help, i can’t focus. and i have so much to do. 🫠

Life After Whale is a beautiful book. It’s non-fiction poetry with gorgeous illustrations. Just stunning. Definitely check it out if you haven’t yet!

🧵1/3 In this splendid photo, we can see an example of #pareidolia*: an exceptional olive tree, found in Ginosa, Puglia, Italy. It is know as "the thinking olive tree" because we perceive a human figure in its trunk. 🧪🔭 epod.usra.edu/blog/2019/12... 📷Marcella Giulia Pace #sciart #photography

I have not stopped making creatures out of dirt

Pear Shape by Nick Thorburn is out 6/16--Li'l Guy sold separately! https://ow.ly/Wgs350Z9xFl

strawberry harvest! 🍓☀️ #art #traditionalart #caturday

These oni sippy cups will be available in my shop on Monday, June 8th at 11am Hawaiian time !

Did someone say burger day?? I love every opportunity to share this one from the vault. 🍔🛍️ #kidlitart

Wood Dolls are here! You can now grab hand painted 3D versions of my characters! I created these using polymer clay, wood, glue, pom poms, and yarn!

amazing

Did you know that the National Park of American Samoa is home to some of the most incredible coral reefs in the world? The Ofu back reef pools, located on Ofu Island in Manuʻa, are known for their shallow, crystal-clear waters and bright, colorful corals. (PC: Natasha Ripley) #AmericanSamoa #NPSA

How does this sneak up on me *every* month?

Reorganizing my books and wondering where some of my comics went. Reminds me of when my gramma would say, “must’ve grown legs…”

Alright #kidlit! What program(s) are we using for book trailers? Asking for me….

Erin Entrada Kelly reflects: ‘During Cancer Treatment, Writing Kept Me Going’ | People

If I designed sunscreen.

I know you're looking for something to help you procrastinate, so let me help you out. Peruse my updated illustrator lookbook here: www.jenrofe.com/illustrators #kidlitart

I like the phrase “nothing burger.” Rather than just saying nothing, it is saying nothing between two buns.

Goosebumps. Which surprises me because I liked ghost stories a lot as a kid (and adult). #kidlit

Kaimana Beach has become a favored birthing place for monk seal mom Kaiwi.

Let’s gooooo! 🐠✨

A cartoon by Liana Finck. See more cartoons from this week’s issue: newyorkermag.visitlink.me/nib_9K

🔧Need a helping hand with your artistic practice? Great news! I am offering mentorships. And I can’t wait to work with you. Spaces are limited, so act fast. DM me to check availability, go over options, and plan. #artmentorship #portfolioreview #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrators

Some joy by @antid33.bsky.social @demonsinmytea.bsky.social and two hold studios.

I love ceramics.

Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Tom Toro.

Adorable little bbs ✨

This looks good. Looking forward to picking it up! #kidlit #kidlitart

Such a good idea!! 🌈✨

Sunday morning coffee and blind contour with Chris. Guess which one is me… #blindcontour #art

My commissions are open! 🌟I'm doing both: -Icons -Pet Portraits -$35 each, +$10 per pet/character 10"x10", 300 dpi, 5 slots available! Link to commission me here: ko-fi.com/ashszymanik/commissions

STOKED to share that I wrote and illustrated an early reader with Seuss Studios! It is called, Anything? Anything! and it is scheduled for summer 2027. I look forward to sharing more leading up to launch! ✨🌈 #kidlit

STOKED to share that I wrote and illustrated an early reader with Seuss Studios! It is called, Anything? Anything! and it is scheduled for summer 2027. I look forward to sharing more leading up to launch! ✨🌈 #kidlit

Another Moraine Lake inspired illustration! A slightly different version of this will be released as a puzzle later this coming summer!

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Hey, friends! If you have a kid aged 8-13 so, do they know the Smoky Bear slogan that starts with "Only YOU can prevent...?" And if so, which version have they heard? (forest fires vs. wildfires, which is the updated slogan)

Read this aloud to my kid and it was a lot of fun. And the illustrations were ✨😮‍💨✨ I borrowed this copy from the library but this WILL be making it into my bookshelf. #beawolf #kidlit

The New Robin in the Cherry Plum Tree a week ago 🪶 #birds #DDOR

Sup. #kidlitart

#kidlitart is my favorite hashtag. Second, is probably #birds.

Easter is nearly over! But here’s a little easter bunny/golden goose mash up for ya! #kidlitart #kidlit #easterbunny

the icon // the artist // the work *I love these prompts* #kidlitart

Playing in the Spring rain🌷 #kidlitart

I’ve been wanting to post (and see) more drawings on here — this prompt list/art challenege is perfect!

A cartoon by Benjamin Schwartz. See more from this week’s issue: newyorkermag.visitlink.me/tGiw5i

In his Prime Video series, Ahmed plays a struggling actor auditioning to be the next James Bond. Ahmed says Bond is a "symbol of aspiration, this unattainable kind of self" his character is pursuing. n.pr/3NWLPOf

Portrait sesh with my kid. I love the way he draws expressions.

Hooray! I found out today that my animated loop "REGULATE A.I." is an official selection for this year's Vermont Animation Festival! You can watch it here: vimeo.com/1097611362 And find out more about about the festival which is Friday April 17 in Vermont! www.vtanimationfestival.org

I like the lines ✨👀