlitsky #illustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Val, an illustrator available for all types of #kidlitart projects. I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #earthday #bees #beehotel #earthdayactivities #spring #coloredpencil #procreate #kidlitsky

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Val, an illustrator available for all types of #kidlitart projects. I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #procreate #robotillustration #kidlitsky

A little lion loping through a thicket of cotton candy to catch up to the elephant (he heard there was ice cream). #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitsky #coloredpencil #prismacolor

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Those looking to use an android version on this while waiting for the Flashes developer working hard on it, check out @pinksky.app in the meantime. It needs work but it's something for us android users!

This little piggy went for a walk. #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #procreate

Soon everyone will want one. #salmonhats #orcas #j27blackberry #illustration #kidlitart #nonfiction #kidlit #kidlitsky

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

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Just an elephant enjoying an ice cream cone. #kidlitart

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate books for kids. Portfolio - charlenechua.com Agent - Tracy Marchini, BookEnds Literary #kidlitart #art

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Anyone else an on-call plushie doctor for their dog? Anyway, when I'm not stitching up dog toys I also illustrated children's books! Currently available for any kidlit projects. 💻 maliapila.com ✨ Rep'd by James McGowan of BookEnds Lit.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Val, an illustrator open to all #kidlitart projects. I’m especially partial to funny nonfiction/informational fiction. Represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitsky

It’s been a long road from fish gills to outer ears of all shapes and sizes, but here we are. #kidlitart #bats #bunnies #coloredpencil

This little friend, whose name I cannot pronounce so I’ll call them “Gus,” is a distant relative of some of our prehistoric ancestors, which I guess makes them our distant relative, too. #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitsky #coloredpencil #illustration #art #drawing #procreate #prismacolor

I think this little guy could use some techniques to manage his anxiety. Working on that myself. #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitsky #coloredpencil #illustration #art #drawing #procreate #prismacolor #anxiety

I’m totally doing this: open.substack.com/pub/socialme...

A couple more friends found along the long and winding evolutionary road. #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitsky #coloredpencil #illustration #art #drawing #procreate #evolution #prismacolor

Some critters found along the evolutionary path from fish to us human folks. #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitsky #coloredpencil #illustration #art #drawing #procreate #evolution #birdsaredinosaurs

Someone doesn’t like to share. #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitsky #coloredpencil #illustration #art #drawing #procreate #unicorn

We are delighted to announce a new Six-Week Workshop scholarship for Trans writers. The Sea Star Scholarship, an annual full-tuition scholarship for the Six-Week Workshop, has been offered by an anonymous donor and will be available for the first time this year.

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can capture apartment-life in an urban setting for a beginning reader series with a vibrant ensemble cast and a grayscale interior. Respond here with images and a link to your folio. Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️

Excited about this!

Some days are like that. #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitsky #coloredpencil #illustration #art #drawing #cats

Here’s one based on prompts from #theEndlessArtChallenge. The cards were “fruit”, “ketchup and mustard” (colors), and “include a character” (you don’t have to ask me twice!). #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitsky #coloredpencil #illustration #art #drawing

Some in-progress pirates. #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitsky #coloredpencil #procreate #illustration #art #drawing #sketch

They’re dazzling alright, but are they dazzling enough to dazzle a hungry lioness? 😬🦁 #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitsky #coloredpencil #procreate #illustration #art #drawing

Mood. #kidlitsky #procreate #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art #stickers

It’s okay wildebeest - if I had to travel without GPS I’d be confused, too. #kidlitsky #coloredpencil #procreate #oddfacts #kidlitart #kidlit #handlettering

You won't be any better at fighting what's coming if you burn yourself out and spend all your time feeling bleak and hopeless, and the people telling you that it's all despair now probably don't have anyone's best interest at heart.

Apparently, this is what lemurs do when they get together. #weirdcollectivenouns #coloredpencil #procreate #lemurs #oddfacts #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookillustration #handlettering #childrensillustration #childrensillustrators #humorousillustration #nonfictionillustration

PB of the day. 📚👍

#TIL (a couple of days ago actually) that another name for the hashtag symbol is "octothorpe.” #weirdfacts #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #coloredpencil #handlettering #childrensillustration #childrensillustrator #picturebookillustrator #sketchy #nonfictionillustration

Peanuts are nothing if not versatile! #TIL #oddfacts #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #coloredpencil #wonkyillustrations #handlettering #childrensillustration #childrensillustrators #humorousillustration #nonfictionillustration

I did #ArtHangParty for the first time last Thursday. The prompt was 100 pugs in 100 minutes. I was only able to stay for the first 33, so here are pugs 16-33 - pugs 1-15 are not fit to be seen. 😆 #sketchbook #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #illustrator #illustration #picturebookillustration

Getting the hang of Bluesky (sort of!) with my first post here for #kidlitartpostcard day! Hi 👋 I’m Val, an illustrator open to all types of kidlit projects. I’m represented by James McGowan at Bookends Literary.