I think the thing that is making burn out extra difficult to deal with these last few years is just how dehumanized art has become. It was already bad with the pressures of satiating social media, add engagement farming accounts that repost art uncredited and GenAI on top...🫠 ofc we're not ok

Honestly? A huge fuck you to all the ChatGPT-assisted assholes in my inbox trying to pretend they've read my books so that they can sell me something. There's a special place in hell for the lot of you. And I hope you know that pretty much every creator ever hates your fucking guts. Cool, right?

Just did a prelim pass on my taxes and it looks like I'll owe about 500 bucks more than I had put away for it so if anyone is looking to commission me rn that'd be pretty rad (Not urgent, there are more important places to spend your money, I can move some budget around) commissions.kimsokol.com

I'm raising $ for Maine Solidarity Fund, to help our community members affected by ICE. Grab some stickers! ❌🧊 campmustelid.shop

On Threads/IG/etc, people are posting anti-ICE messages prefaced like “this is an art account, but” while followers unfollow or complain about them “getting political.” I love that Bluesky doesn’t make me feel pressured to explain my humanity.

A great, encouraging thread on the situation in Minneapolis

Join me over on Patreon! Sign up before February 28th and use code WELCOME2026 for 50% off your first month! Patreon.com/chamisa #patreonartist #kidlitart

After who knows how many months, I’ve finally finished sketching out my next 32 page picture book 🎉 slow progress is still progress! #kidlit #kidlitart

Books don't tell readers who they personally are or who they are supposed to be. They do show readers a variety of characters. Implicit in that is this: "Here are some ways of being." Kids books aren't altering your kid to be someone new. They are simply showing them parts of humanity.

Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago

finally the onion features me!

We love trash, but not this type! At no point will we ever use gen AI in the making of our games. Get in the bin with that rubbish!

2026 is going to be my year and that is a threat (I listened to Hopes and Dreams on repeat making this)

I still want to raise funds for Palestine Children's Relief Fund, so I've reduced the prices on these pieces because something is better than nothing! 100% of proceeds from these pieces goes straight to PCRF. ✨💖 I've got 3 birds left! shop.lioninthetrees.com/collections/... #art #pottery

my #artvsartist2025 ! ✨ its been quite a year of creating & discovering. Really excited for 2026, always love a fresh new year - just like a fresh new sketchbook !! more art at torikateillustration.com @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart 🤍

#artvsartist 2025

the moment when a painting or drawing i'm making goes from "this is dogshit and i'm a fraud" to "actually we're back" can be so transcendently beautiful, it's a shame that it's one of the many things people who use AI are denying themselves

we want your art all over our printers. submissions are open for work NOW for our 2026 publishing year docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

I try to focus on posting about art and comics and not my complaints about the state of everything but GOOD GRIEF

I would share my Artist Income Breakdown of 2025 but I only made $0.12 this entire year 🥲

Hey!! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day :) 🧃 I’m Mel, an illustrator and writer interested in picture books, middle grade, and YA. I’d love to work with you! Seeking representation. My portfolio can be found here: www.meladastra.com

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! Hi, I’m Danielle. I’m an illustrator located in central Indiana. I’m open for future projects and opportunities! Check out my portfolio at danielleharrellart.com

It’s the most wonderful time of the month! It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I love cozy scenes and wintery wonderlands. I’m represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and would love to work with you on all your joy filled projects!

but i dont Want to job hunt. i Want to make weird little comics and films with my friends

Remember your favorite creator possibly might be struggling with imposter syndrome and doubt and this timeline sucks.. so if you find yourself thinking “wow I really relate to this persons work” or that persons work gives you joy, you should probably tell them. It’s a hard time to be a creative.

Folks! I’m looking for an illustrator to do some in-game artwork for an unannounced project on a contract basis in November. Feel free to shoot me a DM with your portfolio if you’re interested! Must be based in the UK, and absolutely no AI 🌟

🎨 It’s a Draw This In Your Style! Create your own version of this image. I'll pick a favorite on Sept 30th & send the artist a signed and personalized copy of my new book PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY! Rules in the comments ⬇️ #dtiys #drawthisinyourstyle #artchallenge #artprompt #illustration #kidlitart

I really believe we’re headed for a creative revolution. Feels like we’re reaching an apex of creative industry jobs cutting pay/disappearing altogether, while the process for making/releasing indie comics/games/movies has never been more democratized. They’re making it so we have nothing to lose

Going to the library fucking rules. You can walk in and pick your favorite things and then walk right out without paying anything. It's unbelievable and 100% the kind of thing that won't exist in the future unless you recognize the goodness now before it's too late

www.danielleharrellart.com/post/let-s-g... New blog post, finally!

“You Don’t Know What It’s Like” Take care of your mental health friends 🖤 #art #mentalhealth

Happy PRIDE!

happy pride month! queer people are incredible and cool as fuck

Treating myself with a Ben & Jerry’s today. Cheers 🥂

i'll reach you

I'm rezzing the Planettes art series! Planettes was/is a series of 13 ladies designed off real planet facts, with one for each planet + Pluto, the Sun, Earth's moon, and Milky Way. First up is Mars! Fun fact: Mars has two wobbly lil moons that were probably captured asteroids

“You Don’t Know What It’s Like” Take care of your mental health friends 🖤 #art #mentalhealth

“Friends for a Day” turns 1 today 🥳 Check it out on Amazon for $10.50, or as a FREE ebook for limited time! www.amazon.com/Friends-Day-... #bookaniversary #kidlitart #kidlit

Got a lot of plants on my mind, lately. 🌿☘️🏵️ #KidLitArt #PastelArt #Pikmin

“Friends for a Day” turns 1 today 🥳 Check it out on Amazon for $10.50, or as a FREE ebook for limited time! www.amazon.com/Friends-Day-... #bookaniversary #kidlitart #kidlit

WIP of something special for tomorrow! :) #kidlit #kidlitart

#pleinairpril 29/30

I need to do some hardcore research. Research as in going to the library and sifting through children’s picture books. #kidlit

Pope Francis was the only Church leader who dared to recognize LGBTQIA+ rights, to speak out against Israel's genocide in Palestine, to denounce human rights abuses, to fight for climate and environment. I'm saddened to hear of his passing, he leaves a big legacy to uphold

Happy Egg Day to all. For many many reasons I feel the need to share this illustration again.

TRANS ARTIST BOOST!!! Please leave your shop links and websites in the comments! Buy from them, hire them, support them ❤️ 🏳️‍⚧️

Signs of spring are in full swing throughout Portland 🌸 — Lately, I’ve been revisiting sketches on my iPad that I’ve abandoned for one reason or another. After some time away, it’s refreshing as I’m working on creating for myself again. — #kidlitart #pdxart #illustration #spring

✨🫂✨ #kidlitart

Pennies are essentially worthless. But if I stole 7 billion of them from Mark Zuckerberg, I think he’d call that theft. If your business model doesn’t work without breaking the law, you’re not in busiess — you’re in organized crime.