It's always fun to draw cute lil' belly buttons! Working hard to wrap up my current book project. What's on your desk today? Drop a note below and keep the conversation going! #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebookartist #childrensbooks #iIlustrator #bellybutton

IT'S FINALLY HERE! "Winter" by Barbara L. Smith, aka my mom! Its our first collaboration and we are so excited to share it with all of you! WINTER makes a great holiday gift! Available on Amazon! bit.ly/4ooGQ5X #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #booklaunch #illustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Deb Johnson, a children's book illustrator and author. I love creating expressive characters that spark imagination and heart. Open for new projects in 2026! Visit my website here: www.deb-johnson.com #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks

Just ol’ creepy Betty BUTTON Eyes saying hello… #inktober #inktober25 #button #spooky #illustration #childrensbookillustration #digitalink #fallseason

That first BLAST of cold fall air at the bus stop…were you team coat or no coat? #inktober2025 #inktoberofficial #inktober #blast #procreate #lineart #coldwind #illustration #childrensbookillustration #picturebookillustration #middleschool #busstop #instaart @debjohnsonart

Sweep, sweep, sweep it under the rug! #inktober #inktober2025 #inktoberofficial #sweep #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #illustrator #sketchbook #procreate

It ain’t heavy, it’s my punkin’! #inktober #kidlitart #illustration #pumpkins

This sea opera singing STARfish is crooning to the tunes of #inktober25 #inktober #inktober2025 #starfish #kidlitart #kidlt #illustration #procreate #childrensbookillustration

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Watch out for bandit ghost squirrels! Hello! I am an #illustrator and love bringing stories to life with sweet & expressive characters. Open in 26 for BB, PB, CB & ED Projects. www.deb-johnson.com #kidlitart #kidlit #spooky #ArtDirectors #editors #authors

Spooky season is here! #wip #kidlitart #kidlit #trickortreat #halloween #picturebooks #illustrator

TOPIC: What professional or creative advice do you wish you could pass on to your younger self? (And would your younger self listen?!?) #kidlitchat

I am so excited to announce Max and Her Stacks, by Joyce McCullough, illustrated by me, will be released fall 2025 (End Game Press). If you love stacks and stacks of books, you will adore Max and Her Stacks! #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitart #newbook #Illustration

Somehow it is Tuesday again! That means #kidlitchat happens here at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific, and I nudge you to join us (if you wanna chat with fellow #kidlit lovers, happen to be free, and want to, of course). Hope to see you then!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deb Johnson and I'm a kidlit illustrator and author. I adore creating cute animals and their people that will hug you back. www.deb-johnson.com #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookillustration #Illustration #childrensbooks #hikingwithdogs #hiking #peaceful

Hello September! I love this season of gnomes, pumpkins, cozy sweaters and crunch-crunchy leaves! www.deb-johnson.com #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitchat #Illustration #picturebookillustration #picturebooks

Jumping in to the last days of summer with #KidlitartPostcard Day! My name is Deb Johnson and I'm a kidlit illustrator and author. I love drawing cute animal and people characters that make you giggle and smile. Visit my portfolio at www.deb-johnson.com #kidlitart #picturebooks #Illustration

It's Amelia Earhart Day! This quick sketch is a smash-up of several reference photos. She was truly an inspiration and accomplished so much in her short life. #kidlitart #kidlit #biography #picturebooks #Illustration #childrensbooks #Procreate #digitalpencils #quicksketch

Have you ever held a firefly and watched it glow?! #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbookillustration #picturebooks #illustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcardday to you, lovely art directors & editors!🧡💛💚 I’m Laura, Canadian 🇨🇦 kids’ book illustrator, repped by Lisa Pomerantz in the US. Looking for opportunities to tell surprising stories and create magical worlds in ordinary places #kidlit #childrensillustration www.w-illo.com

Happy #KidlitartPostcard Day! I illustrate all things for children: board books, picture books, chapter books, magazines, activity and coloring books. If you have a project in mind, let's connect! www.deb-johnson.com #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #Illustrator

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deb Johnson and I illustrate and write books for children. I am available for picture books, board books, magazines, activity books, educational & more! www.deb-johnson.com #kidlitart #kidlit #Illustrator #childrensbooks @debjohnsonart.bsky.social

My interview with @creativeboom.com—specifically about @bsky.app, and how I’ve made it work for me—is now out from behind the paywall and publicly available via YouTube. It’s an hour long, but I share a ton of concrete tips and tricks. 💙❤️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsVJ...

Currently sketching surface pat designs and coordinating items. Learning to do this using Affinity Designer 2 instead of Illustrator. So, another favorite is learning something new. #kidlitchat

TOPIC: What's your favorite part of the creative process? And what part is the hardest for you to work through? #kidlitchat

Woop! The @cbignyc.bsky.social Illustration Directory for 2025 is live on the CBIG website. I'm so proud to be a part of this awesome group! [My art is on page 4] View the pdf here: www.cbig-nyc.com/directory #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Last night's #kidlitchat focused on pacing and...er...pants. Who knows how these things happen. A solid helping of great advice and a dash of silliness is the recipe for a good chat! Check out the comments and plan to join us LIVE next Tuesday.

