It's #portfolioday I'm an illustrator/author seeking representation My aspirations for a career in picture books is to make learning fun again & to be part of the reason you turn the page Board books picture books & chapter books www.taramsantoro.com

Happy #kidlitpostcard I am a North Jersey Italian girl living in Eastern Pa. I want to make learning fun again while building the bond between parent, caregiver, and child. Seeking representation #bloom #creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #cbignycmember2025 #artcreateshope

Thank you #cbignycmember2025

I'm Tara, an illustrator/author seeking representation in kidlit I am looking to work in nonfiction, making it fun, engaging, and story driven. #portfolioday #cbignycmember2025

Finished painting an illustration. Cleaning up and finishing it up. Sigh so much more to do this week. Also trying not to be disheartened by everything. #illustration #kidlitart

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can conjure hilariously expressive animals with commercial appeal for a character-driven picture book that's packed with dialogue and action. Respond here with images and a link to your folio. Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email. 💙❤️

"While playing with his new toy, Thomas surprised his friends by capturing the sun." Hello! I'm Tara, an illustrator & after-school art instructor/mentor with an interest in illustrating fiction and non-fiction BB, PB, and chapter books. I am seeking representation #kidlitartpostcardday #CBIGmember

#studioday + #caturdayeveryday = photo-op with Newt This piece is nearly done, just waiting to dry then ink #tms_creates #perseverance #creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #supportsmallbusiness #CBIGmember #artcreateshope

When you are working in #artlicensing & your cat offers help No harm came to the art or the cat #caturdayeveryday #tms_creates #perseverance #creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #CBIGmember #artcreateshope #showyourart2024

Grasshopper took part in my son's driving lessons today The girls joined me in the studio We were invaded by my daughter's bird Yes I had to rescue 1 image thanks to pawprints #caturdayeveryday #tms_creates #perseverance #creatingartmakesmehappy #inspiration #illustration #CBIGmember

Our CBIG 2024 Illustration Directory is LIVE! Pop on over to our website to view our talented members www.cbig-nyc.com/directory Also follow #cbignycmember2024 #cbigmember

Practice Practice Practice #lehighvalleyartists #tms_creates #perseverance #creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #supportsmallbusiness #CBIGmember #artcreateshope #showyourart2024

Happy #kidlitpostcardday I am a traditional artist seeking representation #kidlitart #cbigmember #cbignycmember2024 #tms_creates #perseverance #creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #supportsmallbusiness #artcreateshope #showyourart2024

Postcard day is tomorrow! #kidlit #kidlitart

I'm prepping for this weekend's #scbwiNJ conference Cover for my portfolio.... too much? 2 pieces waiting for their final touches #lehighvalleyartists #tms_creates #perseverance #creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #CBIGmember #artcreateshope

#kidlitpostcardday #cbigNYCmember2024 #lehighvalleyartists #tms_creates #perseverance #creatingartmakesmehappy #powerofart #staycreative #inspiration #artistsupportartists #illustration #supportsmallbusiness #CBIGmember #artcreateshope #showyourart2024

Day 21/100 www.instagram.com/p/C2yVlpBgk9...

Hello children’s book illustrators, editors, agents, art directors: tomorrow is #KidLitArtPostcard day. Learn more here: ginaperry.com/postcard #KidLitArt #KidLit

It's here!! My holiday sale is officially underway. Here is the 1st batch of holiday offerings. @cbignyc.bsky.social Message me on how to purchase items. Shipping in continental USA ONLY! www.instagram.com/reel/Cz6tP4Y...

Have a Peek at my illustrations on Everyday and Winter Holiday Cards at my online card shop www.greetingcarduniverse.com/dianascards @cbignyc.bsky.social #illustration #kidlitart #cbigNYC #cbigMember #cbigArtShare #Christmas

Listed below are some amazing educational and fun opportunities happening in the Lehigh Valley at a new facility called Pieces of Mind #lehighvalley #memtoringmatters #artinthevalley #emmausPA #emmausartiseverywhere #macungiepa #allentownPA #piecesofmindallentownpa www.piecesofmind.org

#caturday #caturdayeveryday On Monday they will be with us for 3 weeks. We are enjoying learning about them as individuals

New post on Instagram www.instagram.com/p/CyZVNLlv0W...

#characterdesign #doodles #kidlitart & an appearance from Newt

Finally left Twitter, aka X, all because I couldn't remember my password. I feel relief and less hate

Happy #caturday

Doodles done while teaching this week #lehighvalleyartists #tms_creates #creatingartmakesmehappy #whatsonyourdesk  #thepowerofstory #powerofart #staycreative #inspire #kidlitart #artcreateshope

Featuring ... Newt Parkour, born June 26, rescued Sept 25 #caturdayeveryday #rescuecat #lehighvalleycats #allnaturalpetfood #whorescuedwho❤️🐾 #whorescuedwho

Introduce yourself with some jobs you have done apart from what you now: Waitress HR manager Pet food specialist Shoe sales Video clerk Children's book specialist Events coordinator

Stuck inside due to rain & wind Which means I spent the day in my studio on the floor with Petunia, the pumpkin sketching which is my for of meditation #kidlitart #tms_creates #creatingartmakesmehappy

Today's studio I must say wee sketchbook and some sun is a nice low stress combo #thepowerofstory #kidlitart #illustrator

Tomorrow's the day! My students ages 11 - 17 1st gallery show curated by ME!! I'm excited for them. Will post photos and reels #afterschoolartinstructor #thepowerofstory #mentoringmatters

Always measure twice.... I'm annoyed with myself. I ordered the wrong sized floater frames for my students' art show that we hang on Wednesday #afterschoolartinstructor #thepowerofstory

Peek at an image I created for @kidlitart.bsky.social banner on the format formally known as Twitter #kidlitart