On Queries: I liked the formula of The Hook, The Book, and The Cook. 1. Personalized intro,one like hook. 2. 2 or 3 line book summary. 3. Bio. #kidlitchat

TOPIC: Let's talk... queries! What are your best tips for writing a great query? What do you avoid or, if you receive queries, reallllly dislike seeing? And... who and what are you querying these days? #kidlitchat

🖍️Today’s the Day — It’s Finally HERE! Let’s give a BIG cheer because…🖍️ Nikki’s Camping Coloring Book is now LIVE on Amazon! (Available in several countries too!) What better day to launch than on #kidlitartpostcard Day!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deb Johnson and I illustrate and write books for children. I am available for picture books, board books, magazines, activity pages, and educational books. www.deb-johnson.com #kidlitart #kidlit #Illustrator #childrensbooks @debjohnsonart.bsky.social

TOPIC: What are some of the key moments in your career/writing/illustrating journey? What are the moments or events that moved you forward or were turning points? And what has been "the best thing ever!" moment for you so far? #kidlitchat

Happy Friday! I am thankful that our weather is warm and sunny and not frosty like this ol' owl. Seriously, it's one of my favorite illustrations from an upcoming book on...can you guess?! The author is really special, too! #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #Illustrator #kidlitartist #bookdesign

Check out collective wisdom from the #kidlit community on world building (plus snacks!) at last night's #kidlitchat. Remember, you can add to the conversation any time, for the low, low price of a single hashtag--and plan to join us LIVE next Tuesday, and *every* Tuesday, at 9 pm Eastern.

“Spring is here!” Exercising with a quick sketch … I just never know what will pop up! #kidlitart #kidlit #sketching #childrensbooks #spring #bear

Process video! This one was quick and fun! #kidlitart #kidlit #processvideo #sunflish #ocean #snorkle #illustration #childrensbooks

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” — Plato Happy Saturday! May your day be filled with unexpected joy! #kidlitart #kidlit #sunfish #snorkle #music #ocean

For the evening scrollers... Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator for children's books, including picture books, board books, and activity books. For more illustration samples and to connect: www.deb-johnson.com #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks #BB #activitybooks

Greetings #kidlitartpostcard ! I'm a freelance Illustrator and Cover Artist on the US east coast, specializing in animals & atmosphere. Portfolio: www.jennifer-meyer.com Cara: cara.app/jenniferlmeyer Published Work www.shannonassociates.com/jenniferl.me...

#kidlitartpostcard for the afternoon crowd, love of birds, and everything about Scotland. In Oban, UK, there once was a lad who piped a tune to school and back. To this day, this enchanting place pulls at my heart.

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Luisa, a Colombian illustrator working in picture books. This is my first post here, hello Bluesky! I'm rep'd by Alex Gehringer at The Bright Agency. www.luisauribe.com #kidlitart #picturebook #childrensbook

Fun #kidlitartpostcard by former Gab ‘n’ Doodle guest Charlene Chua! Watch the video: youtu.be/9_hHD0PBD-o?...

We love Peanut & Moe! #kidlitartpostcard by pal and former Gab ‘n’ Doodle guest Gina Perry! Watch the episode here: youtu.be/qPTSWuYZeXQ?...

Adorable #kidlitartpostcard by pal, former Gab ‘n’ Doodle (and UPCOMING GAME ‘N’ DOODLE✨) guest Jacob Souva! Here’s our 2022 Gab ‘n’ Doodle: www.instagram.com/tv/ClF0uZFAR...

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator for children's books, including picture books, board books, and activity books. For more illustration samples and to connect: www.deb-johnson.com #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks #BB #activitybooks #Illustrator #origami #newfriends

Each of our creative journeys is unique and difficult, but there are so many good programs available to help. @thewritingbarn.bsky.social had the resources I needed at a crisis point in my #kidlit career recently--which led to a very happy outcome! thewritingbarn.com/writing-barn...

‘Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.’ Albert Einstein Art is the same way…to keep your balance…aka motivation…you must keep moving. It’s okay to wobble a bit but keep going! #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebooks #motivation #bicycles #illustration

It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart. ~Rainer Maria Rilke Happy Spring! Beautiful blooms...bees buzzing...and lots of pollen...aaahchoo! #kidlitart #kidlit #Illustration #childrensbooks #picturebooks #spring #mouse #springmeadow #publishing

Forever is composed of nows. -Emily Dickenson The process of play and embracing the imperfections…it’s how we learn. #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks #illustration #justplay

A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. John A. Shedd #childrensbooks #picturebooks #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #safeharbor